515 Numbering Peculiarities Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 515 contains an unformatted note giving irregularities and peculiarities in numbering or publishing patterns. This note may also be used to show that a publication is issued in parts or revised editions, or to express report year coverage.
The National level record requirement for this field is Mandatory if applicable.
Field 515 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 515 | Numbering Peculiarities Note | A | O | R |
Indicator: | ||||
First | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Second | Undefined; contains a blank | M | ||
Subfield code: | ||||
$a | M | 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 numbering peculiarities note in subfield $a.
Related MARC field or document:
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also:
