008/14 Heading use - main or added entry (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character alphabetic code that indicates whether the 1XX field contains an established heading that conforms to descriptive cataloging rules and, therefore, is appropriate for use as a 1XX main entry or 7XX added entry field 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 008/14: Mandatory; for codes below: Mandatory if applicable.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
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Description: |
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a |
Appropriate |
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b |
Not appropriate |
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| |
No attempt to code |
008/14 Heading use - main or added entry
Related MARC field or document:
008/10 Descriptive cataloging rules
MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data:
For information on other 008 character positions, see:
008 Fixed-Length Data Elements
See also:
