008/34 (006/17) Continuing resources: Entry convention

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character numeric code that indicates whether the item was cataloged according to successive entry, latest entry, or integrated entry cataloging conventions. A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.

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

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:	Description:
0	Successive entry
1	Latest entry
2	Integrated entry
\|	No attempt to code

Content designator history:

In 1975, character position 008/34 was redefined. Prior to the definition of variable data field 222 (Key Title) in 1975, 008/34 was defined as Title as it appears on the piece designator. The defined codes were: d (Different), t (Same as field 245), and m (Same as 1XX plus 245 fields).

006/17 and 008/34 SE Successive/latest entry [renamed, 2001]: This field was renamed Entry convention in 2001 to accommodate integrating entry convention.

2 - Integrating entry [new, 2001]