It is usually bound into the back of a book, but for a single error a slip of paper detailing a corrigendum may be bound in before or after the page on which the error appears. An erratum may also be issued shortly after its original text is published.

How does a corrigendum work?

A corrigendum refers to a change to their article that the author wishes to publish at any time after acceptance. Authors should contact the editor of the journal, who will determine the impact of the change and decide on the appropriate course of action.

What is the difference between addendum and corrigendum?

An addendum, in general, is an addition required to be made to a document by its reader subsequent to its printing or publication. A Corrigendum is a revision of a printed or published document. A corrigendum contains corrections that are larger and more significant than those listed in an errata.