Kinds of Classification Records (Introduction)
USMARC classification records are distinguished from all other types of USMARC records by code w (Classification data) in Leader/06, Type of record . The USMARC Format for Classification Data further identifies three kinds of classification data records in 008/06, Kind of record :
Schedule record - A record in which the base number
of the classification number or number span in field 153 (Classification Number)
is taken from a schedule
.
Table record - A record in which the base number of the classification number or number span
in field 153 is taken from a table
.
Index term only record - A record in which field 154 (General Explanatory Index Term)
contains an index term that is associated with more than one classification number or number span. Explanatory text that identifies the different locations within a classification scheme
that may be used to classify the topic is contained in field 753 (Index Term - Uncontrolled)
.
Related USMARC fields or documents:
154 General Explanatory Index Term
See also:
Introduction to USMARC Format for Classification Data
