008/39 Cataloging source (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character code that indicates the creator of an authority record. If the cataloging source is known, it is identified in subfield $a of field 040 (Cataloging Source) . The parties responsible for the MARC authority record are determined by the code in 008/39 and the MARC code(s) or name(s) in field 040. The fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.
National Level Requirement for character position 008/39: Mandatory; for codes below: Mandatory if applicable.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Description: | |
c | |
d | |
u | |
| | No attempt to code |
Codes # - National Library of Canada [CAN/MARC only] Library of Congress [USMARC only] [redefined, 1997]
a - National Agricultural Library [obsolete, 1997]
b - National Library of Medicine [obsolete, 1997]
h - Hennepin County Library [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
l - Library of Congress [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
s - Agency responsible for Sears List of Subject Headings [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
v - Université Laval [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
In 1997, code # (blank ) was renamed National bibliographic agency. By its new definition, code # came to include codes a and b, and therefore, codes a and b became obsolete.
In 1997, code c (Library of Congress cooperative cataloging program) was renamed Cooperative cataloging program.
Related MARC field or document:
For information on other 008 character positions, see:
008 Fixed-Length Data Elements
See also:
