Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates the width or dimensions of the projected graphic item.  Width is given for filmstrips.  Height and width are given for slides and transparencies.  Only the most common dimensions are indicated.

For film and slides, only codes that exactly match the measurements of the item as given in the physical description should be used.  If no code exactly matches, code z (Other) is used.

For transparencies, the code that most closely approximates the dimensions as stated in the physical description is used.

For slides and transparencies, the dimensions include the size of the mount for the item.

A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this position.

Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records:  Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Codes:

Descriptions:

Film:  (Only codes that exactly match the measurements of the item as given in the physical description should be used.)

 

a

Standard 8 mm.

b

Super 8 mm./single 8 mm.

c

9.5 mm.

d

16 mm.

e

28 mm.

f

35 mm.

g

70 mm.

 

 

Slides:  (Only codes that exactly match the measurements of the item as given in the physical description should be used.)

 

j

2x2 in. or 5x5 cm.

k

2-1/4 x 2-1/4 in. or 6x6 cm.

 

 

Transparencies:  (The code that most closely approximates the dimensions as stated in the physical description is used.)

 

s

4x5 in. or 10x13 cm.

t

5x7 in. or 13x18 cm.

v

8x10 in. or 21x26 cm.

w

9x9 in. or 23x23 cm.

x

10x10 in. or 26x26 cm.

y

7x7 in. or 18x18 cm.

 

 

All other:

 

u

Unknown  The dimensions are not known.

z

Other  Dimensions for which none of the other defined codes is appropriate.

|

No attempt to code

Content designator history:

Character position 05 (Width or dimensions) was moved to position 07 when field 007 was restructured in 1981.

u - 7x7 in. or 18x18 cm.  [obsolete, 1980]

y - Unknown  [obsolete, 1980]

To return, select:

007:  Projected graphic

007  Physical Description Fixed Field