083 Additional Dewey Decimal Classification Number (R) (Variable Data Field)
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 |
M |
|
|
|
0 |
A |
|
|
|
1 |
A |
|
|
|
7 |
A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subfield code: |
|
|
|
|
$a |
M |
O |
R |
|
$c |
A |
O |
R |
|
$m |
M |
O |
NR |
|
$q |
O |
O |
NR |
|
$y |
Table sequence number for internal subarrangement or add table |
A |
O |
R |
$z |
|
|
R |
|
$2 |
M |
O |
NR |
|
$6 |
A |
O |
NR |
|
$8 |
O |
O |
R |
Standard or optional designation
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 Organizations
Representation of Dates and Times (ISO 8601)
See also: