500  General Note (R)  (Variable Data Field)

Field definition and scope:

Field 500 contains a note that provides general information for which a specialized 5XX note field has not been defined.

Field 500 is repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Input conventions:

Punctuation:  Field 500 ends with a period unless another mark of punctuation is present.

Related MARC field or document:

880  Alternate Graphic Representation

See also:

5XX  Notes

Variable Data Fields