Character position definition and scope:

The Item information in record character position contains a one-character code that indicates whether item information is in the record, contained in one or more of the 876-878 (Item Information) fields.

 

Code:

Item information in record description:

i

Item information

n

No item information

Content designator history:

In 1994, Leader/18  Item information in record was defined.  Prior to that change, this character position was undefined and contained a blank (#).

For information on other Leader positions, select:

Leader

See also:

MARC 21 Format for Holdings Data:  Contents