440 Second indicator: Values 1-9 - Number of nonfiling characters present

A non-zero value indicates that a field begins with a definite or indefinite article that is disregarded in sorting and filing processes. A diacritical mark or special character associated with the article is included in the count of nonfiling characters. Any diacritic or special character associated with the first filing character is not included in the count of non-filing characters.

Example:

440 #4$aThe Pediatric clinics of North America ;$vv. 2, no. 4