250 Edition Statement (NR) (Variable Data Fields)
First and second indicator :
# Undefined
a Edition statement (NR)
b Remainder of edition statement (NR)
6 Linkage (NR)
Description/Instructions:
Field 250 contains the edition statement. Serials edition statement are most often taken from the piece, but may, in some instances, be supplied according to LCRI 1.2B4. Abbreviate the word "edition" as "ed." according to Appendix C . Edition statements for serials consist of the following categories:
1. Geographic or local editions Example:
2. Special group or special interest editions Example:
3. Special format or physical presentation editions Example:
4. Different language editions Example:
5. General editions relating to contents, frequency, etc. Example:
Do not input in field 250 statements such as "1st ed.-" which related to individual issues of the serial. Such statements are input in field 362 in the proper format.
Related fields, etc.
See also:
250-28X Edition, Imprint, Etc. Fields
