Facts about Cataloging in Publication Data
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Publishers must be formally accepted into the Cataloging in Publication Data program, as participation is not automatic and requires meeting Library of Congress eligibility criteria.
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Books lacking Cataloging in Publication Data records can face slower adoption by libraries, since catalogers must create original records rather than using pre-supplied data.
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A CIP record typically includes the book's subject headings, Library of Congress call number, and Dewey Decimal classification, embedded before publication.
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Participating publishers submit title information to Cataloging in Publication Data before a book is published, allowing catalog records to be prepared in advance of the book's release.
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The Library of Congress administers Cataloging in Publication Data, which is printed on the copyright page of books to help libraries catalog and classify new titles.