Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates whether or not there are informal groups which meet to discuss specific concerns at the community information entity.

Mutual support groups information in textual form may be present in field 576 (Services Available Note), first indicator value 2 (Mutual support groups).

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:

Description:

a

No mutual support groups

b

Mutual support groups

n

Not applicable

u

Unknown

Related MARC field or document:

576  Services Available Note

See also:

008  Fixed-Length Data Elements

Variable Control Fields