Box 35Options for dates

It is not NLM practice, but the date of publication may follow the author names in the list of references when the name-year system of in-text references is used.

  • Use the year of publication only
  • Enter the year after the last named author
  • Place the volume number immediately following the type of medium
    NLM citation:
    • Wilson JH, Singhoffer JH. Paradoxical embolus in evolution: report of a case. Dyn Cardiovasc Imaging [videocassette]. 1990;3(1):[presentation 2, 4 min.]. 1 videocassette: sound, color, 1/2 in.
    Name-year system citation:
    • Wilson JH, Singhoffer JH. 1990. Paradoxical embolus in evolution: report of a case. Dyn Cardiovasc Imaging [videocassette]. 3(1):[presentation 2, 4 min.]. 1 videocassette: sound, color, 1/2 in.

From: Chapter 16, Journals in Audiovisual Formats

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Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers [Internet]. 2nd edition.
Patrias K, author; Wendling D, editor.
Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2007-.
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