Which of the following is NOT typically part of an item record?

• A. Title
• B. Edition
• C. Vendor
• D. Barcode

Answer: (C)

In library data, item records describe the actual physical copy you can check out, while bibliographic records describe the work itself. The barcode is a key part of the item record because it uniquely identifies that specific copy for circulation and inventory purposes. The title and edition, on the other hand, describe the work and its publication details, so they belong in the bibliographic record and are linked to the item rather than stored as item fields. Vendor refers to who supplied the item and is handled in acquisitions records rather than in the item record. So, vendor is not typically part of an item record.