TS 1060

TS 1060 is a standard that defines the information to appear on a book’s title leaves and explains how that information should be presented. The title leaf is the part of a book that carries the basic identity data used to recognise, describe, and catalogue the publication. Understanding the distinction between the title page and title leaves is central to the document’s subject.

The role of title leaves in book identification

In general technical publishing practice, title leaves are among the first pages of a book and usually carry core bibliographic elements such as the title, author, edition details, and publisher information. These elements help ensure that a publication can be identified consistently across library records, catalogues, and references. The standard addresses where such information belongs and the logic of its presentation.

What this standard covers

• Article 3 specifies the information to be included on the book’s title page or pages.
• The other articles provide explanations about how that information is presented.
• The document establishes a common structural approach for book title leaves.

The standard supports consistency in publishing and bibliographic description. When title-page data are arranged in a predictable way, it becomes easier to identify editions, compare copies, and maintain accurate records in library and documentation workflows. TS 1060 is therefore focused on the identification layer of a book rather than its literary content.

This listing represents a withdrawn TSE edition, so it should be understood as a historical technical reference. It remains useful for understanding the terminology and structure of the subject, while its status should be considered separately from current use or adoption.