Cataloger's Reference Shelf
MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data
Cataloger's Reference Shelf
MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data
584 Accumulation and Frequency of Use Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 584 contains measurements of and information about the rates of accumulation when the described records are continuing, open-ended accessions. It may also include the rates of reference use of all described materials.
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 584 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 584 |
Accumulation and Frequency of Use Note |
O |
O |
R |
Indicator: |
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|
|
|
First |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
|
|
Second |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subfield code: |
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|
|
|
$a |
A |
O |
R |
|
$b |
A |
O |
R |
|
$3 |
O |
O |
NR |
|
$5 |
A |
O |
NR |
|
$6 |
A |
O |
NR |
|
$8 |
O |
O |
R |
Related MARC field or document:
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also:
