008/16 Heading use - series 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 series added entry in bibliographic records 4XX Series Statement/Added Entry ; 8XX Series Added Entry . The fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.

National Level Requirement for character position 008/16: Mandatory; for codes below: Mandatory if applicable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

LC guidelines for usage:

008/16 Heading use - series added entry

Related MARC fields or documents:

008/12 Type of series

MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data:

4XX Series Statement Fields

8XX Series Added Entry Fields

For information on other 008 character positions, see:

008 Fixed-Length Data Elements

See also:

Variable Control Fields