USMARC Concise Bibliographic: Number and Code Fields (01X-04X)
Fields 010-048 contain control and linking numbers, standard numbers, and codes that relate to the bibliographic item described in the record.
- 010 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER (NR)
- 013 - PATENT CONTROL INFORMATION
- 015 - NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY NUMBER (NR)
- 016 - NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHIC AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER (R)
- 017 - COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION NUMBER (R)
- 018 - COPYRIGHT ARTICLE-FEE CODE (NR)
- 020 - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER (R)
- 022 - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD SERIAL NUMBER (R)
- 024 - OTHER STANDARD IDENTIFIER (R)
- 025 - OVERSEAS ACQUISITION NUMBER (R)
- 027 - STANDARD TECHNICAL REPORT NUMBER (R)
- 028 - PUBLISHER NUMBER (R)
- 030 - CODEN DESIGNATION (R)
- 032 - POSTAL REGISTRATION NUMBER (R)
- 033 - DATE/TIME AND PLACE OF AN EVENT (R)
- 034 - CODED CARTOGRAPHIC MATHEMATICAL DATA (R)
- 035 - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER (R)
- 036 - ORIGINAL STUDY NUMBER FOR COMPUTER DATA FILES (NR)
- 037 - SOURCE OF ACQUISITION (R)
- 040 - CATALOGING SOURCE (NR)
- 041 - LANGUAGE CODE (NR)
- 042 - AUTHENTICATION CODE (NR)
- 043 - GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE (NR)
- 044 - COUNTRY OF PUBLISHING/PRODUCING ENTITY CODE (NR)
- 045 - TIME PERIOD OF CONTENT (NR)
- 046 - TYPE OF DATE CODE, DATE 1, DATE 2 (B.C. DATES) (NR)
- 047 - FORM OF MUSICAL COMPOSITION CODE (NR)
- 048 - NUMBER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OR VOICES CODE (R)
010 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER (NR)
A unique number assigned to a USMARC record by the Library of Congress. Valid USMARC prefixes for LC control numbers are published in USMARC Format for Bibliographic Data.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - LC control number (NR)
- $b - NUCMC control number (R)
- $z - Cancelled/invalid LC control number (R)
Examples
010 |
##$a###68004897# |
010 |
##$a###79139101#/AC/MN |
010 |
##$a###73002284#//r752 |
010 |
##$anuc76039265# |
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013 - PATENT CONTROL INFORMATION (NR)
Contains information used to control patent documents. In addition to information about patents, this field may contain information relating to inventors' certificates, utility certificates, utility models, patents or certificates of addition, inventors' certificates of addition, utility certificates of addition, and published applications for any of these.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Number (R)
- $b - Country (R)
The source of the code is the USMARC Code List for Countries that is maintained by the Library of Congress. - $c - Type of number (R)
Contains a designation of the type of patent document identifier - $d - Date (R)
The date a patent or certificate was granted, or the date of acceptance of an application. The date requires 8 numeric characters in the pattern yyyymmdd (4 for the year, 2 for the month, and 2 for the day). - $e - Status information (R)
Text that explains or clarifies the status of the patent document identified by the number in the field. - $f - Party to document (R)
Information that identifies the country or agency that is party to the document. The source of country codes is the USMARC Code List for Countries; the source of organization codes is the USAMRC Code List for Organizations. Both lists are maintained by the Library of Congress. - $6 - Linkage (NR)
The linking tag number of the associated field and a two-character occurrence number (right justified with a zero in the unused position) that link fields that are alternate graphic representations of each other. Subfield $6 is the first subfield in the field and is structured as follows: <linking tag>-<occurrence number>.
