Cataloger's Reference Shelf
CONSER Editing Guide
Cataloger's Reference Shelf
CONSER Editing Guide
Type of record (Leader/06) (All materials)
Codes
d Manuscript music [Not applicable]
f Manuscript cartographic material [Not applicable]
k Two-dimensional nonprojectable graphic
o Kit
p Mixed materials [Not applicable]
r Three-dimensional artifact or naturally occurring object
t Manuscript language material [Not applicable]
Description/Instructions
The type of record is a one-character alphabetic code that identifies the form of material described in the record. The code is also used to determine the appropriateness and validity of certain data elements in the record. The type of record code, in combination with the bibliographic level code, determines the combination of 008 elements in the record. Type of record code "a" with bibliographic level code "s" generates the serial 008 fixed field, whereas type of record code "i" for nonmusical sound recording with bibliographic level code "s" generates the 008 field for sound recordings in OCLC.
Type of record codes in existing records in OCLC can be changed by over-typing the existing code with the correct code. This change results in the record displaying the fixed-field mnemonics that reflect the new format. Review and edit the fixed field before updating and replacing the record.
Microforms, whether original or reproductions, are not identified by a distinctive Type of record code. The type of material characteristics described by the codes take precedence over the microform characteristics of the item. Computer files are identified by a distinctive Type of record code only if they belong to certain categories of electronic resources identified in the code "m" definition.
DEFAULT CODE: a
Code definitions
NOTE: Codes "f" Manuscript cartographic material, "p" Mixed materials, and "t" Manuscript language material are also defined in MARC 21 but have not been included in the CEG because they are unlikely to apply to serials. See MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data (Leader/06) for code definitions not described below.
Use code "a" to indicate that the content of the record is for printed non-manuscript language material. Use code "a" also for microforms that are basically textual in nature, whether they are reproductions from print or originally produced.
Use code "c" to indicate that the content of the record is for printed music or a microform of printed music.
Use code "e" to indicate that the content of the record is for non-manuscript cartographic material or a microform of non-manuscript cartographic material. This code is used for maps, atlases, globes, digital maps, and other cartographic items.
Use code "g" to indicate that the content of the record is for a motion picture, videorecording, filmstrip, slide, or transparency. All of these media are intended for projection. Material specifically designed for overhead projection is also included in this type of record category.
Use code "i" to indicate that the content of the record is for a recording of nonmusical sounds (e.g., speech).
Use code "j" to indicate that the content of the record is for a musical sound recording.
k Two-dimensional nonprojectable graphic.
Use code "k" to indicate that the content of the record is for a two-dimensional nonprojectable graphic such as activity cards, charts, collages, computer graphics, drawings, duplication masters, flash cards, paintings, photonegatives, photoprints, pictures, postcards, posters, prints, spirit masters, study prints, technical drawings, transparency masters, and reproductions of any of these.
Use code "m" to indicate that the content of the record is for the following classes of electronic resources: computer software (including programs, games, fonts), numeric data, computer-oriented multimedia, online systems or services. For these classes of materials, if there is a significant aspect that causes it to fall into another Leader/06 category, code for that significant aspect (e.g., vector data that is cartographic is not coded as numeric but as cartographic). Other classes of electronic resources are coded for their most significant aspect (e.g. language material, graphic, cartographic material, sound, music, moving image). In case of doubt or if the most significant aspect cannot be determined, consider the item a computer file.
Use code "o" to indicate that the content of the record is for a mixture of components from two or more of the Type of record categories defined for Leader/06, no one of which is identifiable as the predominant component of the item. This category includes the packages of material called laboratory kits, and packages of assorted materials, such as a set of K-12 social studies curriculum material (books, workbooks, guides, activities, etc.), or packages of educational test materials (tests, answer sheets, scoring guides, score charts, interpretative manuals, etc.). This includes archival items where the distinguishing features of the format or medium are emphasized.
r Three-dimensional artifact or naturally occurring object.
Use code "r" to indicate that the content of the record is for a three-dimensional artifact or a naturally occurring object. This includes man-made objects such as models, dioramas, games, puzzles, simulations, sculptures and other three-dimensional art works, exhibits, machines, clothing, toys, and stitchery. It also includes naturally occurring objects such as microscope specimens (or representations of them) and other specimens mounted for viewing.
Related fields, etc.
Leader/06 (MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data)
See also:
Section E. MARC 21 Format for Serials as Applied Within CONSER