utgivningsår

utgivningsår is a Swedish term that translates to "year of publication" in English. It refers to the specific year in which a book, film, musical recording, or other creative work was first made available to the public. This information is crucial for cataloging, dating, and understanding the context of a work.

In the context of libraries and archives, utgivningsår is a standard metadata field used to organize and locate materials. For scholars and researchers, it helps establish chronological order, trace the development of ideas, and analyze trends over time. Collectors often consider the utgivningsår as a factor in a work's value or rarity.

When an exact year of publication is unknown, the term "cirka" (circa) may be used, followed by the estimated year. Different editions of a work may have different utgivningsår for each edition. This distinguishes the original release from subsequent reissues, revised editions, or translations. The utgivningsår is typically found on the title page or copyright page of a book, and in the credits or release information for other media.