Examples
013 |
##$a67-SC41534 $bgw# $cC1 $d19671108 |
013 |
##$a70-121204 $bxxu $cpatent $d19700822 |
013 |
##$a73-19001 $bit# $cB $d19730102 |
013 |
##$a82-US1336 $cA $d19820928 $fSzGeWIPO |
013 |
##$a84-948 $bnl# $coktrooi $d19840326 |
013 |
##$a70-123456 $bxxu $cstatutory invention registration $d19700414 $egranted $d19710419 4eeffective |
013 |
##$a93-10077 $bxxu $cpatent $d19930322 $econtinuation |
013 |
##$a74-2202467 $bxxu $cpatent $d19740305 $epublished |
013 |
##$a82-57623 $cpriority application $d19820213 $fCmYaOAPI |
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015 - NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY NUMBER (NR)
The bibliography entry number for cataloging information that is derived from a national bibliography.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - National bibliography number (R)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
015 |
##$aF84-3117 |
015 |
##$aB67-20987 $aB67-20988 (pbk) |
015 |
##$aGFR67-A14-54 $aAu67- 6 |
015 |
##$aF67-835 (v. 1) $aF67-9455 (v. 2) |
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016 - NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHIC AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER (R)
Contains unique numbers that have been assigned to a record by a national bibliographic agency other than the Library of Congress. The control number may also appear in field 001 (Control Number) in records distributed by the same national agency. This number is a record control number used in a national bibliographic agency system, ather than a number used for an entry in a national bibliographic, field 015 (National Bibliography Number).
Indicators
- First - National bibliographic agency
Identifies a specific national bibliographic agency as the source of the control number, or refers to a code in subfield $2 (Source).- # - National Library of Canada
- 7 - Source specified in subfield $2
Used when the source of the control number is indicated by a code in subfield $2. The source of the code is the USMARC Colde List for Organizations that is maintained by the Library of Congress.
- Second - Undefined
Contains a blank (#).
Subfield Codes
- $a - Record control number (NR)
- $z - Cancelled or invalid record control number (R)
- $2 - Source (NR)
Examples
016 |
##$a#730032016 rev |
016 |
##$a#84074272XE# |
016 |
7#$a94.763966.7 $2GyFmDB |
016 |
7#$aPTBN000004618 $2PoLiBN |
016 |
##$a890000298##rev $z89000298## |
016 |
7#$ab9117951 $zE000214460 $2Uk |
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017 - COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION NUMBER (R)
The copyright registration or legal deposit number for an item that was acquired by copyright or legal deposit.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Copyright registration number (R)
- $b - Source (agency assigning number) (NR)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
017 |
##$aEU781596 $bU.S. Copyright Office |
017 |
##$aPA52-758 (English subtitled version) $aPA52-759 (English language dubbed version) $bU.S. Copyright Office |
017 |
##$aDL1377-1984 $bBibliotheque nationale de France |
017 |
##$aVA26037 $aVA26038 $aVA26039 $aVA26040 $aVA26041 $aVA26042 $aVA26043 $bU.S. Copyright Office |
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018 - COPYRIGHT ARTICLE-FEE CODE (NR)
A unique identification code for a component part of a monograph or a serial.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Code
- $a - Copyright article-fee code (NR)
Examples
018 |
##$a0844021842/78/010032- 08$01.25/1 |
018 |
##$a03043923/78/050 243-03$00.95/0 |
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020 - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER (R)
The ISBN assigned to a monographic publication by designated agencies in each country participating in the program. The field may include terms of availability and cancelled or invalid ISBNs. The initialism ISBN, the phrase ISBN (invalid), and the hyphens embedded in the number are not carried in the USMARC record. (The ISBN is an agency-assigned data element.)
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - International Standard Book Number
(NR)
The valid ISBN and any parenthetical qualifying information. ISBN and the embedded hyphens may be generated. - $c - Terms of availability (NR)
The price or a brief statement of availability and any parenthetical information qualifying the information. - $z - Cancelled/invalid ISBN (R)
A cancelled or invalid ISBN and any parenthetical qualifying information. ISBN (invalid) and the embedded hyphens may be generated. - $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
020 |
##$a0491001304 |
020 |
##$a0914378260 (pbk. : v. 1) $c$5.00 |
020 |
##$a0394502884 (Random House) : $c$12.50 |
020 |
##$a0877790019 (black leather) $z0877780116 : $c$14.00 |
020 |
##$a0456789012 (reel l) |
020 |
##$c$8.95 |
020 |
##$cRs15.76 ($5.60 U.S.) |
020 |
##$cRental material |
020 |
##$cFor sale ($200.00 for 3/4 in.; $150.00 for 1/2 in.) |
020 |
##$c$3.60 (pbk.) |
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022 - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD SERIAL NUMBER (R)
The ISSN assigned to a serial publication by a national center under the auspices of the International Serials Data System (ISDS). The initialism ISSN and the phrases ISSN (incorrect) and ISSN (cancelled) are not carried in the USMARC record. (The ISSN is an agency-assigned data element.)
