008/16  Completeness  (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character numeric code indicates an estimation of how much of the published multipart (Leader/06, Type of record, code v) or serial item (Leader/06, code y) is held by the reporting organization.  Percentages associated with values 1, 2, and 3 are for general guidance and are not prescriptive.  They may be determined locally.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Related MARC field or document:

008/12  General retention policy

For information on other 008 character positions, see:

008  Fixed-Length Data Elements

See also:

Variable Control Fields