singlework
Singlework is a term used in library science and bibliographic metadata to describe a work that exists as a single, self-contained intellectual creation. It denotes items that are not collections or omnibus volumes composed of multiple distinct works. In practice, a singlework is typically associated with a single primary creator and a standalone form, even though it may be published in multiple formats.
In cataloging practice, works are organized within a framework that distinguishes a work from its expressions,
Examples of singleworks include standalone novels, biography manuscripts, or monographs that present a single subject or
The concept helps inform cataloging and discovery, enabling users to recognize items that represent one complete