Indicators
- First - Level of international interest
A value that indicates whether the serial is of international interest.- # - Level of international interest not
designated
This value is used by all institutions other than the National Serials Data Program (NSDP) and ISDS/Canada when recording an ISSN from an issue or from a bibliography. - 0 - Serial of international interest; full record
registered with ISSN Network
This value is used only by the NSDP and ISDS/Canada. - 1 - Serial not of international interest;
abbreviated record registered with ISSN Network
This value is used only by the NSDP and ISDS/Canada.
- # - Level of international interest not
designated
- Second - Undefined
Contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - International Standard Serial Number
(NR)
The valid ISSN for the serial. ISSN may be generated. - $y - Incorrect ISSN (R)
ISSN (incorrect) may be generated. - $z - Cancelled ISSN (R)
ISSN (cancelled) may be generated. - $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
022 |
##$a0376-4583 |
022 |
0#$a0046-225X $y0046- 2254 |
022 |
0#$a0145-0808 $z0361- 7106 |
022 |
0#$z0027-3473 |
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024 - OTHER STANDARD IDENTIFIER (R)
Contains a standard number or code published on an item which cannot be accommodated in another field (e.g., field 020 (International Standard Book Number), 022 (International Standard Serial Number), 027 (Standard Technical Report Number)). The type of standard number or code is identified in the first indicator position or in subfield $2 (Source of number or code).
Indicators
- First - Type of standard number or code
A value that indicates the type of standard code contained in the field.- 0 - International Standard Recording Code
- 1 - Universal Product Code
- 2 - International Standard Music Number
- 3 - International Article Number
- 4 - Serial Item and Contribution Identifier
- 7 - Source specified in subfield $2
- 8 - Unspecified type of standard number or code
- Second - Difference indicator
- # - No information provided
- 0 - No difference
- 1 - Difference
Subfield Codes
- $a - Standard recording code (NR)
- $c - Terms of availability (NR)
- $d - Additional codes following the standard number or code (NR)
- $z - Cancelled/invalid standard code (R)
- $2 - Source of code or number (NR)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
024 |
0#$aFRZ039101231 |
024 |
10$a070993005955 $d35740 |
024 |
2#$aM571100511 |
024 |
30$a9780449906200 $d51000 |
024 |
41$a875623247541986340134QTP1 |
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025 - OVERSEAS ACQUISITION NUMBER (R)
A number assigned by the Library of Congress to an item that was acquired through one of its overseas acquisition programs. (The number is an agency- assigned data element.)
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Code
- $a - Overseas acquisition number (R)
Examples
025 |
##$aLACAP67-3676 |
025 |
##$aPL480:I-E-8421 |
025 |
##$aAe-F-355 $aAe-F- 562 |
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027 - STANDARD TECHNICAL REPORT NUMBER (R)
The STRN assigned to a technical report. The assignment of STRNs is coordinated by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), which also maintains an assignment registry.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Standard Technical Report Number (NR)
- $z - Cancelled/invalid STRN (R)
Examples
027 |
##$aMPC-387 |
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028 - PUBLISHER NUMBER (R)
The formatted number used for sound recordings, printed music, and videorecordings. Publisher's numbers that are gien in an unformatted form are recorded in field 500 (General Note). A print constant identifying the kind of publisher number may be generated based on the value in the first indicator position.
Indicators
- First - Type of publisher number
A value that indicates the type of publisher's number contained in the field.- 0 - Issue number
The number assigned by the publisher to identify the issue or serial designation. - 1 - Matrix number
The number that identifies the master from which recording was pressed. - 2 - Plate number
The number assigned by a publisher to a printed music publication. - 3 - Other publisher number
- 4 - Videorecording number
- 0 - Issue number
- Second - Note/added entry controller
- 0 - No note, no added entry
- 1 - Note, added entry required
- 2 - Note, no added entry
- 3 - No note, added entry required
Subfield Codes
- $a - Publisher number (NR)
- $b - Source (NR)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield 6 under field 013.
Examples
028 |
01$aSTMA 8007 $bTamla Motown |
028 |
11$a256A090 $bDeutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft |
028 |
20$aB. & H. 8797 $bBreitkopf & Hartel |
028 |
30$aMV600167 $bMGM/UA |
028 |
40$aVM5108 $bVidmark Entertainment |
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030 - CODEN DESIGNATION (R)
The CODEN designation for a bibliographic title. (The CODEN is assigned by the International CODEN Section of Chemical Abstracts Service and is an agency-assigned data element.)
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - CODEN (NR)
The valid CODEN for the title. - $z - Cancelled/invalid CODEN (R)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
030 |
##$aJACSAT |
030 |
##$aASIRAF $zASITAF |
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032 - POSTAL REGISTRATION NUMBER (R)
The number assigned to a publication for which the specified postal service permits the use of a special mailing class privilege.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Postal registration number (NR)
The six numeric characters are right justified and each unused position contains a zero. The hyphen that may appear between the third and fourth digits on printed sources is not carried in the USMARC record; it may be generated. - $b - Source (agency assigning number) (NR)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
032 |
##$a686310 $bUSPS |
032 |
##$a063480 $bUSPS |
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033 - DATE/TIME AND PLACE OF AN EVENT (R)
Formatted date/time and/or coded place of creation, capture, or broadcast associated with an event or the finding of a naturally occurring object. This information in textual form is contained in field 518 (Date/Time and Place of an Event Note).
Indicators
- First - Type of date in subfield $a
A value that indicates the type of date information contained in subfield $a.- # - No date information
The field contains no subfield $a. - 0 - Single date
- 1 - Multiple single dates
This value is also used for two consecutive dates. - 2 - Range of dates
The creation, capture, or finding dates span more than two consecutive days and the individual dates are unknown or are too numerous to be specified.
- # - No date information
- Second - Type of event
A value that indicates the type of event information contained in the field.- # - No information provided
- 0 - Capture
The recording of sound, the filming of visual images, the making or producing of an item, including the creation of an item not involving recording or filming. - 1 - Broadcast
The broadcasting or rebroadcasting of sound or visual images. - 2 - Finding
The finding of a naturally occurring object.
Subfield Codes
- $a - Formatted date/time (R)
Seventeen characters, recorded in the pattern yyyymmddhhmm+-hmm, that indicate the actual or approximate date (yyyymmdd)/time (hhmm) of capture, finding, or broadcast and Time Differential Factor (+-hhmm) information. A hyphen (-) is used for unknown digits in the year/month/day segment. Within each segment, the data is right justified and any unused position contains a zero. - $b - Geographic classification area code
(R)
A four to six character numeric code for the main geographic area associated with the item. The source of the code is Library of Congress Classification Class G (dropping the letter G) that is maintained by the Library of Congress. - $c - Geographic classification subarea code
(R)
An alphanumeric Cutter number, derived from Class G or expanded Cutter lists, that represents a subarea of the geographic area coded in subfield $b. Cutter numbers for places in the U.S. are published in Geographic Cutters. Class G, Geographic Cutters, and the expanded Cutter lists are maintained by the Library of Congress. - $3 - Materials specified (NR)
The part of the described materials to which the field applies. - $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
033 |
00$a1858---- |
033 |
02$a19750305 $b4034 $cR4 |
033 |
01$a195410171930-0700 |
033 |
11$a198709071900-0400 $a198710012030-0400 |
033 |
21$a197809102000-0400 $a197809142000-0400 |
033 |
01$a1962----2130 |
033 |
01$a198707281409+0530 $b7654 $cC2 |
033 |
00$a19780916 $b3964 $cN2 |
033 |
20$a197601-- $a197606-- $b6714 $cR7 $b6714 $cV4 |
033 |
10$a19770115 $a19770210 $b3824 $cP5 $b3804 $cN4 |
033 |
00$3Horse $a1925---- |
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034 - CODED CARTOGRAPHIC MATHEMATICAL DATA (R)
The coded form of the mathematical data contained in field 255 (Mathematical Data Area) of the bibliographic record.
Indicators
- First - Type of scale
A value that indicates the type of scale contained in the field.- 0 - Scale indeterminable/No scale recorded
No representative fraction is given in field 255. - 1 - Single scale
- 3 - Range of scales
- 0 - Scale indeterminable/No scale recorded
- Second - Type of ring
- # - Not applicable
- 0 - Outer ring
- 1 - Exclusion ring
Subfield Codes
- $a - Category of scale (NR)
A one-character code that indicates the type of scale of the item.- a - Linear scale
- b - Angular scale
Used for celestial charts. - z - Other type of scale
- $b - Constant ratio linear horizontal scale
(R)
The denominator of the representative fraction for the horizontal scale. - $c - Constant ratio linear vertical scale
(R)
The denominator of the representative fraction for the vertical scale of relief models and other three-dimensional items. - $d - Coordinates--westernmost longitude (NR)
- $e - Coordinates--easternmost longitude (NR)
- $f - Coordinates--northernmost latitude (NR)
- $g - Coordinates--southernmost latitude
(NR)
Subfields $d, $e, $f, and $g always appear together. Each is eight characters in length and consists of the hemisphere, degrees, minutes, and seconds recorded in the pattern hdddmmss. The degree, minute, and second subelements are each right justified and each unused position contains a zero. - $h - Angular scale (R)
The scale for celestial charts. - $j - Declination--northern limit (NR)
- $k - Declination--southern limit (NR)
Subfields $j and $k are each eight characters in length and consist of the hemisphere, degree, minutes, and seconds of the declination of a celestial chart, recorded in the pattern hdddmmss. The degree, minute, and second subelements are each right justified with and each unused position contains a zero. - $m - Right ascension--eastern limit (NR)
- $n - Right ascension--western limit (NR)
Subfields $m and $n are each six characters in length and consist of the right ascension of a celestial chart, recorded in the pattern hhmmss. Each subelement is right justified and each unused position contains a zero. - $p - Equinox (NR)
The year or year and month of a celestial chart recorded in the pattern yyyy.mm. - $s - G-ring latitude (R)
- $t - G-ring longitude (R)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
034 |
1#$aa $b100000 |
034 |
0#$aa |
034 |
1#$aa $b744000 $c96000 |
034 |
1#$aa $b253440 $dE0790000 $eE0860000 $fN0200000 $gN0120000 |
034 |
0#$ab $jN0300000 $kN0300000 $m021800 $n021800 |
034 |
0#$ab $p1950 |
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035 - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER (R)
A control number of a system other than the one whose control number is contained in field 001 (Control Number), field 010 (Library of Congress Control Number), or field 016 (National Bibliographic Agency Control Number).
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - System control number (NR)
Contains the USMARC code (enclosed in parentheses) of the organization originating the system control number, followed immediately by the number. The source of the code is the USMARC Code List for Organizations that is maintained by the Library of Congress. - $z - Cancelled/invalid system control number (R)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
035 |
##$a(CaOTULAS)41063988 |
035 |
##$a(WaOLN)wln7986864 |
035 |
##$a(DNLM)S30545600(s) |
035 |
##$a(OCoLC)814782 $z(OCoLC)7374506 |
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036 - ORIGINAL STUDY NUMBER FOR COMPUTER DATA FILES (NR)
The original study number assigned by the producer of the computer file. The introductory phrase Original study: may be generated based on the field tag.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Original study number (NR)
- $b - Source (agency assigning number) (NR)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
036 |
##$aCNRS 84115 $bCentre national de la recherche scientifique. |
036 |
##$aCPS 495441 $bCenter for Political Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. |
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037 - SOURCE OF ACQUISITION (R)
Information needed to order the item or its reproduction.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Stock number (NR)
Numbers such as distributor and publisher numbers are also recorded in this subfield. - $b - Source of stock number/acquisition (NR)
- $c - Terms of availability (R)
- $f - Form of issue (R)
- $g - Additional format characteristics (R) [Provisional]
- $n - Note (R)
- $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
037 |
##$a001689 E $bVienna Tourist Board |
037 |
##$aC CPS 68 003 $bU.S. Bureau of the Census |
037 |
##$bRuth Duarte, P.O. Box 74, Napa, CA $c$25.00 |
037 |
##$bU.S. Geological Survey, Denver, Colo. 80255 |
037 |
##$a149866 $bGAO (202) 512- 6000 (Voice); (301) 258-4066 (Fax) |
037 |
##$aFSWEC-77/0420 $bNational Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161 $fMagnetic tape $c$175.00 |
037 |
##$aPB-363547 $bNTIS $fpaper copy $c$4.00 $fmicrofiche $c$3.00 |
037 |
##$bAmerican Institute of Physics, 335 E. 45th St., New York, N.Y. 10017 $c$24.00 (institution, U.S.) $c$26.00 (institution, foreign) $c$14.00 (individual, U.S.) $c$16.00 (individual, foreign) |
037 |
##$aLC-USZ62-94085 $bDLC $c(black and white film copy neg., after preservation) |
037 |
##$gARCE |
037 |
##$bEROS Data Center $f9-track tape; $gDEM; $c$40 (per file) $c$20 (per file in groups of 2 to 6) $c$90 base fee plus $7 per file (in groups of 7 or more). $gASCII recording mode; available with no internal labels or with ANSI standard labels; logical record length is 1024 bytes; block size is a multiple of 1024 up to 31744 bytes; 1600 or 6250 characters per inch. |
037 |
##$bUniversity Microfilms $fmicrofiche $c$15.95 $nAvailable only without color |
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040 - CATALOGING SOURCE (NR)
The USMARC code for or the name of the organization(s) that created the original bibliographic record, assigned USMARC content designation and transcribed the record into machine-readable form, or modified (except for the addition of holdings symbols) an existing USMARC record. These data and the code in 008/39 (Cataloging source) specify the parties responsible for the bibliographic record. The source of the code is the USMARC Code List for Organizations that is maintained by the Library of Congress.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Original cataloging agency (NR)
- $b - Language of cataloging (NR)
A USMARC code for the language used in the textual portions of the record. The source of the code is USMARC Code List for Languages that is maintained by the Library of Congress. - $c - Transcribing agency (NR)
- $d - Modifying agency (R)
- $e - Description conventions (NR)
The USMARC code for or the title of the description rules used in creating the record when more information than is provided by the code in Leader/18 (Descriptive cataloging form) is needed. The source of the code is USMARC Code List for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions that is maintained by the Library of Congress. - $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
040 |
##$aMt $cMt |
040 |
##$aDLC $cDLC |
040 |
##$aCaQQLA $bfre $cCaOONL |
040 |
##$aDLC $cCtY $dMH |
040 |
##$aDCE-C $cDNTIS $dWU-D $dMiAnI |
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##$aCSt-H $cCSt-H $eappm |
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##$aDNA $cCtY $dCtY $eNARS Staff Bulletin No. 16 |
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041 - LANGUAGE CODE (NR)
Contains USMARC codes for languages associated with an item when the language code in field 008/35-37 of the record is insufficient to convey full information. This includes records for multilingual items, items that involve translation, and items where the medium of communication is a sign language. The source of the code is USMARC Code List for Languages that is maintained by the Library of Congress.
Indicators
- First - Translation indication
A value that indicates whether the item is or includes a translation.- 0 - Item not a translation/does not include a translation
- 1 - Item is or includes a translation
- Second - Undefined
Contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Language code of text/sound track or separate
title (NR)
The first language code in subfield $a is also contained in field 008/35-37 (Language), unless character positions 35-37 contain blanks(###). - $b - Language code of summary or abstract/overprinted
title or subtitle (NR)
The language of the summary or abstract/overprinted title or subtitle that differs from the language coded in 008/35-37. - $d - Language code of sung or spoken text
(NR)
The language of the sung or spoken content of a sound recording. - $e - Language code of librettos (NR)
The language of the printed text of the vocal/textual content of the work. - $f - Language code of table of contents
(NR)
The language of the table of contents that differs from the language of the text. - $g - Language code of accompanying material other than
librettos (NR)
The language of significant accompanying material other than summaries (subfield $b) or librettos (subfield $e). - $h - Language code of original and/or intermediate
translations of text (R)
Codes for intermediate translations precede those for original languages. - $6 - Linkage (NR)
See the description of subfield $6 under field 013.
Examples
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0#$aengfre |
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1#$aeng $hrus |
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0#$aengfreger |
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0#$aruseng |
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0#$aengfregerhunporrus |
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1#$aeng $hfre |
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1#$aeng $hgerswe |
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1#$aenggrc $hgrc |
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1#$aeng $hund |
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1#$aeng $hmul |
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0#$aeng $bfregerspa |
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1#$adutfregeritaspa $beng |
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0#$arum $ffregerrus |
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##$ager $geng |
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##$gfre |
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1#$asgneng |
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1#$deng $hfregerita |
041 |
1#$afre $efreger $hfre |
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042 - AUTHENTICATION CODE (NR)
One or more codes that indicate an authentication center has reviewed a national database record. The codes are associated with specifically designated authentication agencies.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Code
- $a - Authentication code (R)
A code assigned by the authentication center to indicate that the record has been reviewed in a specific way.- dc - Dublin Core
- dhca - Dance Heritage Coalition Access Project
- gamma - Georgia Archives & Manuscripts Automated Access Project
- gils - Government Information Location Service
- isds/c - ISSN/Canada
The ISDS data elements have been verified by ISDS/Canada. - lc - Library of Congress
The descriptive elements and headings have been verified by LC. - lcac - LC Annotated Children's Cataloging Program
- lccopycat - LC copy cataloging
LC cataloging based on another organization's record; all headings (except non- LCSH headings) have been verified by LC. - lccopycat-nm - LC copy cataloging-Near Match
LC cataloging based on an existing record for a different edition, version, or format of an item. Descriptive elements reflect the item in hand; all headings (except non- LCSH headings) have been verified by LC. - lcd - CONSER full authority application
The descriptive elements and headings have been verified by LC or an authenticating CONSER participant. - lchlas - Handbook of Latin American Studies
- lcllh - LC Law Library Hispanic
LC cataloging based on descriptive elements from the LC Index to Hispanic Legislation file; name headings have been verified against the LC name authority file. - lcnccp - LC National Coordinated Cataloging
Program
Description follows AACR 2; all headings are in LC's authority files. - lcnitrate - LC nitrate film
LC cataloging based on descriptive elements from LC's nitrate film collection inventory file; name headings have not been verified against the LC name authority file. - lcnuc - National Union Catalog
Descriptive elements have been edited and headings verified against the relevant authority file for inclusion in an LC NUC file. - lcode - LC overseas data entry
- msc - CONSER minimal authority application
The descriptive elements have been verified by LC or an authenticating CONSER participant; one or more of the headings were not found on the relevant authority file. - nlc - National Library of Canada
The descriptive elements and the headings have been verified by NLC. - nsdp - National Serial Data Program
The ISDS data elements have been verified by NSDP. - ntccf - LC National Translations Center citation
file
LC cataloging based on descriptive elements from LC's National Translations Center citation file; name headings have not been verified against the LC name authority file. - pcc - Program for Cooperative Cataloging
- premarc - LC PreMARC Retrospective Conversion Project
- xisds/c - ISSN/Canada does not consider item a serial
- xlc - LC does not consider item a serial
- xnlc - NLC does not consider item a serial
- xnsdp - NSDP does not consider item a serial
Examples
042 |
##$alc $ansdp |
042 |
##$ansdp $alcd |
042 |
##$alcnuc |
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043 - GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE (NR)
Up to three USMARC codes for geographic areas associated with an item. Each code is seven characters in length. The source of the code is USMARC Code List for Geographic Areas that is maintained by the Library of Congress. Subfield $b may be used for a local expansion of a GAC code.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Code
- $a - Geographic area code (R)
- $b - Local GAC code (R)
- $2 - Source of local code (R)
Examples
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##$an-us-md |
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##$an-us--- $ae-fr--- $aa-ja--- |
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##$anl----- |
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##$afw----- |
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##$aa-np--- |
043 |
##$an-uso-- $an-usm-- |
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##$as-bl--- $bs-bl-ba $2BlRjBN |
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044 - COUNTRY OF PUBLISHING/PRODUCING ENTITY CODE (NR)
USMARC codes for the country of producer when the code in field 008/15-17 (Place of publication, production, or execution) of the record is insufficient to convey full information for an item produced in more than one country. The source of the code is USMARC Code List for Countries that is maintained by the Library of Congress.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Code
- $a - Country of publishing/producing entity code
(R)
The first code in subfield $a is also contained in field 008/15-17. - $b - Local subentity code (R)
- $c - ISO subentity code (R)
- $2 - Source of local subentity code (R)
Contains a code that identifies the source from which the local code was assigned. The source of the codes is the USMARC Code List for Relators, Sources, Description Conventions that is maintained by the Library of Congress.
Examples
044 |
##$ait $afr $asp |
044 |
##$axxk $axxu |
044 |
##$bxna $2ausmarc |
044 |
##$cCH-ZH |
044 |
##$bqea $2ausmarc |
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045 - TIME PERIOD OF CONTENT (NR)
A time period code (subfield $a) and/or a formatted time period (subfield $b and/or $c) associated with an item.
Indicators
- First - Type of time period in subfield $b or $c
A value that indicates whether a subfield $b or $c is present and, if so, indicates the type of time period contained in the subfield.- # - Subfield $b or $c not present
- 0 - Single date/time
- 1 - Multiple single dates/times
Multiple $b and/or $c subfields are present; each contains a formatted date/time. - 2 - Range of dates/times
Two b and/or c subfields are present and together express a range of dates and/or times.
- Second - Undefined
Contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Time period code (R)
A four-character alphanumeric code derived from the "Time Period Code Table" for B.C. and A.D. time periods. The Table is found in USMARC Format for Bibliographic Data under the description of field 045. - $b - Formatted 9999 B.C. through A.D. time period
(R)
A time period recorded in the pattern yyyymmddhh and preceded by a code for the era ( c for B.C.; d for A.D.). - $c - Formatted pre-9999 B.C. time period
(R)
A time period that consists of as many numeric characters as are needed to represent the number of pre-9999 years B.C.
Examples
045 |
##$aa0d6 |
045 |
0#$c2500000000 |
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1#$bd1972 $bd1975 |
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2#$d186405 $bd186408 |
045 |
2#$c25000 $c15000 |
045 |
##$ad7d9 |
045 |
##$aa-c- |
045 |
##$ax-x- |
045 |
##$ad8h2 |
045 |
2#$ad7n6 $bc0221 $bd0960 |
045 |
2#$c225000000 $c70000000 |
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046 - TYPE OF DATE CODE, DATE 1, DATE 2 (B.C. DATES) (NR)
Date of item information that cannot be recorded in field 008/06-14 (Type of date/Publication status; Date 1; Date 2) because it involves one or more B.C. dates. When field 046 is used, 008/06 contains code b (No dates given because B.C. dates involved) and each character position of 008/07-14 contains a blank (#). In field 046, a date that is less than four digits in length is not right justified and unused positions do not contain zeros.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Type of date code (NR)
- i - Inclusive dates of collection
- k - Range of years of bulk of collection
- m - Multiple dates
- n - Date unknown; assumed to be B.C.
- p - Date of distribution/release/issue and production/recording session when different
- q - Questionable date
- r - Reprint/reissue date and original date
- s - Single known date/probable date
- t - Publication date and copyright date
- $b - Date 1 (B.C. date) (NR)
- $c - Date 1 (A.D. date) (NR)
The field must also contain a subfield $d. - $d - Date 2 (B.C. date) (NR)
- $e - Date 2 (A.D. date) (NR)
The field must also contain a subfield $b.
Examples
046 |
##$ak $b1000 $d500 |
046 |
##$aq $b250 $e100 |
046 |
##$as $b245 |
046 |
##$ar $c1936 $d210 |
046 |
##$ai $b99 $e99 |
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047 - FORM OF MUSICAL COMPOSITION CODE (NR)
The specific codes that indicate the form of composition of printed and manuscript music and musical sound recordings when more than one code applies to the work (008/18-19, Form of composition, code mu).
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Code
- $a - Form of musical composition code
(R)
The two-character, alphabetic codes are listed under field 008 Music, /18-19 (Form of composition).
Examples
047 |
##$aor $act |
047 |
##$arg $app |
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048 - NUMBER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OR VOICES CODE (R)
A two-character, alphabetic code that indicates the medium of performance for a musical group. The codes are listed under field 048 in USMARC Format for Bibliographic Data. Each code may be followed by a two-digit number (01-99) that indicates the number of parts or performers.
Indicators
Both undefined; each contains a blank (#)
Subfield Codes
- $a - Performer or ensemble (R)
- $b - Soloist (R)
Examples
048 |
##$aka01 $asa01 $asc01 |
048 |
##$bvi01 $aka01 |
048 |
##$akb01 |
048 |
##$boe01 $aoa |
048 |
##$bva02 $bvc01 $bvd01 $bvf02 $aca04 $aoc |