008/09 Kind of record (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code that indicates whether the authority record represents an established or unestablished 1XX heading .

The kinds of authority records and types of headings identified by the codes defined for this data element are described in the Introduction .

For a description of the use of traced and untraced references and the reference note fields, see: Tracing and Reference Fields - General Information .

The fill character ( | ) is not allowed in this 008 position.

National Level Requirement for character position 008/09: Mandatory; for codes below: Mandatory if applicable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

LC guidelines for usage:

008/09 Kind of record

For information on other 008 character positions, see:

008 Fixed-Length Data Elements

See also:

Variable Control Fields