008/12 Synthesized number indication (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character alphabetic code that indicates whether the classification number or span field 153 (Classification Number) has been derived by the application of add or divide like instructions (including additions from a table) to a classification number or span in the schedules or tables in the classification scheme identified in field 084 (Classification Scheme and Edition) . 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:
Related USMARC field or document:
765 Synthesized Number Components
For information on other 008 character positions, see:
008 Fixed-Length Data Elements
See also:
