Field definition and scope:

Field 682 contains the explanation for the deletion of an established heading or subdivision record from an authority file.  The replacement heading(s) may be contained in subfield(s) $a.  Field 682 is appropriate only when Leader/05 (Record status) contains code d (Deleted).

The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.

Field 682 is NOT repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National level (NLR) record requirements, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Position

Description

NLR

Repeatability

Field 682

Deleted Heading Information

O

NR

Indicator:

 

 

 

First

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

Second

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

 

 

 

Subfield code:

 

 

 

$a

Replacement heading

A

R

$i

Explanatory text

M

R

$0

Replacement authority record control number

O

R

$6

Linkage

A

NR

$8

Field link and sequence number

O

R

Content designator history:

Subfield $0 - Replacement authority record control number  [new, 2007]

LC Guidelines:

 682  Deleted Heading Information

Related MARC fields or documents:

Leader/05  Record status

880  Alternate Graphic Representation

See also:

667-68X  Notes

Variable Data Fields