008/06 Direct or indirect geographic subdivision (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character code that indicates whether the subject heading system/thesaurus used to formulate the 1XX heading provides for subdividing the heading by the name of a country or other jurisdiction, region, or geographic feature. If the heading may be subdivided geographically, the 008/06 code identifies whether the direct or indirect method of subdivision is used. In an extended subject heading , 008/06 coding is based on the entire heading, including the subject subdivisions .

Code # (blank ), d, or i is used when the 1XX heading is appropriate for use as either a lead element or as a subject subdivision of a subject access entry in bibliographic records. Code n is used when the 1XX heading is not appropriate for subject access in bibliographic records. The fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.

National Level Requirement for character position 008/06 and the codes below: Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

LC guidelines for usage:

008/06 Direct or indirect geographic subdivision

For information on other 008 character positions, see:

008 Fixed-Length Data Elements

See also:

Variable Control Fields