525 Supplement Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 525 contains a note that clarifies or amplifies any supplements or special issues that are neither cataloged in separate records nor recorded in a linking entry field 770 (Supplement/Special Issue Entry) . Generally, this note field is used only for unnamed supplements and/or special issues.
The National level record requirement for this field is Mandatory if applicable.
Field 525 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 525 | Supplement 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 supplement note in subfield $a.
Related MARC fields or documents:
770 Supplement/Special Issue Entry
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also:
