MARC 21 Concise Authority: Number and Code Fields (01X-09X)
This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2000 electronic
edition of the MARC 21 Concise Formats. Please see www.loc.gov/marc/concise/
for the most up-to-date version of the electronic MARC 21 Concise Formats.
Fields 010-09X contain control numbers, linking standard numbers, classification
and call numbers, codes, and other data elements relating to the authority record.
Information for Translators and Other Users
Items highlighted in red indicate changes made
after the 1998 edition of the USMARC Concise Formats was published (This
publication included the 1993 base text, along with Updates No. 1 (July 1995)
and No. 2 (March 1997) of the USMARC Format for Authority Data).
Items highlighted in green indicate changes made
to the online format only. These changes will be corrected in the 2001 printed
edition of the MARC 21 Concise Formats (Available soon).
A unique number assigned to a record by LC or a Linked Systems Project partner
contributing authority records to the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO)
database. (010 is an agency-assigned field.)
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - LC control number
(NR)
- $z - Canceled/invalid LC control number
(R)
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Example
010 |
##$an##80022124#
$zn##80014241# |
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The control number copied from field 001 of a MARC 21 bibliographic record for
a serial or a multipart item that is cataloged as a set.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
Example
014 |
##$a(DLC)###85032313# |
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Unique numbers that have been assigned to a record by a national bibliographic
agency other than the Library of Congress.
Indicators
- First - National bibliographic agency
A value that either identifies a specific national
bibliographic agency or refers to a code in subfield $2
(Source)
- # - National Library of Canada
- 7 - Agency identified in subfield $2
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Record control number
(NR)
- $z - Canceled/invalid record control number
(R)
- $2 - Source
(NR)
The MARC code of the name of the organization
that identifies the national bibliographic agency that was
the source of the record control number. The source of the code is the
MARC Code List for
Organizations that is maintained by the Library of Congress. For
Canadian organizations, the source of the code is
Symbols and
Interlibrary Loan Policies in Canada
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
016 |
##$a0010C0008## |
016 |
##$a0115E5000F# |
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The ISBN, terms of availability, and any canceled/invalid ISBN copied from field
020 of a MARC bibliographic record for a multipart item that is cataloged as a
set. (The ISBN is an agency-assigned data element.)
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - International Standard Book Number
(NR)
The valid ISBN and any parenthetical qualifying
information.
ISBN and the embedded hyphens may be
generated.
- $c - Terms of availability
(NR)
The price or a brief statement of availability and any
parenthetical
information qualifying the information.
- $z - Canceled/invalid ISBN
(R)
A canceled or invalid ISBN and any parenthetical
qualifying
information.
ISBN (invalid) and the
embedded hyphens
may be generated.
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
020 |
##$a0882335073 (set) |
020 |
##$a0882335065 (v. 2 : jacket) |
020 |
##$a8449955289 (v. 1)
$c$15.00 (per vol.) |
020 |
##$a0870686933 (v. 1 : alk. paper)
$z0870684302 (jacket) |
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The ISSN and/or any incorrect and canceled ISSNs copied from field 022 of a MARC
21 bibliographic record for a serial. (The ISSN is an agency-assigned data element.)
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - International Standard Serial Number
(NR)
The valid ISSN for the serial.
ISSN
generated.
- $y - Incorrect ISSN
(R)
ISSN (incorrect) may be
generated.
- $z - Canceled ISSN
(R)
ISSN (canceled) may be
generated.
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
022 |
##$a0083-0674 |
022 |
##$a0046-225X
$y0046-2254 |
022 |
##$a0410-7543
$z0527-740X |
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The control number for the record in a system other than the one whose control
number is contained in field 001 (Control Number), field 010 (Library of Congress
Control Number), or field 016 (National Bibliographic Agency Control Number).
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - System control number
(NR)
The MARC code (enclosed in parentheses) of the
organization
originating the system control number, followed immediately by the number. For U.S.
organizations and countries other than Canada, the source of the code is the
MARC Code
List for Organizations. For Canadian organizations, the source of the
code is
Symbols
and Interlibrary Loan Policies in Canada that is maintained by the
National Library of Canada.
- $z - Canceled/invalid system control
number
(R)
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
035 |
##$a(CaBVaU)2835210335 |
035 |
##$a(OCoLC)1553114
$z(OCoLC)153114 |
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The MARC code or the name of the organization(s) that created the original authority
record, assigned MARC content designation and transcribed the record into machine-readable
form, or modified an existing MARC record. These data and the code in 008/39 (Cataloging
source) specify the parties responsible for the authority record. For U.S. organizations
and countries other than Canada, the source of the code is the MARC
Code List for Organizations. For Canadian organizations, the source of
the code is Symbols and Interlibrary
Loan Policies in Canada that is maintained by the National Library of
Canada.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Original cataloging agency
(NR)
- $b - Language of cataloging
(NR)
A MARC code for the language used in the textual
portions of the
record. (The code is taken from the
MARC Code
List for
Languages and is an authoritative-agency data
element.)
- $c - Transcribing agency
(NR)
- $d - Modifying agency
(R)
- $e - Description conventions (NR)
Information specifying the description rules
used in formulating the heading and reference structure
when field 008/10 (Descriptive cataloging rules) contains
code z (Other).
- $f - Subject heading or thesaurus conventions
(NR)
A MARC code for the subject heading/thesaurus
conventions used when
field 008/11 contains code z. (The code is taken from
MARC
Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions
and is an authoritative-agency data
element.)
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
040 |
##$aDLC
$cDLC |
040 |
##$aSd
$cICU |
040 |
##$aICU
$cICU |
040 |
##$aMH
$cMH
$dDLC |
040 |
##$aNc
$cDLC
$dDLC |
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One or more codes that indicate an authentication center has reviewed a national
database record. The codes are associated with specifically designated authentication
agencies.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Code
- $a - Authentication code
(R)
A code assigned by the authentication center to indicate
that the
record has been reviewed in a specific way.
- sanb - South African National Bibliography Project
The descriptive elements and all headings in the records have been authenticated
for inclusion in the South African National Bibliography Project.
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Up to three MARC codes for geographic areas associated with the 1XX heading in
an established heading record or a subdivision record. The code is seven characters
in length. (The code is taken from the MARC
Code List for Geographic Areas and is an authoritative-agency data element.)
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Geographic area code
(R)
- $b - Local GAC code (R)
- $2 - Source of local code (R)
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
043 |
##$an-us-mi |
043 |
##$ae-fr---
$ae-pl---
|
043 |
##$ae-gx--- |
043 |
##$an-cn--- |
043 |
##$af-ke--- |
043 |
##$asa----- |
043 |
##$an-cn-on |
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A time period code (subfield $a) and/or a formatted time period (subfield $b or
$c) associated with the 1XX heading in an established heading record or a subdivision
record.
Indicators
- First - Type of time period in subfield $b
or $c
Indicates whether a subfield $b or $c is
present and, if
so, indicates the type of time period contained in the
subfield.
- # - Subfield $b or $c not
present
- 0 - Single
date/time
- 1 - Multiple single
dates/times
Multiple $b and/or $c subfields are present; each
contains a
formatted date/time.
- 2 - Range of dates/times
Two $b and/or $c subfields are present and together
express a
range of dates and/or times.
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Time period code
(R)
A four-character alphanumeric code derived from the "Time
Period Code Table" for B.C. and C.E. time periods. The
table is found in the
MARC 21 Format for Authority Data under the
description of field 045, subfield $a.
- $b - Formatted 9999 B.C. through C.E. time
period
(R)
A time period recorded in the pattern
yyyymmddhh and preceded by a code for
the era (
c for B.C.;
d for C.E.)
- $c - Formatted pre-9999 B.C. time period
(R)
A time period that consists of as many numeric characters
as are needed to represent the number of pre-9999 years
B.C.
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
045 |
##$aa0d6 |
045 |
0#$c2500000000 |
045 |
1#$bd1972
$bd1975 |
045 |
2#$bd186405
$bd186408 |
045 |
2#$c25000
$c15000 |
045 |
##$ad7d9 |
045 |
##$aa-c- |
045 |
##$ac4c6 |
045 |
##$ad8h2 |
045 |
2#$bd1791
$bd1797 |
045 |
2#$c225000000
$c70000000 |
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A call/and or class number for a series when all or part of the series is classified
as a collected set or with the main series. The classification number is taken
from the Library of Congress Classification and/or the LC Classification
Additions and Changes.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Source of call number
A value that indicates whether the call number has been
assigned by
the Library of Congress or another organization.
- 0 - Assigned by
LC
- 4 - Assigned by agency other than
LC
The MARC code of the assigning organization is
contained in
subfield $5.
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number
(NR)
(The classification number is an authoritative-agency
data
element.)
