546 Language Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 546 contains a textual note giving the language(s) of the described materials. The field is also used to describe the alphabets, script, or other symbol systems appearing in the item. Coded information on the language(s) is recorded in 008/35-37 (Language) and field 041 (Language Code) .
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 546 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 546 | Language Note | O | O | R |
Indicator: | ||||
First | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Second | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Subfield code: | ||||
$a | M | O | NR | |
$b | O | O | R | |
$3 | O | O | NR | |
$6 | A | O | NR | |
$8 | O | O | R |
Subfield $z - Source of note information (SE) [obsolete]: Subfield $z was made obsolete in 1990. Source information is included as part of the language note in subfield $a or of the information code or alphabet note in subfield $b.
Related MARC fields or documents:
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also:
