Leader/17 Encoding Level (Leader)
Character position definition and scope:
The Encoding level character position contains a one-character alphabetic code that indicates whether the authority record is complete or incomplete. Alphabetic codes are input in lowercase.
A record, whether complete or incomplete, that is being considered for modification after its initial creation is identified by code b (Record is being updated) in field 008/31 (Record update in process) .
National Level Requirement for Leader/17: Mandatory. For either code used in Leader/17, National Level Requirement is Mandatory if applicable.
Encoding level description: | |
n | Complete authority record - Indicates that the authority record is complete. The record meets the national-level record requirements for content and content designation . |
o | Incomplete authority record - Indicates that the authority record is incomplete because it does not yet contain all the information needed for a complete record. The record may or may not meet the national-level record requirements. |
0 - Full level [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
1 - RECON record [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
3 - Incomplete record [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
For information on other Leader positions, select:
See also:
MARC 21 Format for Authority Data: Contents
