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042 - Authentication Code (NR)


MARC 21 Authority - Full
October 2003

First Indicator
Undefined
# - Undefined

Second Indicator
Undefined
# - Undefined


Subfield Codes
$a - Authentication code (R)

FIELD DEFINITION AND SCOPE

One or more authentication codes indicating that the record, existing in a national database, has been reviewed in a specific way. The codes are associated with specifically designated authentication agencies.


GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING CONTENT DESIGNATORS

INDICATORS

SUBFIELD CODES

$a - Authentication code
If more than one code is applicable, the subfield is repeated. Code from: MARC Authentication Action Code List.

INPUT CONVENTIONS

Capitalization - All codes are recorded in lowercase alphabetic characters.

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