563 Binding Information (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 563 contains binding information and is intended primarily for use with antiquarian materials, rare books, and other special collections. It is not intended for serials bound together after publication for shelving and storage purposes.
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 563 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 563 |
Binding Information |
O |
O |
R |
Indicator: |
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First |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
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Second |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
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Subfield code: |
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$a |
M |
O |
NR |
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$u |
O |
O |
R |
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$3 |
O |
O |
NR |
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$5 |
A |
O |
NR |
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$6 |
A |
O |
NR |
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$8 |
O |
O |
R |
Related MARC field or document:
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also: