MARC 21 Concise Formats

Format Changes

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This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2000 MARC 21 Concise Format Changes.

Contents

Introduction
Bibliographic Format Changes
Authority Format Changes
Holdings Format Changes
Classification Format Changes
Community Information Format Changes

Introduction

Bibliographic Format Changes

This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2000 MARC 21 Concise Format Changes.

• Deleted content designators:
  • Field
    • 551 Entity and Attribute Information Note [redefined as field 552]
  • Code values
    • 007 Remote-sensing image - character position 01 (Specific
      material designation): code # (No type specified) [redefined as code u
      (Unspecified)]

• Local content designators
  • Fields
    • 261 Imprint Statement for Films (Pre-AACR 2)
    • 262 Imprint Statement for Sound Recordings (Pre-AACR 2)
    • 400 Series Statement/Added Entry Personal Name
    • 410 Series Statement/Added Entry Corporate Name
    • 411 Series Statement/Added Entry Meeting Name
  • Subfield codes
    • $d Plates or publisher's number for music (Pre-AACR 2) in
      field 260 (Publication, Distribution,etc. (Imprint)

• Obsolete content designators
  • Code values
    • 006 Maps - character positions 16-17 (Special format
      characteristics): codes m (Braille), q (Large print)
    • 008 Maps - character positions 33-34 (Special format
      characteristics): codes m (Braille), q (Large print)
  • Subfield Code
    • $g Uniform Resource Name in 856 (Electronic Location and Access)

• New content designators:
  • Fields
    • 007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Tactile Material)
    • 007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Kit)
    • 007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Notated Music)
    • 526 Study Program Information Note
    • 552 Entity and Attribute Information Note [provisionally defined
      with tag 551]
  • Indicators
    • 028 Publisher Number - 1st indicator (Type of publisher number): value 5 (Other
      publisher number)
    • 052 Geographic Classification - 1st indicator (Code source): values
      (LC classification), 0 (U.S. Department of Defense classification),
      7 (Source in subfield 2)
    • 210 Abbreviated Title - 2nd indicator (Type): values
      (Abbreviated key title), 0 (Other abbreviated title)
    • 355 (Security Classification Control) - 1st indicator (Controlled
      element): value 5 (Record)
  • Subfield codes
    • $b Item number in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification)
    • $d Populated place name in 052 (Geographic Classification)
    • $j Attribution qualifier in X00 (Personal Names)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 505 (Formatted Contents Note)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 514 (Data Quality Note)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 520 (Summary, Etc.)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 530 (Additional Physical Form Available Note)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 545 (Biographical and Historical Data)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 552 (Entity and Attribute Information Note)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 555 (Cumulative Index/Finding Aids Note)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 583 (Action Note)
    • $x Common auxiliary subdivision in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification)
    • $y Link text in 856 (Electronic Location and Access)
    • $z Display note in 514 (Data Quality Note)
    • $z Display note in 552 (Entity and Attribute Information Note)
    • $6 Linkage in 050 (Library of Congress Call Number)
    • $2 Source of code in 052 (Geographic Classification)
    • $2 Source of term in 583 (Action Note)
    • $2 Edition in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification)
    • $2 Source in 210 (Abbreviated Title)
  • Code values
    • Leader - character position 09 (Character coding scheme): codes # (MARC-8),
      a (UCS/Unicode)
    • 006 Books - character position 06 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 006 Maps - character position 12 (Form of item): codes # (None of the
      following), a (Microfilm), b (Microfiche), c (Microopaque), d (Large print),
      f (Braille), r (Regular print reproduction), s (Electronic)
    • 006 Music - character position 06 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 006 Serials - character position 05 (Form of original item): code s (Electronic)
    • 006 Serials - character position 06 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 006 Visual materials - character position 12 (Form of item): codes # (None
      of the following), a (Microfilm), b (Microfiche), c (Microopaque),
      d (Large print), f (Braille), r (Regular print reproduction), s (Electronic)
    • 006 Mixed material - character position 06 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 007 All materials - character position 01 (Specific material designation):
      code u (Unspecified)
    • 007 Computer file - character positions 06-08 (Image bit depth),
      09 (File formats), 10 (Quality assurance targets), 11 (Antecedent/source), 12 (Level of compression), 13 (Reformatting quality)
    • 008 Books - character position 23 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 008 Maps - character position 29 (Form of item): codes #
      (None of the following), a (Microfilm), b (Microfiche), c (Microopaque),
      d (Large print), f (Braille), r (Regular print reproduction), s (Electronic)
    • 008 Music - character position 23 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 008 Serials - character position 22 (Form of original item): code s (Electronic)
    • 008 Serials - character position 23 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 008 Visual materials - character position 29 (Form of item): codes #
      (None of the following), a (Microfilm), b (Microfiche), c (Microopaque),
      d (Large print), f (Braille), r (Regular print reproduction), s (Electronic)
    • 008 Mixed material - character position 23 (Form of item): code s (Electronic)
    • 042 Authentication Code: sanb South African National Bibliography Project
    • 046 (Special Coded Dates) - a (Type of date code): code x (Incorrect dates)

• Changes in repeatability:
  • Field
    • 080 Universal Decimal Classification: changed from Not repeatable (NR)
      to Repeatable (R)
    • 210 Abbreviated Title: changed from Not repeatable (NR) to Repeatable (R)
    • 522 Geographic Coverage Note: changed from Not repeatable (NR) to Repeatable (R)
  • Subfield codes
    • $a Classification number in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification: changed from
      Repeatable (R) to Not repeatable (NR)

• Changes in content designator names:
  • Fields
    • 046 Special Coded Dates Type of Date Code, Date 1, Date 2 (B.C. Dates)
    • 052 Geographic Classification Code
    • 210 Abbreviated Key Title
    • 362 Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Volume Designation
  • Subfield
    • $u Uniform Resource Locator Identifier

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Authority Format Changes

This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2000 MARC 21 Concise Format Changes.

• New content designators:
  • Fields
    • 856 Electronic Location and Access
  • Subfield codes
    • $b Local GAC code in 043 (Geographic Area Code)
    • $j Attribution qualifier in X00 (Personal Names)
    • $u Uniform Resource Identifier in 678 (Biographical and Historical Data)
    • $y Link text in 856 (Electronic Location and Access)
    • $2 Source of local code in 043 (Geographic Area Code)
  • Code value
    • Leader - character position 09 (Character coding scheme): # (MARC-8), a (UCS/Unicode)
    • 042 (Authentication Code) - sanb South African National Bibliography Project

• Changes in content designator names:
  • Fields
    • 052 Geographic Classification Code
    • 780 Subdivision Heading Linking Entry - General Subdivision
    • 781 Subdivision Heading Linking Entry - Geographic Subdivision
    • 782 Subdivision Heading Linking Entry - Chronological Subdivision
    • 785 Subdivision Heading Linking Entry - Form Subdivision
  • Subfield code
    • $u Uniform Resource Locator Identifier

• Corrections
  • Subfield Codes
    • $e Description conventions in 040 (Cataloging Source) repeatability added Not repeatable (NR)
    • $0 Record control number in field 400 (See From Tracing-Personal Name) removed
    • $5 Institution to which field applies in 480, 481, 482, 485, 580, 581, 582, 585, 700, 710, 730, 750, 780, 781, 782, 785, 788: changed from Not repeatable (NR) to Repeatable (R)

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Holdings Format Changes

This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2000 MARC 21 Concise Format Changes.

• Deleted content designators:
  • Field
    • 023 Standard Film Number
  • Subfield code
    • 856 $g (Uniform Resource Name) [Incorporated in 856 $u]

• Obsolete content designators:
  • Character position
    • 007 - All materials - character position 02 (Original versus reproduction aspect)

• New content designators:
  • Fields
    • 007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Kit)
    • 007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Notated music)
    • 007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Remote-sensing image)
    • 007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Tactile Material)
    • 016 National bibliographic Agency Control Number
    • 040 Record Source
    • 066 Character Sets Present
    • 541 Immediate Source of Acquisition Note
    • 561 Ownership and Custodial History
    • 562 Copy and Version Identification Note
    • 880 Alternate Graphic Representation
  • Indicator position
    • 856 Electronic Location and Access - 2nd Indicator (Relationship): # (No information provided), 0 (Resource), 1 (Version of resource), 2 (Related resource), 8 (No display constant generated)
  • Indicator value
    • 856 Electronic Location and Access - 1st Indicator (Access method): # (No information provided), 4 (HTTP)
  • Subfield codes
    • $y Link text in 856 (Electronic Location and Access)
    • $z Numbering scheme in 853-855 (Captions and Patterns)
    • $2 Source of term in field 583 (Action Note)
    • $6 Linkage in all variable fields except fields 010, 022, 027 and 841
  • Code values
    • Leader ­ character position 06 (Type of record): code u (Unknown)
    • Leader ­ character position 09 (Character coding scheme): codes # (MARC-8), a (UCS/Unicode)
    • Leader ­ character position 17 (Encoding level): code u (Unknown)
    • 007 Computer file ­ character positions 06­08 (Image bit depth), 09 (File formats), 10 (Quality assurance targets), 11 (Antecedent/source), 12 (Level of compression), 13 (Reformatting quality)

• Corrections:
  • Subfield codes
    • $k Call number prefix in field 852 (Location): changed from Not repeatable (NR) to Repeatable (R)
    • $m Call number prefix in field 852 (Location): changed from Not repeatable (NR) to Repeatable (R)
    • $y Regularity pattern in field 853-855 (Captions and Pattern) from Not repeatable (NR) to Repeatable (R)

• Change in content designator names:
  • Code
    • 008/06 - Character position 2 Received and complete or ceased (was Completed)
  • Subfield code
    • $g Electronic name - End of range Uniform Resource Name in field 856 (Electronic Location and Access)
    • $l Logon/login in field 856 (Electronic Location and Access)
    • $q File transfer mode Electronic format type in field 856 (Electronic Location and Access)
    • $u Uniform Resource Locator Identifier in field 856 (Electronic Location and Access)

• Other Changes
  • Leader - References to holdings standards updated
  • 008/06 - Clarification of value 3 (On order)

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Classification Format Changes

This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2000 MARC 21 Concise Format Changes.

• Deleted content designator:
  • Subfield code
    • 700, 710, 711, 730, 750, 751 ­ $w (Authority record control number) [redefined as $0 Record control number]

• Obsolete content designator:
  • Indicator
    • 700 Index Term-Personal Name ­ 1st indicator (Type of personal name entry element): 2 (Multiple surname)
    • 856 Electronic Location and Access ­ $g (Uniform Resource Name)

• New content designators:
  • Fields
    • 016 National Bibliographic Agency Control Number
    • 066 Character Sets Present
    • 686 Relationship to Source Note
    • 720 Index Term Uncontrolled Name
    • 764 Rule Identification
    • 880 Alternate Graphic Representation

  • Indicators
    • 762 Table Identification ­ 1st indicator (Table application sequence): values # (First), 2 (Second), 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth)
    • 856 Electronic Location and Access ­ 2nd Indicator (Relationship): values # (No information provided), 0 (Resource), 1 (Version of resource), 2 (Related resource), 8 (No display constant generated)

  • Subfield codes
    • $d Source edition identifier in 084 (Classification Scheme and Edition)
    • $f Authorization in 084 (Classification Scheme and Edition)
    • $n Variations in 084 (Classification Scheme and Edition)
    • $4 Relator code in 700 (Index Term-Personal Name)
    • $4 Relator code in 710 (Index Term-Corporate Name)
    • $j Attribution qualifier in 700 (Index Term-Personal Name)
    • $y Link text in 856 (Electronic Location and Access)

  • Code value
    • Leader ­ character position 09 (Character coding scheme): codes # (MARC-8), a (UCS/Unicode)

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Community Information Format Changes

This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2000 MARC 21 Concise Format Changes.

• Deleted content designators:
  • Field
    • 004 Coded Dates Fixed Field [redefined as field 046 (Special Coded Dates)]
  • Subfield codes
    • 700, 710, 711, 730 - $w (Record control number)
    • 856 $g (Uniform Resource Name) [Incorporated into 856 u]

• Obsolete content designators:
  Field
  • 058 Other Geographic Classification Code

• New content designators:
  • Indicators
    • 052 Geographic Classification - 1st indicator (Code source): values: # (Library of Congress Classification), 0 (U.S. Dept. of Defense), 7 (Source specified in subfield $2)
    • 856 Electronic Location Access - 2nd indicator (Relationship to Source): values: # (No information provided), 0 (Electronic location of resource described), 1 (Electronic location of online version of resource described), 2 (Related electronic resource), 8 (No display constant generated)
  • Subfield codes
    • $b Local GAC code in 043 (Geographic Area Code)
    • $b Item number in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification Number)
    • $d Populated place name in 052 (Geographic Classification)
    • $j Attribution qualifier in 100 (Primary Name - Personal); 600 (Subject Added Entry - Personal Name); 700 (Added Entry - Personal Name)
    • $v Form subdivision added in 656 (Index Term - Occupation)
    • $v Form subdivision added in 657 (Index Term - Function)
    • $x Common auxiliary subdivision in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification Number)
    • $y Link text in 856 (Electronic Location and Access)
    • $2 Source of code in 052 (Geographic Classification)
    • $2 Source of extension in 043 (Geographic Area Code)
    • $2 Edition identifier in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification Number)
    • $3 Materials specified in 050 (Library of Congress Classification Number)
    • $6 Linkage in 050 (Library of Congress Classification Number)
    • $6 Linkage in 080 (Universal Decimal Classification Number)
    • $6 Linkage in 082 (Dewey Decimal Classification Number)
    • $6 Linkage in 654 (Subject Added Entry - Faceted Topical Terms)
  • Code value
    • Leader character position 09 (Character coding scheme): codes (MARC-8), a (UCS/Unicode)

• Changes in content designator names:
  • Fields
    • 052 Geographic Classification Code
    • 522 Geographic Area Coverage Note
  • Subfield code
    • 856 $u Uniform Resource Locator Identifier

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