887 Non-MARC Information Field

Field definition and scope:

Field 887 contains data from non-MARC records for which there are no corresponding MARC 21 fields. It is used when converting non-MARC records into the MARC 21 format.

The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.

Field 887 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 887	Non-MARC Information Field	O	O	R
Indicator:
First	Undefined; contains a blank	M
Second	Undefined; contains a blank	M

Subfield code:
$a	Content of non-MARC field	M	O	NR
$2	Source of data	O	O	NR