- $b - Item number
(NR)
Organizations that use the
Cutter-Sanborn
Three-Figure
Author Table may conform to LC item number practice by
applying
Subject Cataloging Manual: Shelflisting
procedures.
- $d - Volumes/dates to which call number
applies
(NR)
A statement that is used only when the call number does
not apply to
all items in the series.
Applies to: may
be generated.
- $5 - Institution to which field applies
(R)
See
Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control
Subfields
Examples
050 |
#0$aQC851
$b.L455
subser. |
050 |
#4$aQH198.H3
$bC66
$5DI |
050 |
#0$aDQ3
$b.S6 |
050 |
#0$aQE462.K5
$bI59 |
050 |
#0$aQK1
$b.U45
$dno. 1-200, copy 1;
no. 201- |
050 |
#4$aHD1694.S6
$bC55
$5DI |
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A code for a geographic area associated with the 151 field in an established heading
record or a subdivision record for a geographic name. The geographic classification
code is derived from the Library of Congress Classification Class G and
expanded Cutter number lists for place names. (The geographic classification area
code and the subarea code are authoritative-agency data elements.)
Indicators
- First - Code source
A value that indicates the source of the code in subfield $a
- # - Library of Congress Classification
- 0 - U.S. Dept. of Defense Classification
- 7 - Source specified in subfield $2
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Geographic classification area code
(NR)
A four- to six-character numeric code for the main
geographic area
associated with the heading. The code is derived from the LC
class G
schedule by dropping the letter G.
- $b - Geographic classification subarea
code
(R)
An alphanumeric code, assigned from expanded Cutter
number lists,
that represents a subarea of the geographic area coded in
subfield $a.
Cutter numbers for places in the U.S. are published in
Geographic Cutters.
- $d - Populated place name
(R)
May contain the name of the geographic area.
- $2 - Code source
(NR)
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
052 |
##$a4411 |
052 |
##$a4034
$bR4
$bR8 |
052 |
##$a4034
$bR4
$bR8 |
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A single LC classification number or a range of numbers associated with a 1XX
heading in an established heading record or a subdivision record. The classification
number is taken from the Library of Congress Classification and/or the
LC Classification Additions and Changes. The hyphen (-) between the two
class numbers in a range of numbers may be generated based on the presence of
both subfields $a and $b. (053 is an authoritative-agency data element.)
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Source of classification
number
- 0 - Assigned by
LC
- 4 - Assigned by agency other than
LC
The MARC code for the organization is contained in
subfield $5.
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number element--single
number or
beginning number of span
(NR)
- $b - Classification number element--ending
number of span
(NR)
- $c - Explanatory term
(NR)
A phrase or term that specifies the topic of the
classification
number when the heading is represented in more than one place in
the
classification schedules. The parentheses that enclose the
phrase or term
may be generated.
- $5 - Institution to which field applies
(R)
See
Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
053 |
#0$aPS3557.R48998 |
053 |
#0$aBX8627 |
053 |
#0$aP301 $cLinguistics |
053 |
#0$aE201 $bE298 |
053 |
#0$aML1160 $cHistory |
053 |
#0$aMT728 $cInstruction and study |
053 |
#0$aBX850 $bBX875 $cDocuments |
053 |
#4$aHD1694.S6
$5DI |
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The call number for a series assigned in Canada if the institution has classified
all of part of the series as a collected set. The second indicator values distinguish
between content actually assigned by the National Library of Canada and that assigned
by an organization other than NLC.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Source of call number
- 0 - Assigned by NLC
- 4 - Assigned by agency other than NLC
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number
(NR)
- $b - Item number
(NR)
- $d - Volumes/dates to which call number applies
(NR)
- $5 - Institution to which field applies
(R)
See
Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
055 |
#0$aF5499 H31
$bA32 |
055 |
#4$aLC1046.13
$bA4
$5CaOON |
055 |
#0$aRS144 O5
$bP73
$d1970-1979 |
055 |
#0$aHB31
$bE285 |
055 |
#0$aSD388
$bF557 |
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A call number for a series when all or part of the series is classified as a collected
set or with the main series. The classification number is taken from the National
Library of Medicine Classification schedules QS-QZ and W or from the Library
of Congress Classification schedules as used by NLM for peripheral and related
topics.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Source of call number
A value that indicates whether the call number has been
assigned by
the National Library of Medicine or another organization.
- 0 - Assigned by
NLM
- 4 - Assigned by agency other than
NLM
The MARC code for the organization is
contained in
subfield $5.
