008/07 Type of number (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character alphabetic code that indicates the type of number contained in field 153 (Classification Number) . It may contain a single number, a defined number span, or a summary number span. A record containing code c (Index term only) in 008/06 (Kind of record) contains code n in this character position.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Codes: Description:
Scheme-specific conventions:
Library of Congress Classification
Related USMARC fields or documents:
X53 Classification Numbers - General Information
For information on other 008 character positions, see:
008 Fixed-Length Data Elements
See also:
