Note:   Examples of complex cross reference displays that may be generated from fields 260, 360, 663, 664, 665, and 666 are provided below.  Guidelines for applying the content designators for these fields can be found in the specific field.

Complex cross references are carried directly in records as reference note fields.  The following description is arranged by the source of the reference instruction phrase:  tag related (with subfield $i) and subfield $a.

Tag related reference instruction phrase with subfield $i

Field 260 may be used to generate a display of a cross reference with a reference instruction phrase such as see: or search under:.

Field 360 may be used to generate a cross reference with a reference instruction phrase such as see also: or search also under:.

The text in subfield $i (Explanatory text) augments the tag related instruction phrase.

Examples:

260  Complex See Reference - Subject

360  Complex See Also Reference - Subject

$a - Explanatory text

Subfield $a contains any reference instruction phrase needed in fields 663, 664, 665, and 666.

Examples:

663  Complex See Also Reference - Name

664  Complex See Reference - Name

665  History Reference

666  General Explanatory Reference - Name

See also:

Reference Note Fields

Tracing Fields:  Simple Cross References

For return, select:

Tracings and References - General Information