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number
(NR)
(The classification number is an authoritative-agency
data element.)
- $b - Item number
(NR)
NLM uses the
Cutter-Sanborn Three-Figure
Author
Table and a special numbering scheme in classes W1 and W3
to create
item numbers.
- $d - Volumes/dates to which call number
applies
(NR)
A statement that is used only when the call number does not apply to all items in the
series.
Applies to: may be generated.
- $5 - Institution to which field applies
(R)
See
Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
060 |
#0$aW1
$bJO706M |
060 |
#4$aW1
$bRI218
$5CLU-M |
060 |
#0$aW1
$bJO706M |
060 |
#0$aWO 700
$bT776 |
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Information that indicates that the character set present in a record is other
than the default MARC Latin sets (ANSEL and ASCII). A detailed description of
the standard escape sequences used in MARC records is provided in MARC
21 Specifications for Record Structure, Character Sets and Exchange Media
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Primary G0 character set
(NR)
The Intermediate and Final characters of the escape
sequence that
designates and invokes the default G0 character set.
- $b - Primary G1 character set
(NR)
The Intermediate and Final characters of the escape
sequence that
designates and invokes the default G1 character
set.
- $c - Alternate G0 or G1 character set
(R)
The Intermediate and Final characters of each escape
sequence that
designates an alternate graphic character set used in a
record.
Examples
066 |
##$a(N |
066 |
##$a$1 |
066 |
##$b$)1 |
066 |
##$b)Q |
066 |
##$c)2 |
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A call number assigned by the National Agricultural Library to a series when all
or part of the series is classified as a collected set or with the main series.
(070 is an agency-assigned field.)
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number
(NR)
- $b - Item number
(NR)
- $d - Volume/dates to which call number
applies
(NR)
A statement that is used only when the call number does not apply to all items in the
series.
Applies to: may be generated.
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
070 |
##$a99.8
$bF76322 |
070 |
##$aQH545.AT6 |
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A code for the subject category that is associated with the 1XX field in an established
heading record or a node label record.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Code source
A value that indicates the source of the subject category
code.
- # - No information provided
The source of the code is the same as the subject
heading
system/thesaurus identified in 008/11.
- 0 - NAL subject
category code list
The source of the subject category code is
AGRICOLA Subject Category Codes with Scope Notes that is
maintained by the U.S. National
Agricultural Library.
- 7 - Source specified in
subfield $2
The MARC code for the source is contained in
subfield $2.
Subfield Codes
- $a - Subject category code
(NR)
The code for the broad subject category to which the
heading belongs
in a hierarchically-arranged thesaurus.
- $x - Subject category code subdivision
(R)
The level of specificity within the broader subject coded
in subfield $a.
- $2 - Code source
(NR)
A MARC code that identifies the thesaurus used to
assign the
subject category code when the second indicator position
contains value 7.
(The source code is taken from
MARC Code Lists
for Relators,
Sources, Description Conventions and is an
authoritative-agency data element.)
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
072 |
##$aC23.
$x739.
$x102 |
072 |
#0$aQ200 |
072 |
##$aL1.
$x346.
$x596.
$x463 |
072 |
##$aC4.
$x697 |
072 |
##$aZ1.
$x58.
$x266.
$x513 |
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A code specifying the topical or geographic subject terms with which the 1XX heading
in a subdivision record may be used in a particular thesaurus.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
Example
073 |
##$aE1
$aE2
$aE3
$aE4
$aE6
$aE7
$aN2
$zmesh |
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A call number for a series when all or part of the series is classified as a collected
set or with the main series. The classification number is taken from the Dewey
Decimal Classification; the Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification;
and/or the DC&: Dewey Decimal Classification Additions, Notes and Decisions.
Indicators
- First - Type of edition
A value that indicates whether the classification number is taken from the full or the
abridged edition.
- Second - Source of call number
A value that indicates whether the call number has been assigned by the Library of
Congress or another organization.
- # - No information provided
Indicates that the source of the class/call number is not
provided.
- 0 - Assigned by
LC
- 4 - Assigned by agency other than
LC
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number
(NR)
The classification number is an authoritative-agency
data element.
- $b - Item number
(NR)
- $d - Volumes/dates to which call number
applies
(NR)
A statement that is used only when the call number does not apply to all items in the
series.
Applies to: may be generated.
- $2 - Edition number
(NR)
The number of the edition from which the class number is
assigned.
The abbreviation
dc that may precede the
edition number
may be generated.
