3XX Physical Description, Etc. Fields (Variable Data Field)

Definition and scope:

The 3XX fields contain information pertaining to physical characteristics, graphic representation, physical arrangement, publication frequency, and security information. For digital items, fields are provided for recording reference and coordinate data. Together with the 2XX fields , this data constitutes what is referred to as the body of the bibliographic record.

Specific field information:

For information on National Level requirements , content designators (indicators and subfield code definitions), and input conventions for any of the 3XX fields, select from the list below:

300 Physical Description (R)

306 Playing Time (NR)

307 Hours, Etc. (R)

310 Current Publication Frequency (NR)

321 Former Publication Frequency (R)

340 Physical Medium (R)

342 Geospatial Reference Data (R)

343 Planar Coordinate Data (R)

351 Organization and Arrangement of Materials (R)

352 Digital Graphic Representation (R)

355 Security Classification Control (R)

357 Originator Dissemination Control (NR)

362 Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Designation (R)

Content designator history:

For information on the following obsolete fields, select a field tag.

301 Physical Description for Films (Pre-AACR 2)

302 Page Count

303 Unit Count

304 Linear Footage

305 Physical Description for Sound Recordings (Pre-AACR 2)

308 Physical Description for Films (Archival)

315 Frequency

350 Price

359 Rental Price

See also:

Variable Data Fields