667 Nonpublic General Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 667 contains a note that provides general information about a 1XX heading for which a specialized note field has not been defined. The information may be permanent or temporary and may or may not be written in a form that is adequate for public display. Each distinct item of information is contained in a separate 667 field.
A general note for public display is contained in field 680 (Public General Note) .
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 667 is repeatable .
Guidelines for applying content designators:
For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National level (NLR) record requirements , and designator repeatability , see table below:
Position | Description | NLR | Repeatability |
Field 667 | Nonpublic General Note | O | R |
Indicator: | |||
First | Undefined; contains a blank | M | |
Second | Undefined; contains a blank | M | |
Subfield code: | |||
$a | M | NR | |
$5 | A | R | |
$6 | A | NR | |
$8 | O | R |
667 - Name Usage or Scope Note [redefined] [USMARC only]
Subfield $a - Usage or scope note [redefined] [USMARC only]
In 1991, this field was redefined as a nonpublic general note and its scope was expanded for use in authority records for both names and subjects .
Related MARC fields or documents:
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
MARC Code List for Organizations
Symbols and Interlibrary Loan Policies in Canada
See also:
