DCM Z1: 376 Family Information
General:
Prefer controlled vocabulary, such as LCSH, 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.
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 $b - Name of prominent member:
When giving the name of the prominent member of the family in 376 subfield $b, give the form for the person as found in subfield $g of the 100 field of the NAR for the family. Do not include any internal subfield coding in subfield $b.
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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