852 Location (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 852 contains the information required to locate an item. The information may simply identify the organization holding the item or from which it is available, or it may also contain detailed information to locate the item in a collection.
Field 852 is repeated when holdings are reported for multiple copies of an item and the location data elements vary.
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 852 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:
Subfields $k - Call
number prefix
[redefined]
$m - Call number suffix [defined]
In 1990, subfield $m was defined for suffix data and subfield $k (Call number prefix/suffix) was redefined to include only prefix data. Prior to that change, both prefix and suffix data were contained in a repeatable subfield $k.
Subfields $x - Nonpublic
note [defined]
$z - Public note [redefined]
In 1987, subfield $x was defined for nonpublic notes and subfield $z (Note) was redefined to include only public notes. Prior to that change, both public and nonpublic notes were contained in subfield $z.
Related MARC fields or documents:
018 Copyright Article-Fee Code
050 Library of Congress Call Number
060 National Library of Medicine Call Number
086 Government Document Call Number
MARC Code List for Organizations
MARC Code List for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions
See also:
841-89X Holdings, Alternate Graphics, Etc.
