066 Character Sets Present (NR) System generated (Variable Data Fields)
First and second indicator :
# Undefined
a Non-ASCII G0 default character set designation (NR)
b Non-ANSEL G1 default character set designation (NR)
c Alternate graphic character set identification (R)
Description/Instructions:
Field 066 contains information specifying the character sets present in the record whenever a set other than ASCII, ANSEL, or the USMARC Greek, USMARC subscript, or USMARC superscript character set is present. The field alerts users that special processing may be required. It is often used in conjunction with field 880 (Alternate Graphic Representation) in USMARC records.
Character sets are identified in field 066 by all but the first character of the escape sequences that designate the sets (the first character is the escape character, 1B16). The characters that make up the escape sequences, as well as details about escape sequencing, are described in USMARC Specifications for Record Structure, Character Sets, Tapes.
In CONSER records , field 066 appears in records for Chinese, Japanese, or Korean serials that contain vernacular data. Field 066 is system generated by OCLC and is not input by the cataloger. The field displays only on non-CJK workstations to indicate that alternate graphic representations are present in the record though not displayed.
The only alternate graphic character set currently used by CONSER is the Chinese, Japanese, Korean (EACC) character set, which is represented by the ASCII graphics $1. Example:
For further information on this field, see USMARC Format for Bibliographic Data.
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