MARC 21 Concise Community Information:
Note Fields (5XX)


This is an ARCHIVED VERSION of the 2002 electronic edition of the MARC 21 Concise Formats.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 500-587 contain textual notes. Each note is entered in a separate 5XX field. Information that appears in the notes area on printed output or on machine display is not always recorded in a specially defined 5XX note field. Data is sometimes carried in a structured form in another field (e.g., field 307 (Hours, Etc.)).

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Items highlighted in red indicate changes made after the 2001 edition of the MARC 21 Concise Formats was published and are included in the 2002 printed edition of the MARC 21 Concise Formats.


500 - GENERAL NOTE (R)

General information for which a specialized 5XX note field has not been defined.

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500

##$aAnnual toy drive.

500

##$aCollection locations include: All fire stations in Tulsa, Broken Arrow; Tulsa National Bank, 71st and Yorktown; All Wendy's restaurants; Eastland Mall; All three American Shopping Channel Stores; Riverside Chevrolet; West Star Bank on Garnett; Scissors Hair and Body; Dresser Rand; Kindercare; Capelli's Hair Salon; All U-Haul locations and Bargain Time in Sand Springs.

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501 - CURRENCY OF INFORMATION NOTE (R)

A date that specifies the currency of the information contained in the record.

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Subfield Codes

Examples


501

##$aSeptember 10, 1993.

501

8#$aDate revised: Jan. 1998.

501

##$a12/15/92.

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505 - PROGRAMS NOTE (R)

A listing of the programs offered by the entity. The introductory term Programs: is not carried in the MARC record. It may be generated for display. A general description of the program is contained in field 500 (General Note) or 520 (Description Note).

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505

##$aVISTA - Help low income poverty persons -- RSVP - Enable senior citizens to volunteer their time to community services -- Foster Grandparent Program --Senior Companions.

505

##$aInformation and referral telephone counseling to substance abusers; referrals to drug-free in-patient and out-patient programs; emergency shelter and food; family, child, and adolescent services.

505

##$aMusic and Interdisciplinary Music Theatre, Dec. 1 -- Art and the Artist, Dec. 15.

505

##$aTrip to Lincoln Center, 3/1/93; Eating tour of Chinatown, 3/5/93; Trip to Ferris Parker art exhibit at Trenton Museum, 3/30/93.

505

##$aAid to Homeless Persons -- Aid to A.I.D.S. Patients -- Burial Assistance.

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511 - PARTICIPANT OR PERFORMER NOTE (R)

Information about participants, players, narrators, presenters, or performers.

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Subfield Codes

Examples


511

##$aA lecture/demonstration by Paul Dresher and Rinde Eckert, composers and members, Paul Dresher Ensemble.

511

##$aA debate between mayoral candidates Clifford Lindholm, Larry Olive, and Bobbie Reilly, moderated by the editors of the Montclair Times.

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520 - DESCRIPTION NOTE (R)

A description of the entity (e.g., a general description of its purposes or services). A listing of specific programs is contained in field 505 (Programs Note).

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Examples


520

##$aProvides a support group for single African-American parents. Offers lectures, discussion groups, field trips, etc.

520

8#$aMission statement: The neighborhood association has been formed to promote the civic, business, and environmental interests of the Northfield area. Specific concerns include safety, neighborhood beautification, and street fairs.

520

##$aToughlove is a nonprofit educational organization offering a program to help parents of adolescents and young people... For group locations and contact phone numbers call (301) 252-9326.

520

##$aThe society provides information about Down Syndrome and support of research and services for families and individuals. Call the hotline for information... Available through university sponsorship application. Annual Science Symposium on Down Syndrome by invitation.

520

##$aThe purpose of this department is to strengthen the family... The types of services available may include marriage and family counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, housing assistance, child care and job-training.

520

##$aTen hour course for adults to enable them to be successful youth sports coaches. This course is the prerequisite for "Teaching Baseball Effectively" which is offered each March.

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521 - TARGET GROUP NOTE (R)

Information that identifies the specific audience for whom the described program, service, or event is considered appropriate.

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Examples


521

##$aCitizens of voting age in Montclair.

521

8#$aServes: Senior citizens in Crystal Lake and surrounding areas.

521

##$aWomen returning to the work force.

521

##$aPersons being held pending hearings and who meet the economic qualifications.

521

##$aEconomically disadvantaged.

521

##$aSingle African-American parents.

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522 - GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE NOTE (NR)

Information on the geographic area served by the entity. This information in coded form may be contained in fields 043 (Geographic Area Code) or 052 (Geographic Classification).

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Examples


522

##$aCommunity Board 12.

522

8#$aServes area: West Side.

522

##$aBaltimore City.

522

##$aSt. Louis County.

522

##$aMaryland.

522

##$aNation.

522

##$aState Senatorial District 18.

522

8#$aServes area: North of Dyckman St.-225th St., south of Dyckman-Ellenwood between Sherman and Nagle.

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531 - ELIGIBILITY, FEES, PROCEDURES NOTE (R)

Entity-specific information about such things as use, attendance, membership fees, and admission requirements.

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531

##$aLicensed realtors.

531

##$aRetired female officers/wives.

531

##$aMust be a Baltimore County resident;$bfees vary;$cphone, walk-in.

531

##$aCrisis situation with no immediate cash;$bno fees;$cphone.

531

##$aWomen (18-64) with their children (0-18) who need shelter from physical and emotional abuse due to alcohol in family member;$bfrom $1.50/day (Residential) to $20.00/month (Group CNSL);$ctelephone; no walk-ins.

531

##$bNo fees, unless services are extensive.

531

##$aOver 12 years of age for individual counseling;$bsliding scale from $5-$35; no medical or private ins.;$ctelephone, appointment, walk-in.

531

##$bFees for membership/newsletter.

531

##$bMembership fees.

531

##$bCall for subscription and single ticket prices.

531

##$cWalk-in or mail-in registration.

531

##$aMust have a family income of below $10,000 annually;$bno fees;$cmust produce necessary documents at the office;$ecurrently there is a waiting list for services;$fthree month waiting period.

531

##$eWaiting list: Inquire at time of registration.

531

##$fMust wait 24 hours before reporting someone missing.

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536 - FUNDING SOURCE NOTE (R)

Information that identifies the source of funding for the entity.

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Examples


536

##$aFunding source: St. Louis County Government.

536

##$aFunding: Self-supporting.

536

##$aSources of income: County funding, admissions fees.

536

##$aFunding source: Membership dues.

536

##$aFunding: Nonprofit, self-supporting.

536

##$aSupported by Title XX; contributions.

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545 - BIOGRAPHICAL OR HISTORICAL NOTE (R)

Biographical or historical information about the personal, corporate, or meeting name contained in the 1XX primary name field or the event or program cited in field 245 (Title).

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Examples


545

##$aFounded in 1987.

545

##$aIncorporated 1991.

545

##$aOldest block association in the city.

545

##$aMerchant association established in 1928.

545

##$aMember of Library Commission, representing District 1. Appointed Oct. 1988 and July 1989; term expires June 30, 1992.

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546 - LANGUAGE NOTE (R)

Textual information on the language(s) associated with the entity. Coded language information is contained in fields 008/12-14 (Language) and/or 041 (Language Code).

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Examples


546

##$aStaff speaks English, French, and Spanish.

546

##$aLanguages: Russian, Spanish, American Sign Language.

546

##$aIdiomas: Griego.

546

##$aIn Spanish.

546

##$aSimultaneous translation available.

546

##$aBilingual presentation, English and Spanish.

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551 - BUDGET NOTE (R)

Information about the entity's budget.

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Subfield Codes

Examples


551

##$aBudget: Varies yearly according to donations.

551

##$aFiscal year: July 1-June 30; mayor submits budget to City Council in February.

551

##$aAnnual budget: $10,000.

551

##$aAnnual operating budget: $8,000,000.

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570 - PERSONNEL NOTE (R)

Information about the decision-making personnel of the entity.

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Examples


570

##$aPerson in charge: Ellen Yerman, Director, 887-2001.

570

##$aAmy Owen, Director.

570

##$aDonna M. Rosenthal, Executive Director, 212-460-9330.

570

##$aMembers: Cathy Brooke, Leon Sylvester, Tania Rizzo, Katherine Padilla, Norman Bradley, Rosanne Krikorian, Marshall Ernstene. Chair: Katherine Padilla. Director of Information Services: Edward Szynaka.

