007: Electronic resource (007/00 = c)
Electronic resource: All computer files (i.e., both programs, data files, etc.), which usually consist of digitized machine-readable data, program code, etc. intended to be accessed, processed, or executed by a computer. In 2002, the Computer file 007 field was renamed "Electronic resource."
Field 007 has no indicators or subfield codes; the data elements are positionally defined. Field 007 for the category of material electronic resource currently has fourteen character positions defined for it. The first six positions (007/00-05) should always be used. An institution may choose additionally to code positions following 007/05 up to and including 007/13 if providing information about digitally reformatted or preserved materials.
Validity by material type: All character positions in 007 for electronic resource records are valid for all types.
Record requirements in National-level or Minimal-level records for 007 electronic resource: Mandatory if applicable. Requirements for the character positions vary. See the specific character position description.
Character positions in 007 for electronic resource:
007/01: Specific material designation
007/10: Quality assurance targets
See: Examples of 007 field for an electronic resource.
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