008/39 All materials |
Cataloging source (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element) |
Character position definition and scope:
The Cataloging source is a one-character code indicating the agency which is the creator of the original cataloging record. If the cataloging source is known, it is identified in subfield $a of field 040 (Cataloging Source). A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.
National-level and Minimal-level record requirements for position 008/39 for all types of material are Mandatory.
Validity by material type: Valid for all types.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Code: |
Description: |
c |
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d |
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u |
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| |
No attempt to code |
# - Library of Congress [redefined, 1997]
a - National Agricultural Library [obsolete, 1997] [USMARC only]
b - National Library of Medicine [obsolete, 1997] [USMARC only]
d - Another national library cataloguing [redefined, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
l - Library of Congress cataloguing [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
o - Other institution cataloguing [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
n - Report to New serial titles [obsolete, 1997] [USMARC only]
r - Reporting library [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]
Code n was made obsolete following the cessation of publication of New serial titles.
Related MARC field or document:
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