Field definition and scope:

Field 357 contains specifics pertaining to originator (i.e., author, producer) control of dissemination of the material in hand.  Subfield $a contains a specific term denoting that the originator has control over the material.  Other information may be present in the field, e.g., the name of the originator, the names of those authorized to receive the material, and other restrictions.  This field may or may not be used in conjunction with field 355 (Security Classification Control).

The National level record requirement for this field is Mandatory if applicable.

Field 357 is NOT repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National-level (NLR) and Minimal-level (MLR) record requirements, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Position

Description

NLR

MLR

Repeatability

Field 357

Originator Dissemination Control

A

O

NR

Indicator:

 

 

 

 

First

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

Second

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subfield code:

 

 

 

 

$a

Originator control term

M

O

NR

$b

Originating agency

M

O

R

$c

Authorized recipients of material

A

O

R

$g

Other restrictions

A

O

R

$6

Linkage

A

O

NR

$8

Field link and sequence number

O

O

R

Input conventions:

Punctuation

Related MARC fields or documents:

355  Security Classification Control

880  Alternate Graphic Representation

See also:

3XX  Physical Description, Etc. Fields

Variable Data Fields