508 Creation/Production Credits Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 508 contains a note that states the credits for persons or organizations, other than members of the cast, who have participated in the creation and/or production of the work.
This field is repeatable to record complex or multiple credit notes.
The note is usually displayed and/or printed with an introductory term that is generated as a display constant.
The National level record requirement for this field is Mandatory if applicable.
Field 508 is 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 508 |
Creation/Production Credits Note |
A |
O |
R |
Indicator: |
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First |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
|
|
Second |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
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Subfield code: |
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|
|
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$a |
M |
O |
NR |
|
$6 |
A |
O |
NR |
|
$8 |
O |
O |
R |
In 2001, field 508 was changed from Not repeatable (NR) to Repeatable (R) to record complex or multiple credit notes.
Related MARC field or document:
511 Participant or Performer Note
See also: