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USMARC Concise Authority: See Also From Tracing Fields (5XX)

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Fields 500-585, the See Also From tracing fields, are used to identify different authorized forms of headings related to the authorized form of heading in the 1XX field. General information about these USMARC data elements is presented in the Tracing and References--General Information section. See Also From tracings are recorded in one of the following fields:

• 500 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--PERSONAL NAME (R)
• 510 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--CORPORATE NAME (R)
• 511 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--MEETING NAME (R)
• 530 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--UNIFORM TITLE (R)
• 550 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--TOPICAL TERM (R)
• 551 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GEOGRAPHIC NAME (R)
• 555 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GENRE/FORM TERM (R)
• 580 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GENERAL SUBDIVISION (R)
• 581 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GEOGRAPHIC SUBDIVISION (R)
• 582 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--CHRONOLOGICAL SUBDIVISION (R)
• 585 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--FORM SUBDIVISION (R)

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500 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--PERSONAL NAME (R)

A tracing for a personal name see also from reference that is used in established heading records to trace a see also from reference from an established personal name to a related established heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

• First - Type of personal name entry element
  • 0 - Forename
  • 1 - Surname
  • 3 - Family name
• Second - Undefined
  Contains a blank (#).

Subfield Codes

• $a - Personal name (NR)
• $b - Numeration (NR)
• $c - Titles and other words associated with a name (R)
• $d - Dates associated with a name (NR)
• $e - Relator term (R)
• $f - Date of a work (NR)
• $g - Miscellaneous information (NR)
• $h - Medium (NR)
• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $k - Form subheading (R)
• $l - Language of a work (NR)
• $m - Medium of performance for music (R)
• $n - Number of part/section of a work (R)
• $o - Arranged statement for music (NR)
• $p - Name of part/section of a work (R)
• $q - Fuller form of name (NR)
• $r - Key for music (NR)
• $s - Version (NR)
• $t - Title of a work (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

500	1#$wg $aLong, Robert Alexander, $d1850-1934 $xHomes and haunts $zMissouri
500	1#$aFaure, Gabriel, $d1845-1924. $tBallades, $mpiano orchestra, $nop. 19
500	3#$aHorn family

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510 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--CORPORATE NAME (R)

A tracing for a corporate name see also from reference that is used in established heading records to trace a see also from reference from an established corporate name to a related established heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

• First - Type of corporate name entry element
  • 0 - Inverted name
  • 1 - Jurisdiction name
  • 2 - Name in direct order
• Second - Undefined
  Contains a blank (#).

Subfield Codes

• $a - Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element (NR)
• $b - Subordinate unit (R)
• $c - Location of meeting (NR)
• $d - Date of meeting or treaty signing (R)
• $e - Relator term (R)
• $f - Date of a work (NR)
• $g - Miscellaneous information (NR)
• $h - Medium (NR)
• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $k - Form subheading (R)
• $l - Language of a work (NR)
• $m - Medium of performance for music (R)
• $n - Number of part/section/meeting (R)
• $o - Arranged statement for music (NR)
• $p - Name of part/section of a work (R)
• $r - Key for music (NR)
• $s - Version (NR)
• $t - Title of a work (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

510	1#$wa $aMissouri. $bState Highway Patrol. $bCriminal Records Section
510	2#$wanna $aKarachi Entomological Society
510	2#$wb $aOklahoma Council on Juvenile Delinquency
510	2#$wb $aAssociation for Computing Machinery. $bSpecial Interest Group on Small and Personal Computing Systems and Applications
510	1#$wa $aMaryland. $bAir Quality Programs

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511 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--MEETING NAME (R)

A tracing for a meeting name see also from reference that is used in established heading records to trace a see also from reference from an established meeting name to a related established heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

• First - Type of meeting name entry element
  • 0 - Inverted name
  • 1 - Jurisdiction name
  • 2 - Name in direct order
• Second - Undefined
  Contains a blank (#).

Subfield Codes

• $a - Meeting name or jurisdiction name as entry element (NR)
• $c - Location of meeting (NR)
• $d - Date of meeting (NR)
• $e - Subordinate unit (R)
• $f - Date of a work (NR)
• $g - Miscellaneous information (NR)
• $h - Medium (NR)
• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $k - Form subheading (R)
• $l - Language of a work (NR)
• $n - Number of part/section/meeting (R)
• $p - Name of part/section of a work (R)
• $q - Name of meeting following jurisdiction name entry element (NR)
• $s - Version (NR)
• $t - Title of a work (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

511	2#$wa $aInternational Drip Irrigation Meeting
511	2#$wb $aInternational Drip/Trickle Irrigation Congress
511	2#$wa $aColloque europeen de droit rural
511	2#$wb $aEntretiens de Bichat Pitie-Salpetriere
511	2#$aMexico-United States Interparliamentary Conference. $eDelegations
511	2#$wa $aAIC Seminar. $tProceedings

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530 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--UNIFORM TITLE (R)

A tracing for a uniform title see also from reference that is used in established heading records to trace a see also from reference from an established uniform title to a related established heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

• First - Undefined
  Contains a blank (#).
• Second - Nonfiling characters
  Contains a value that specifies the number of character positions associated with a definite or indefinite article (e.g., Le, An) at the beginning of a title that are disregarded in sorting and filing processes.

Subfield Codes

• $a - Uniform title (NR)
• $d - Date of treaty signing (R)
• $f - Date of a work (NR)
• $g - Miscellaneous information (NR)
• $h - Medium (NR)
• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $k - Form subheading (R)
• $l - Language of a work (NR)
• $m - Medium of performance for music (R)
• $n - Number of part/section of a work (R)
• $o - Arranged statement for music (NR)
• $p - Name of part/section of a work (R)
• $r - Key for music (NR)
• $s - Version (NR)
• $t - Title of a work (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

530	#0$aDead Sea scrolls
530	#0$aReviews of national policies for education
530	#0$wb $aData report (Maryland. Air Management Administration)
530	#0$aCollection Cinema d'aujourd'hui. $pDossiers
530	#0$wb $aPublicaciones del Archivo Historico de la Provincia de Buenos Aires "Ricardo Levene." $nIII, $pDocumentos del archivo
530	#0$wg $aVedas $xCriticism, interpretation, etc.

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550 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--TOPICAL TERM (R)

A tracing for a topical term see also from reference that is used in established heading records to trace a see also from reference from an established topical heading to a related established heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

• $a - Topical term or geographic name as entry element (NR)
• $b - Topical term following geographic name as entry element (NR)
• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

550	##$wg $aFoot
550	##$wg $aGod
550	##$wg $aIndians of North America $xWars $y1862-1865

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551 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GEOGRAPHIC NAME (R)

A tracing for a geographic name see also from reference that is used in established heading records to trace a see also from reference from an established geographic name to a related established heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

• $a - Geographic name (NR)
• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

551	##$waa $aCeylon
551	##$aBelgrano (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
551	##$aKensington and Chelsea (London, England)
551	##$aLondon (England)
551	##$wg $aArctic Ocean

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555 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GENRE/FORM TERM (R)

Contains a tracing for a genre/form term see also from reference. It is used in an established heading record or an established heading and subdivision record to trace a see also from reference from an established genre/form term heading to a related established heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

• $a - Genre/form term (NR)
• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

555	##$wh $a3-D films
555	##$wg $aSerial publications

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580 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GENERAL SUBDIVISION (R)

Contains a tracing for a general subdivision see also from reference. It is used in a subdivision record to trace a see also from reference from an authorized general subdivision to a related authorized heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

580	##$xAbbreviations
580	##$xShrines
580	##$xOfficials and employees $xLeave regulations

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581 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--GEOGRAPHIC SUBDIVISION (R)

Contains a tracing for a geographic subdivision see also from reference. It is used in a subdivision record to trace a see also from reference from an authorized geographic subdivision to a related authorized heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

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582 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--CHRONOLOGICAL SUBDIVISION (R)

Contains a tracing for a chronological subdivision see also from reference. It is used in a subdivision record to trace a see also from reference from an authorized chronological subdivision to a related authorized heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Example

582	##$wg $y1961-1963

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585 - SEE ALSO FROM TRACING--FORM SUBDIVISION (R)

Contains a tracing for a form subdivision see also from reference. It is used in a subdivision record to trace a see also from reference from an authorized form subdivision to a related authorized heading.
Content designators defined for this field are generally the same as those for the corresponding 1XX field, where some descriptions can be found. The descriptions of subfield $w and subfield $i are given in the Tracing and Reference Fields--General Information section.

Indicators

Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)

Subfield Codes

• $i - Reference instruction phrase (NR)
• $v - Form subdivision (R)
• $w - Control subfield (NR)
  • 0 - Special relationship
  • 1 - Tracing use restriction
  • 2 - Earlier form of heading
  • 3 - Reference display
• $x - General subdivision (R)
• $y - Chronological subdivision (R)
• $z - Geographic subdivision (R)
• $0 - Record control number (R)
• $5 - Institution to which field applies (R)
• $6 - Linkage (NR)

Examples

585	##$vAbbreviations
585	##$vMicroform catalogs
585	##$vAutobiographies