DCM Z1: 374 Occupation
General:
Prefer controlled vocabulary, such as LCDGT or MeSH, recording the source in subfield $2. For consistency, capitalize the first term in each subfield $a. When terms do not come from a controlled vocabulary, use a singular form.
See LC-PCC PS 9.16.1.3 for instructions on recording profession or occupation as an element. See LC-PCC PS 9.19.1.6 for instructions using a profession or occupation term in an access point.
Repeatability:
In choosing between repeating a field vs. repeating a subfield: If the only addition to an existing field is an additional term from the same vocabulary, repeat the affected subfield. If the vocabulary source differs, or if another associated element differs (such as a range of dates), repeat the field. Overall best practice: repeat the field when needed for clarity.
Subfield $2 - Source of term:
Codes from either the Occupation Term Source Codes or the Subject Heading and Term Source Codes lists may be recorded in subfield $2 for the 374 field.
Subfield $s - Start period and Subfield $t - End period:
Follow the LC/PCC practice for subfield $s and subfield $t provided in the 373 field (DCM Z1).
Subfield $u - Uniform Resource Identifier and Subfield $v - Source of information:
Follow the LC/PCC practice for subfield $u and subfield $v provided in the 046 field (DCM Z1).
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