008/06 Kind of record (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character alphabetic code indicates whether the classification record contains data from a schedule , table , or an index . The classification scheme is identified in field 084 (Classification Scheme and Edition) . A schedule or table record contains a number in the field 153 (Classification Number) .
An index term only record contains field 154 (General Explanatory Index Term) and does not contain field 153, because the index term cannot be attached to a record for a classification number or span.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Codes: Description:
Related USMARC fields or documents:
084 Classification Scheme and Edition
X53 Classification Numbers - General Information
154 General Explanatory Index Term
For information on other 008 character positions, see:
008 Fixed-Length Data Elements
See also:
