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153 Classification Number (NR) (Variable Data Field)


Field definition and scope: This field contains a classification number or number span and its associated caption and caption hierarchy that are constructed according to the classification scheme identified in field 084 (Classification Scheme and Edition) .

Field 153 is NOT repeatable .

Guidelines for applying Content Designators:

Indicators Undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

$a Classification number element - Single number or beginning number of span (R)

$c Classification number element - Ending number of span (R)

$h Caption hierarchy (R)

$j Caption (NR)

$k Summary number span caption hierarchy (R)

$y Table identification - Schedule (NR)

$z Table identification - Table number (NR)

Related USMARC field or document:

X53 Classification Numbers - General Information

See also:

1XX Classification Numbers and Terms: Contents

Variable Data Fields


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