541 Subfield $c - Method of acquisition:

Subfield $c contains the method of acquisition which refers to the terms under which a transfer of physical custody occurs, for example, by gift, bequest, loan, purchase, deposit.

Examples:

541 ##$3Videocassette$cCopyright deposit;$dReceived: 1/16/85 from LC video lab;$aCopyright Collection.

541 ##$3Masterpos$cGift, ATM 88;$dReceived: 12/2/74;$aAFI/Columbia Collection.