680 Public General Note

Field definition and scope:

Field 680 contains a note that provides general information about a 1XX heading for which a specialized note field has not been defined. Each distinct item of information is contained in a separate 680 field. The note is written in a form adequate for public display. A general note not for public display is contained in field 667 (Nonpublic General Note).

The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.

Field 680 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:

Position	Description	NLR	Repeatability
Field 680	Public General Note	O	R
Indicator:
First	Undefined; contains a blank	M
Second	Undefined; contains a blank	M

Subfield code:
$a	Heading or subdivision term	A	R
$i	Explanatory text	M	R
$5	Institution to which field applies	A	R
$6	Linkage	A	NR
$8	Field link and sequence number	O	R

Content designator history:

680 - Subject Scope Note [redefined] [USMARC only]

Subfield $a - Subject heading or subdivision term [redefined] [USMARC only]

In 1991, this field was redefined as a public general note and its scope was expanded for use in authority records for both subjects and names.

LC Guidelines:

680 Public General Note