880  Alternate Graphic Representation (R)  (Variable Data Field)

Field definition and scope:

Field 880 contains the fully content-designated representation, in a different script, of another field in the same record.  Field 880 is linked to the associated regular field by subfield $6 (Linkage).  A subfield $6 in the associated field also links that field to the 880 field.

When an associated field does not exist in the record, field 880 is constructed as if it did and a reserved occurrence number (00) is used to indicate the special situation.

The data in field 880 may be in more than one script.

Descriptions of models for and examples of multiscript records are contained in Appendix C; description of subfield $6 is in Appendix A; specifications for character sets and repertoires for scripts are found in MARC 21 Specifications for Record Structure, Character Sets, and Exchange Media.

The National level record requirement for this field is Mandatory if applicable.

Field 880 is 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:

See:  Example for this field.

LC Guidelines:

 880  Alternate Graphic Representation

See also:

8XX  Other Variable Fields

Variable Data Fields