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CONSER Editing Guide
007 Nonprojected graphic (R)
(Physical Description Fixed Field 007/00
= k)
Description/Instructions
This field contains coded information about the physical characteristics of nonprojected graphic material (e.g., posters, charts). Use of code "k" for nonprojected graphic in byte 00 (subfield $a) determines the meaning of the remaining character positions in the field. For a complete list of the other possible 007/00 codes and their related data elements, see the 007 - General Information section.
The 007 field is repeatable to allow for coding different formats described in the record. A single record covering different graphic formats may include more than one 007 field to represent the different formats in subfields $d (color) through $f (secondary support material). All subfields are "not repeatable" and must be coded.
This field is defined in MARC 21 for nonprojected graphics as a fixed-length field consisting of six character positions. In the OCLC system the character positions have been assigned subfield code equivalents.
Character positions/subfield codes
00/$a Category of material
01/$b Specific material designation
03/$d Color
04/$e Primary support material
05/$f Secondary support material
Examples:
007 k $b i $d c $e o $f #
[The item is a nonprojected graphic (subfield $a); picture (subfield $b) in color ($d), on paper base ($e) without secondary support material ($f).]
007 k $b l $d a $e o $f #
[Item is a nonprojected graphic (subfield $a); a technical drawing ($b), in a single color ($d), on paper ($e) without secondary support material ($f).]
Definitions of character positions/subfield codes
00/$a Category of material
k Nonprojected graphic
Code "k" is used for nonprojected graphic material. This is generally a two-dimensional pictorial representation, often opaque (e.g., print, picture, drawing) or transparent, and not intended to be projected for viewing (e.g., a photographic negative).
01/$b Specific material designation (SMD)
c Collage
d Drawing
e Painting
i Picture
j Print
n Chart
z Other
Collage - Use code "c" to indicate that the item is a collage, an original work created by affixing various materials (paper, wood, newspaper, cloth, etc.) to a surface.
Drawing - Use code "d" to indicate that the item is a drawing, an original visual representation (other than a print or painting) made with pencil, pen, chalk, or other writing instrument usually on paper or similar nonrigid support.
Painting - Use code "e" to indicate that the item is a painting. A painting is defined as an original visual representation produced by applying paint to a surface.
Photomechanical print - Use code "f" to indicate that the item is a photomechanical print, defined as any picture produced in imitation of another picture through the use of photographic process to transfer the image to a printing surface. Hence, a snapshot made to document a painting or a Xerox copy of a print are considered photomechanical reproductions. Art reproductions, postcards, posters, and study prints are included here.
Photonegative - Use code "g" to indicate that the item is a photonegative. It is defined as a piece of film, a glass plate, or pattern on which a negative image appears, i.e., directly opposite to a positive image (photoprint), slide, or transparency, used to produce a positive print. Photonegatives do not include negative photoprints, photoprints that are a combination of negative and positive images, or photograms or solarized prints, all of which are considered to be techniques used when making photoprints.
Photoprint - Use code "h" to indicate that the item is a photoprint. Photoprints have a positive image made either directly or indirectly on a sensitized surface by the action of light or other radiant energy. The term photoprint rather than photograph is used here as a more precise term than photograph, which technically can cover both the print and the negative. Radiographs and opaque stereographs are included here.
Picture - Use code "i" to indicate that the item is a picture defined as a two-dimensional visual representation accessible to the naked eye and generally on an opaque backing. This term is used when a more specific designation is unknown or not desired. Use this code for serially issued posters.
Print - Code "j" to indicate that the item is a print which is a design or picture transferred from an engraved plate, wood block, lithographic stone, or other medium. Generally there are four types: planographic print, relief print, intaglio print, and stencil print.
Technical drawing - Use code "l" to indicate that the item is a technical drawing which is defined as a cross section, detail, diagram, elevation, perspective, plan, working plan, etc., made for use in an engineering or other technical context.
Chart - Code "n" to indicate that the item is a chart, defined as an opaque sheet that exhibits data in graphic or tabular form, e.g., a wall chart.
Flash card - Code "o" to indicate that the item is a flash card which is a card or other opaque material printed with words, numerals, or pictures and designed for rapid display. Activity cards are included here.
Other - Use code "z" for a nonprojected graphic for which none of the other defined codes are appropriate. These include mixed media productions made by a combination of free hand and printing techniques when one or the other does not predominate.
03/$d Color
m Mixed
u Unknown
z Other
One color - Use code "a" to indicate that the image is printed or executed in a single color, other than black. Code "a" is used for monochrome art works. It is not used with photographic materials.
Black-and-white - Use code "b" to indicate that the image is printed or executed in black-and-white. It refers to monochrome photographic materials executed in black-and-white.
Multicolored - Use code "c" to indicate that the image is printed or executed in more than one color. Code "c" is used for color photographic processes.
Hand colored - Use code "h" to indicate that the image, produced by a printing or photographic process, is hand colored. Code "h" is rarely used with commercial visual materials since these are not typically issued with hand coloring.
Mixed - Use code "m" to indicate that the work or collection is a combination of one color, black- and-white, multicolored, hand colored, and/or other images.
Unknown - Use code "u" if the color characteristics of an item are unknown.
