651 Subject Added Entry- -Geographic Name (R) (Variable Data Fields)
First indicator :
$ Undefined
Second indicator- -Subject heading system/thesaurus:
The second indicator describes the source of the heading. For instructions, see "Subject Headings- -General Information."
0 Library of Congress Subject Headings. LC authority files
1 LC subject headings for children's literature
2 Medical Subject Headings/NLM authority files*
3 National Agricultural Library subject authority file*
4 Source not specified [Not used]
5 Canadian subject headings/NLC authority file*
6 Repertoire des vedettes-matiere/NLC authority file*
7 Sources specified in subfield $2*
For a description of subfields $x, $y, $z, and $2, see "Subject Headings- -General Information."
a Geographic name (NR)
x General subdivision (R)
y Chronological subdivision (R)
z Geographical subdivision (R)
2 Source of heading or term* (NR)
3 Materials specified [Not applicable]
6 Linkage (NR)
Description/Instructions:
Field 651 contains:
1. Political jurisdictions- -alone or subdivided by subject terms. Exceptions: Political jurisdictions subdivided by names of organized bodies are considered corporate names (field 610 ); Political jurisdictions with a title are also considered corporate names (field 610). Example:
2. Natural features, e.g., bays, capes, rivers, mountains, deserts, etc.
3. Geographical regions and celestial bodies, e.g., names of continents, land masses, planets, stars, etc.
4. Archaeological sites.
5. Parks, neighborhoods, etc. Example:
6. Local place names, e.g., names of cities, towns, etc. Note: the place given in this field may or may not be the same as that given in field 752 (Place of publication) which is used in records for newspapers. Example:
Related fields, etc.
Subject Headings- -General Information , Appendix I
See also:
