242 Translation of Title by Cataloging Agency (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 242 contains a title that is a translation of the title proper. The title is translated by the cataloging agency. This field is used only when the translated title does not appear on the piece as a parallel title, which would be recorded in field 245 (Title Statement) .
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 242 is repeatable .
Guidelines for applying content designators:
For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National-level (NLR) and Minimal-level (MLR) record requirements , and designator repeatability , see table below:
Position | Description | NLR | MLR | Repeatability |
Field 242 | Translation of Title by Cataloging Agency | O | O | R |
Indicator: | ||||
First | M | |||
0 | A | |||
1 | A | |||
Second | M | |||
0 | A | |||
1-9 | A | |||
Subfield code: | ||||
$a | M | O | NR | |
$b | O | O | NR | |
$c | Remainder of title page transcription / statement of responsibility | O | O | NR |
$h | O | O | NR | |
$n | A | O | R | |
$p | A | O | R | |
$y | M | O | NR | |
$6 | A | O | NR | |
$8 | O | O | R |
Subfields $d - Designation of section (BK AM MP MU VM SE) [obsolete]
$e - Name of part/section (BK AM MP MU VM SE) [obsolete]
Prior to the redefinitions of subfields $n and $p for numbered and named parts/sections of a work in other fields in 1979, these data were contained in subfields $d and $e in field 242. Subfields $d and $e were made obsolete in 1979.
Related MARC fields or documents:
X30 Uniform Titles - General Information
See also:
20X-24X Title and Title-Related Fields