- $5 - Institution to which field applies
(R)
See
Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
082 |
00$a780.92
$221 |
082 |
10$a552
$212 |
082 |
00$a345.73
$221 |
082 |
00#a949.4
$221 |
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A single Dewey classification number or a range of numbers associated with a 1XX
heading in an established heading record or a subdivision record. The classification
number is taken from the Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index;
the Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index; and/or the
DC&: Dewey Decimal Classification Additions, Notes and Decisions. The hyphen
(-) between the two class numbers in a range of numbers may be generated based
on the presence of both subfields $a and $b; the parentheses that may enclose
an explanatory term in subfield $c in an established heading record; the abbreviation
T before the table in subfield $z; the dash (-) between the table number
and the class number in subfields $z and $a; and the abbreviation dc before
the edition number in subfield $2 may be system generated.
Indicators
- First - Type of edition
A value that indicates whether the classification number is taken from the full or the
abridged edition
- Second - Source of classification number
A value that indicates whether the call number has been assigned by the Library of
Congress or another organization.
- 0 - Assigned by LC
- 4 - Assigned by agency other than
LC
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number element--single
number or beginning number of span
(NR)
- $b - Classification number element--ending
number of span
(NR)
(In
subfields $a and $b, the
classification
number is an authoritative-agency data element.)
- $c - Explanatory term
(NR)
A phrase or term that specifies the topic of the classification number when the heading
is
represented in more than one place in the classification schedules. The parentheses that enclose
the phrase or term may be generated.
- $z - Table identification--table number
(NR)
- $2 - Edition number
(NR)
- $5 - Institution to which field applies
(R)
See
Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
083 |
00$a616.980213
$220 |
083 |
00$a951
$220 |
083 |
04$a411
$220
$5[organization
code] |
083 |
00$z2
$a51
$220 |
083 |
00$a940.5481
$b940.5482
$220 |
083 |
00$a549.23
$cMineralogy
$220 |
083 |
00$z4
$a3
$cLanguage dictionaries
$220 |
083 |
04$a848.91409
$cInterdisciplinary
$220
$5[organization code] |
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A government document call number for a series when all or part of the series
is classified as a collected set or with a main series (646, Series Classification
Practice, subfield $a, code c or m). The organization assigning the number may
be identified in subfield $5.
Field 086 may also contain the volumes/dates to which the number applies. Varying
call numbers for different ranges of volumes/dates within a series or different
copies or sets are contained in separate occurrences of field 086.
Indicators
- First - Number source
- # - Source specified in subfield
$2
- 0 - Superintendent of Documents
Classification System
- 1 - Government of Canada
Publications: Outline
of Classification
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Call number
(NR)
- $d - Volumes/dates to which call number
applies
(NR)
- $z - Canceled/invalid classification number
(NR)
- $2 - Number source
(NR)
- $5 - Institution to which field
applies
(R)
See
Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
086 |
##$aHEU/G74.3C49
$2ordocs |
086 |
0#$aA 13.28:F 61/2/981 Glacier |
086 |
1#$aCS13-211 |
086 |
##$aGM.40i5:
$2ordocs |
086 |
##$aHEU/G74.4B1:
$2ordocs |
086 |
##$aWR.4G91:
$d1975-
$2ordocs |
086 |
##$aA 1.1:
$zA 1.1/3:984 |
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A single government document classification number or number stem or a number
span associated with a 1XX heading in an established heading record. The classification
number(s) may be qualified by explanatory information when the heading is represented
by more than one number in the same classification scheme.
Indicators
- First - Number source
- # - Source specified in subfield
$2
- 0 - Superintendent of Documents
Classification
System
- 1 - Government of Canada
Publications: Outline
of Classification
- Second - Undefined
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number element--Single
number or beginning number of span
(NR)
- $b - Classification number element--Ending
number of span
(NR)
- $c - Explanatory information
(NR)
- $2 - Number source
(NR)
- $6 - Linkage
(NR)
See
Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number
(R)
See
Control Subfields
Examples
087 |
0#$aY 4.N 16 |
087 |
1#$aFs-85 |
087 |
##$aWR
$c1987-
$2ordocs |
087 |
0#$aHE 20.8216 |
087 |
##$aSTA 993
$2nydocs |
087 |
1#$aFs-20
$bFs-29 |
087 |
##$aY/G29/2
$c1987-
$2ordocs |
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The 090-099 fields are reserved for a locally-assigned call number for a series
when all or part of the series is classified as a collected set or with the main
series.
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