683 Application Instruction Note (R) (Variable Data Field)

Field definition and scope: This field contains a note that gives instructions on applying tables , subarrangements, or additions to classification numbers. A separate 683 field is used when different types of notes are recorded or when the note only applies to certain institutions that are identified in subfield $5 (Institution to which field applies).

The information in this field is primarily intended to guide classifiers and is often not written in a form adequate for public user display.

Field 683 is repeatable .

Guidelines for applying Content Designators:

Indicators

First Type of note

0 General application

1 Special arrangement of classification topics

2 Optional classification

Second Undefined; contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

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

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

$i Explanatory text (R)

$p Corresponding classification field (R)

$y Table identification - Schedule (R)

$z Table identification - Table number (R)

$5 Institution to which field applies (R)

$8 Link and sequence number (NR)

Conventions: Dewey Decimal Classification (Scheme-Specific)

Related USMARC fields or documents:

008/09 Standard or optional designation

763 Internal Subarrangement or Add Table Entry

USMARC Code List for Organizations

See also:

6XX Notes

Variable Data Fields