Field definition and scope:

Field 083 contains a classification number used for subject access.

The classification number is taken from the Dewey Decimal Classification, accessed through electronic or printed versions.  Through 1997, updates were issued in DC&: Dewey Decimal Classification Additions, Notes and Decisions.

The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.

Field 083 is repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National-level (NLR) and Minimal-level (MLR) record requirements, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Position

Description

NLR

MLR

Repeatability

Field 083

Additional Dewey Decimal Classification Number

O

O

R

Indicator:

 

 

 

 

First

Type of edition

M

 

 

0

Full edition

A

 

 

1

Abridged edition

A

 

 

7

Other edition specified in subfield $2

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subfield code:

 

 

 

 

$a

Classification number

M

O

R

$c

Classification number - ending number of span

A

O

R

$m

Standard or optional designation

M

O

NR

$q

Assigning agency

O

O

NR

$y

Table sequence number for internal subarrangement or add table

A

O

R

$z

Table identification

 

 

R

$2

Edition information

M

O

NR

$6

Linkage

A

O

NR

$8

Field link and sequence number

O

O

R

Input conventions:

Spacing

Display constant

Standard or optional designation

Content designator history:

Field 083 - Additional Dewey Decimal Classification Number  [new, 2008]

First Indicator - Type of edition

Value 7 - Other edition specified in subfield $2  [new, 2011]

Subfield $2 - Edition number  [renamed, 2021] [redescribed, 2021]

Related MARC fields or documents:

Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index

Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index

DC&:  Dewey Decimal Classification Additions, Notes and Decisions

MARC Code List for Languages

MARC Code List for Organizations

Representation of Dates and Times (ISO 8601)

See also:

0XX  Numbers and Codes

Variable Data Fields