Other - Use code "z" for color characteristics for which none of the other defined codes are appropriate. For example, code "z" is used for images which have been stained, tinted, or toned (e.g., sepia toned photographic items).
04/$e Primary support material
a Canvas
c Cardboard/illustration board
d Glass
f Skin
g Textile
h Metal
o Paper
p Plaster
s Stone
t Wood
u Unknown
z Other
A one-character alphabetic code indicates the type of material used for the primary support (the support or base on which an image is printed or executed) for a nonprojected graphic. This information is intended for use in handling and storage of material.
Canvas - Use code "a" to indicate that the primary support/base material is canvas.
Bristol board - Use code "b" to indicate that the primary support material is Bristol board, a fine, smooth pasteboard used by artists and painters.
Cardboard/illustration board - Use code "c" to indicate that the primary support material is cardboard or illustration board.
Glass - Use code "d" to indicate that the primary support material is glass.
Synthetic - Use code "e" to indicate that the primary support material is synthetic (e.g., plastics, vinyl, etc.). Code "e" is used for all synthetics except those formed to resemble textiles.
Skin - Use code "f" to indicate that the primary support material is animal skin or hide. This includes leather, parchment, vellum, etc. Synthetic materials that are made to resemble animal skin are coded as synthetics.
Textile - Use code "g" to indicate that the primary support material is a textile. It is used for all fabrics, whether made from natural or synthetic fibres, except canvas. Synthetic materials formed to resemble a fabric are considered textiles.
Metal - Use code "h" to indicate that the primary support material is metal.
Mixed collection - Use code "m" to indicate that the primary support material varies for different items in a collection. Typically this would be used for groups of nonprojected graphics on various bases.
Paper - Use code "o" to indicate that the primary support material is any kind of cellulose-based paper.
Plaster - Use code "p" to indicate that the primary support material is plaster. Mixtures of ground solids and plaster are also coded as plaster.
Hardboard - Use code "q" to indicate that the primary support material is hardboard.
Porcelain - Use code "r" to indicate that the primary support material is porcelain. Code "r" is only used with clay-based porcelain. Porcelain-like synthetic materials are coded "e."
Stone - Use code "s" to indicate that the primary support material is stone.
Wood - Use code "t" to indicate that the primary support material is wood. A material that is based on wood particles or fibers may or may not be considered wood. Consider particle board wood.
Unknown - Use code "u" if the primary support material is unknown.
Other - Use code "z" for a primary support material for which none of the other codes are appropriate.
05/$f Secondary support material
a Canvas
c Cardboard/illustration board
d Glass
f Skin
g Textile
h Metal
o Paper
p Plaster
s Stone
t Wood
u Unknown
z Other
A one-character alphabetic code indicates the type of material used for the secondary support for nonprojected graphic material. Secondary support refers to the material (other than normal museum matting) to which the primary support (007/04) is attached. This character position is coded only when the mount or mat is of historical, informational, aesthetic, or archival importance.
No secondary support - Use code "#" to indicate that the nonprojected graphic has no secondary support material.
Canvas - Use code "a" to indicate that the secondary support material is canvas.
Bristol board - Use code "b" to indicate that the secondary support material is Bristol board, a fine, smooth pasteboard used by artists and painters.
Cardboard/illustration board - Use code "c" to indicate that the secondary support material is cardboard or illustration board.
Glass - Use code "d" to indicate that the secondary support material is glass.
Synthetic - Use code "e" to indicate that the secondary support material is synthetic (e.g., plastics, vinyl, etc.). Code "e" is used for all synthetics except those formed to resemble textiles.
Skin - Use code "f" to indicate that the secondary support material is animal skin or hide. This includes leather, parchment, vellum, etc. Synthetic materials that are made to resemble animal skin are coded as synthetics.
Textile - Use code "g" to indicate that the secondary support material is a textile. It is used for all fabrics, whether made from natural or synthetic fibres, except canvas.
Metal - Use code "h" to indicate that the secondary support material is metal.
Mixed collection - Use code "m" to indicate that the secondary support material varies for different items in a collection. Typically this would be used for groups of nonprojected graphics on various bases.
Paper - Use code "o" to indicate that the secondary support material is any kind of cellulose-based paper.
Plaster - Use code "p" to indicate that the secondary support material is plaster. Mixtures of ground solids and plaster are also coded as plaster.
Hardboard - Use code "q" to indicate that the secondary support material is hardboard.
Porcelain - Use code "r" to indicate that the secondary support material is porcelain. Code "r" is only used with clay-based porcelain. Porcelain-like synthetic materials are coded "e."
Stone - Use code "s" to indicate that the secondary support material is stone.
Wood - Use code "t" to indicate that the secondary support material is wood. A material that is based on wood particles or fibers may or may not be considered wood. Consider particle board wood.
Unknown - Use code "u" if the secondary support material is unknown.
Other - Use code "z" for a secondary support material for which none of the other codes are appropriate.
Related fields, etc.
Fixed Length Fields - General Information, Leader/06 Type of record, 007 Fields - General Information, 300, Appendix N
007 Physical Description Fixed Field - Nonprojected graphic (MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data)
See also:
007 Physical Description Fixed Fields
Section E. MARC 21 Format for Serials as Applied Within CONSER