507 Scale Note for Graphic Material (NR) (Variable Data Field)
Field 507 contains the scale of a graphic material item given as a note. The field is used with architectural drawings and with three-dimensional artifacts.
For maps , this field can only be used to give scale information in records formulated according to pre-AACR 2 cataloging rules. Scale notation is given in field 255 (Cartographic Mathematical Data) in AACR 2 formulated records.
For visual materials , this field is used with architectural drawings and with three-dimensional artifacts.
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 507 is NOT 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 507 | Scale Note for Graphic Material | O | O | NR |
Indicator: | ||||
First | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Second | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Subfield code: | ||||
$a | A | O | NR | |
$b | A | O | NR | |
$6 | A | O | NR | |
$8 | O | O | R |
Related MARC fields or documents:
255 Cartographic Mathematical Data
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also:
