008/29 (006/12) Maps: Form of item

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code specifies the form of material for the item in hand. A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.

Record requirements for National-level records: Mandatory; for Minimal-level records: Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:	Description:
#	None of the following Item is not specified by one of the other codes.
a	Microfilm
b	Microfiche
c	Microopaque
d	Large print
f	Braille
o	Online
q	Direct electronic
r	Regular print reproduction Item is a reproduction in regular eye-readable print, such as a photocopy.
s	Electronic
\|	No attempt to code

Content designator history:

o - Online [new, 2010]

q - Direct electronic [new, 2010]