052 Subfield $a - Geographic classification area code:
Subfield $a contains a numeric or alphanumeric code that represents the main geographic area covered by an item.
If the first indicator position contains value #
, the code contains a four- to six-character numeric code that consists of the appropriate classification number from the range G3190-G9980 derived from the Library of Congress Classification--Class G by dropping the letter G.
If the first indicator contains value 7
, a code from another list is used and that list is specified in subfield $2
.
Examples:
651 #0$aNew York (State)$vMaps.
651 #0$aNew Jersey$vMaps.
052 ##$a3800
052 ##$a3810
651 #0$aBosnia and Hercegovina$vMaps.
052 0#$aBK