5.1 Publication/distribution/release/broadcasting information for carrier
[type of data: transcribed data; not repeatable]
Functions:
- To identify and characterize the manifestation.
The name of the publisher or distributor of a manifestation may characterize the manifestation for the user by providing an indication of the likely physical make-up of the manifestation, in that certain publishers and distributors are known for the style and or quality of their layout, design, binding, packaging etc.