084 Classification Scheme and Edition (NR) (Variable Data Field)

Field definition and scope:

Field 084 contains information about the authoritative classification scheme and edition that contains the classification number(s) and terms(s) in the record. It also may indicate the edition title, date, and language of a particular version of the classification scheme. If a library creates its own record for a classification number maintained by another classification source, the classification scheme on which it is based is specified in field 084 and the library creating the record is identified in field 040 (Record Source).

Field 084 is NOT repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Scheme-specific conventions:

Dewey Decimal Classification

Related USMARC fields or documents:

040 Record Source

USMARC Code List for Languages

USMARC Code List for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions

See also:

0XX Control Information, Numbers and Codes

Variable Data Fields