Lastvolumen

Lastvolumen is a term used in various contexts to denote the final volume in a sequence, such as a multi-volume work or a dataset. The form is not standardized across fields, and its precise meaning depends on the domain and the source using it. In many cases it appears in informal catalogs, annotations, or as a brand name or username rather than in formal bibliographic practice.

In publishing and libraries, lastvolumen typically functions as a descriptive label indicating the concluding volume of a set. It may be encountered in non-official records, notes, or informal inventories where the standard designation of volume numbers is supplemented or replaced by the notion of completion. The recognized bibliographic terms for this concept are generally “final volume” or “volume X” within a given edition.

In data management and digital media contexts, lastvolumen can appear as a label for the most recently complete batch, edition, or collection in a repository. Its meaning is highly context-dependent and relies on accompanying metadata to clarify what constitutes “last” or “final.” In practice, more precise terminology such as “final volume,” “last batch,” or “most recent complete set” is preferred in formal data schemas.

Origin and variants: the term combines the English word last with volumen, a form found in several languages to mean volume. Related terms include final volume, last volume, último volumen, and letztes Volumen, reflecting cross-linguistic usage of the concept rather than a single universal standard.

See also: Volume (publishing), Final volume, Multi-volume work, Bibliographic record, Data batch.