Third in direct descent from Bibliographic Description of Rare Books (BDRB) -- from preface.

Entrusted with the responsibility of preserving the records of history and culture, these institutions enable access to millions of source materials. Berger offers a landmark examination of this field, aimed at practitioners, instructors, booksellers, private collectors, historians, bibliophiles, and others involved in rare and unique materials.

"Bibliographic Standards Committee, Rare Books and Manuscripts Section, Association of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association."