570

##$aPres.: Clinton Keating 622-0364, 1 VP: John Ewert 587-1024, Sec: David Jones 437-3104; $bofficers rotated yearly in September.

570

##$bAnnual election: January.

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571 - VOLUNTEERS NOTE (R)

Information on volunteer opportunities with the entity or the provision of volunteers by the entity.

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Examples


571

0#$aVolunteers accepted, mainly senior citizens.

571

1#$aVolunteer tutors are provided;$bmust be failing math.

571

0#$aVolunteers accepted;$btyping ability required.

571

0#$aVolunteers needed to make phone calls, publish newsletter, and provide child care; $bmust take six session training program.

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572 - AFFILIATION AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS NOTE (R)

Information about organizations with which the entity is affiliated or to which it is related in some other way (e.g., a non-funding sponsoring organization).

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Examples


572

##$aAffiliated with Sertoma International.

572

##$aAffiliated with Utah State Library, American Library Association, American Association of Workers for the Blind.

572

##$aa parent organization, Montclair Board of Education.

572

##$aSponsored by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

572

##$aWorks in conjunction with Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.

572

##$aSponsored by Highbridge Advisory Council.

572

##$aSponsored by the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs and the New York Bar Foundation.

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573 - CREDENTIALS NOTE (R)

License or accreditation status of the entity.

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573

##$aCurrent Maine Registered Nurse (RN)license.

573

##$aPh.D, Political Science--University of Colorado, 1973.

573

##$aLicensed by the New Jersey State Department of Education.

573

##$aAccredited by the NYS Board of Regents and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education.

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574 - TRANSPORTATION AND DIRECTIONS NOTE (R)

Information about directions to the location of the entity, public transportation availability, parking facilities, etc.

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Examples


574

##$aPublic transportation. Call RTD: 818-246-2593.

574

##$aLimited bus service.

574

##$aSubway (#4, #6) to 86th St.

574

##$aBus within 3 blocks.

574

##$aNearest major cross street is South Orange Ave.

574

##$aOn-street parking (meters).

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575 - ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLED NOTE (R)

Information about special accommodations for people with disabilities that are available at or provided by the entity. Some of this information may be contained in coded form in field 007 (Physical Description Fixed Field).

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Subfield Codes

Examples


575

##$aAccessible to disabled.

575

##$aHandicapped access.

575

##$aDisabled access: Call ahead for information and to arrange.

575

##$aFully accessible to disabled.

575

##$aAccessible to disabled, first floor only.

575

##$aFacilities for the disabled: Entrance/parking, restrooms, sign language, braille.

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576 - SERVICES AVAILABLE NOTE (R)

Information about the provision by the entity of child care, speakers, or mutual support groups.

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576

0#$aChild care available during church services.

576

1#$aSpeakers available.

576

2#$aSupport group for those ages 21+; family and friends welcome.

576

0#$aDay care provided for children of registered full and part-time students.

576

2#$aSupport group available; meets monthly, first Sat., 10 a.m.

576

2#$aSelf-help program includes step-by-step quitting techniques and lifetime support in staying cigarette-free; group led by trained ex-smoker.

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581 - PUBLICATIONS NOTE (R)

A citation to or information about publications issued by the entity.

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581

##$aCurrent Research Profile for Alaska (annual); bibliographies of area-specific publications and ongoing research; folios for numerous Alaskan villages; reports, maps, posters. A publications price list is available.

581

8#$aPublishes newsletter, Inwood Neighborhood Advocate.

581

##$aQuarterly magazine "Art Illustrated" and monthly bulletin. Also publishes various art books (manuals, policy statements, etc.). Call or write for publications list.

581

8#$aPublishes Directory.

581

8#$aTranslates, publishes and distributes the Holy Scriptures. Bookstore sells materials for all ages; scriptures are also available on records, cassettes, and in braille.

581

8#$aPublishes monthly newsletter and periodic Directory of Community Services.

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587 - OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE NOTE (R)

Other information about the entity that is available from the creator of the record identified in field 040 $a (Record Source/Originating agency).

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587

##$aVertical file available.

587

##$aSee also The Source Book.

587

##$aFor further information see also the annual report in the Business Department.

587

##$aFor further information: CIS Current Interest Notebook, section 9 - AIDS.

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