Field definition and scope:

Field 515 contains an unformatted note giving irregularities and peculiarities in numbering or publishing patterns.  This note may also be used to show that a publication is issued in parts or revised editions, or to express report year coverage.

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

Field 515 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 515

Numbering Peculiarities Note

A

O

R

Indicator:

 

 

 

 

First

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

Second

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subfield code:

 

 

 

 

$a

Numbering peculiarities note

M

O

NR

$6

Linkage

A

O

NR

$8

Field link and sequence number

O

O

R

Input conventions:

Punctuation

Content designator history:

Subfield $z - Source of note information  (SE)  [obsolete]:  Subfield $z was made obsolete in 1990.  Source information is included as part of the numbering peculiarities note in subfield $a.

Related MARC field or document:

880  Alternate Graphic Representation

See also:

5XX  Note Fields

Variable Data Fields