008/26 - 27 006/09 - 10 Maps (MP) |
Undefined (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element) |
Character position definition and scope:
These two character positions are undefined for Maps. They contain blanks or fill characters.
Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records: Optional.
Content designator history:
In 1980, the definition for the character positions 008/26-27 Publisher code (MP) was made obsolete. The recording of a map publisher code in these character positions was made obsolete in 1980. The name of the publisher may be contained in subfield $b of field 260 Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint).
See also:
006 and 008: Cross Reference Tables by Type of Material
006/01-17: Character Positions by Type of Material
006 Fixed-Length Data Elements - Additional Material Characteristics