TECHNICAL NOTICE (June 21, 2004)

Addition to the MARC Code Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions

Network Development and MARC Standards Office
Library of Congress

The relator code listed below has recently been approved for use in MARC 21 records. The new code will be added to the online MARC Codes Lists for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions. The code should not be used in exchange records until after August 21, 2004. This 60-day waiting period is required to provide MARC 21 implementers with time to include newly defined codes in any validation tables they may apply to the MARC fields where these codes are used.

• MARC Relator Codes
  Addition:
  mfr - Manufacturer (subfield $e and $4 in name access fields)

The Library of Congress, Network Development and MARC Standards Office provides information about existing and newly assigned MARC codes on its Web site (www.loc.gov/marc/) as well as notices such as these to subscribers to its "MARC" electronic list (marc@loc.gov).

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