850 Holding Institution (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 850 contains the MARC code or the name of the institution reporting that it holds the item. Field 850 may be repeated when the size of a single field exceeds system limitations due to the number of $a subfields present.
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 850 is repeatable .
Guidelines for applying content designators:
For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National-level (NLR) and Minimal-level (MLR) record requirements , and designator repeatability , see table below:
Position | Description | NLR | MLR | Repeatability |
Field 850 | Holding Institution | O | O | R |
Indicator: | ||||
First | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Second | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Subfield code: | ||||
$a | M | O | R | |
$8 | O | O | R |
Subfields $b - Holdings (MU VM SE) [obsolete]
$d - Inclusive dates (MU VM SE) [obsolete]
$e - Retention statement (CF MU VM SE) [obsolete]
Subfields $b, $d, and $e were made obsolete in 1990.
Related MARC field or document:
MARC Code List for Organizations
See also:
841-89X Holdings, Alternate Graphics, Etc.
