Trykkreferanse

Trykkreferanse, a Norwegian term meaning "print reference," is used in publishing and printing industries to designate a specific reference to a printed edition of a document. The concept helps connect digital files, proofs, or metadata to the exact physical version that is distributed or archived. A trykkreferanse can identify edition details such as the print run, date of printing, edition number, or issue designation in newspapers or magazines, and it may accompany production notes or job tickets.

In publishing workflows, it serves as part of production and quality control, allowing editors, designers, and printers to ensure that changes applied in digital proofs are reflected in the printed output and to track which version went to print. In libraries and museums, trykkreferanse can be used as part of bibliographic or archival metadata to distinguish between printings of the same title.

Usage varies by organization and country; there is no single universal standard for trykkreferanse. It may be stored in internal databases, as part of MARC records or Dublin Core metadata, or as a field in a content management system. In online contexts, a trykkreferanse might be linked to a web article that directs readers to the corresponding print edition.

Because the term is domain-specific, its interpretation and fields differ between publishers, printers, libraries, and distributors. Understanding the intended scope of the trykkreferanse is important when integrating systems or exchanging data.