Field definition and scope:

Field 562 contains information that distinguishes the copy(s) or version(s) of materials held by an archive or manuscript repository when more than one copy or version exists or could exist.

Note:  Statements relating to versions of manuscript works existing in two or more versions or states in single or multiple copies are recorded in field 250 (Edition Statement).

The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.

Field 562 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 562

Copy and Version Identification Note

O

O

R

Indicator:

 

 

 

 

First

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

Second

Undefined; contains a blank

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subfield code:

 

 

 

 

$a

Identifying markings

A

O

R

$b

Copy identification

A

O

R

$c

Version identification

A

O

R

$d

Presentation format

A

O

R

$e

Number of copies

A

O

R

$3

Materials specified

O

O

NR

$5

Institution to which field applies

A

O

NR

$6

Linkage

A

O

NR

$8

Field link and sequence number

O

O

R

Input conventions:

Punctuation

Related MARC field or document:

880  Alternate Graphic Representation

See also:

5XX  Note Fields

Variable Data Fields