008/07  Method of acquisition  (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates how the reporting organization acquires the bibliographic item.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Content designator history:

c - Cooperative or consortial purchase  [new, 2002]

l - Legal deposit  [new, 2009]

m - Membership  [new, 2002]

n - Non-library purchase  [new, 2002]

q - Lease  [new, 2015]

For information on other 008 character positions, see:

008  Fixed-Length Data Elements

See also:

Variable Control Fields