6XX Subject Access Fields

Definition and scope:

The 6XX fields contain subject access entries and terms. Most of these fields contain subject added entries or access terms based on the lists and authority files identified in the second indicator (Subject heading system/thesaurus) or in subfield $2 (Source of subject heading or term). One field contains uncontrolled subject access data.

For mixed materials and collections under archival control, considerable use is made of the 6XX fields to reflect the subject content of the described materials through controlled and uncontrolled headings and terms. The 7XX fields are used less frequently to provide access.

Specific field information:

For information on content designators (indicator and subfield code definitions and examples), National level requirements, field and subfield repeatability, and input conventions for any of the 6XX fields, select from the list below:

600 Subject Added Entry - Personal Name (R)

610 Subject Added Entry - Corporate Name (R)

611 Subject Added Entry - Meeting Name (R)

630 Subject Added Entry - Uniform Title (R)

647 Subject Added Entry - Named Event (R)

648 Subject Added Entry - Chronological Term (R)

650 Subject Added Entry - Topical Term (R)

651 Subject Added Entry - Geographic Name (R)

653 Index Term - Uncontrolled (R)

654 Subject Added Entry - Faceted Topical Terms (R)

655 Index Term - Genre/Form (R)

656 Index Term - Occupation (R)