008/12 General retention policy

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character numeric code indicates the reporting organization's general retention policy for the bibliographic item. The organization's retention policy for specific parts or editions or for a limited time is contained in field 008/13-15 (Specific retention policy).

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:	Description:
0	Unknown
1	Other general retention policy
2	Retained except as replaced by updates
3	Sample issue retained
4	Retained until replaced by microform
5	Retained until replaced by cumulation, replacement volume, or revision
6	Retained for a limited period
7	Not retained
8	Permanently retained

Content designator history:

# - Permanently retained [obsolete]: Code # (blank) was used in holdings records that met the requirements of Serial Holdings Statements at the Summary Level (ANSI Z39.42).

Code 8 (Permanently retained) is defined for use in summary-level MARC holdings statements that follow Serial Holdings Statements (ANSI Z39.44) which replaced Z39.42.