641  Series Numbering Peculiarities (R)  (Variable Data Field)

Field definition and scope:

Field 641 contains a note describing irregularities in the report year coverage and/or numbering of a series named in the 1XX field of an established heading record for a series.  It may also contain a citation for the source of the information.  Distinct items of information are contained in separate 641 fields.

When field 641 is used, field 008/13 (Numbered or unnumbered series) contains code a or c.

Changes or variations in a series numbering that is to be used in a bibliographic record are contained in field 642 (Series Numbering Example).

The extent of volumes within a series is contained in field 640 (Series Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Designation).

The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.

Field 641 is repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National level (NLR) record requirements, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Input conventions:

Punctuation

Spacing

Display constant

LC Guidelines:

 641  Series Numbering Peculiarities

DCM Z1 Instructions:

 64X  Series Treatment

Related MARC fields or documents:

008/13  Numbered or unnumbered series

640  Series Dates of Publication and/or Sequential Designation

642  Series Numbering Example

880  Alternate Graphic Representation

See also:

64X  Series Treatment

Variable Data Fields