Leader/17 Encoding level

Character position definition and scope:

The Encoding level character position contains a one-character alphanumeric code that indicates the fullness of the bibliographic information and/or content designation of the bibliographic record.

Record requirements (National-level and Minimal-level) for Leader/17 for all types of material: Mandatory.

Validity by material type: Leader/17 and its codes in the table below are valid for all types.

Code:	Encoding level description:
#	Full level
1	Full level, material not examined
2	Less-than-full level, material not examined
3	Abbreviated level
4	Core level
5	Partial (preliminary) level
7	Minimal level
8	Prepublication level (CIP)
u	Unknown
z	Not applicable Encoding level concept does not apply.

Content designator history:

0 - Full level with item [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]

6 - Minimum level [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]

For information on other Leader positions, select:

Leader