Module 3: The Superintendent Of Documents
(Sudocs) Classification System

Parts of the Class Stem

Series designation (AFTER THE PERIOD)
 
  • In the previous example, L 2.3:2057, ".3" is the series designation.
  • These numbers designate the various series issued by a particular office.
  • GPO reserves numbers .1 through .8 as follows:
 
.1Annual Reports
.2General Publications
.3Bulletins
.4Circulars
.5Laws
.6Regulations, rules, instructions
.7Press releases
.8Handbooks, manuals, guides

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