volikirja
Volikirja is a Finnish term that combines volyymi (volume) and kirja (book). In Finland, the expression is used in some library, archival, and publishing contexts to denote a logbook or registry that records information about the volumes in a multi-volume work or series. There is no single standardized definition, and the exact purpose and format can vary by institution.
In library and archival practice, a volikirja typically functions as a working register listing each volume’s
The volikirja often serves as a companion to a formal catalog, especially for series-level management, completeness
History and usage of volikirja are concentrated in older or smaller libraries and publishing environments, where