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Note Fields

Only those codes that are usually editable are examined here. For a complete list of note fields, see the Concise MFHD on the MARC web site at http://www.loc.gov/marc/holdings/echdnote.html.

Each code is discussed from one or more of three possible aspects, as applicable: conversion/migration, current coding, and/or retrospective coding.

538 - SYSTEM DETAILS NOTE [Repeatable]

All coding

This field is equivalent to the 538 in the bibliographic record, and may be used when a holding for an additional version or copy is attached to a bibliographic record describing the original.

541 - IMMEDIATE SOURCE OF ACQUISITION NOTE [Repeatable]
561 - OWNERSHIP AND CUSTODIAL HISTORY NOTE [Repeatable]
562 - COPY AND VERSION IDENTIFICATION NOTE [Repeatable]

All coding

These fields are suitable for rare serials and special-collection items, and give information about provenance, history, etc. Each field allows identification of the part of the serial to which the information applies ($3) and the holding institution or organization ($5). All are also defined for the bibliographic record but can be given in Holdings when they apply to a specific copy.

583 - ACTION NOTE [Repeatable]

All coding

This field is also defined for the bibliographic record, namely, for specific processing. These are actions relating to preservation, reference, or "solicitation to acquire." Indicators are blank. 19 possible subfields. Format gives numerous examples. Further terminology available from: http://lcweb.loc.gov/marc/bibliographic/583terms.html.

842 - TEXTUAL PHYSICAL FORM DESIGNATOR [Non-repeatable]

All coding

Occasionally a textual note or label will be needed to give information on the physical form of a serial in a special format. In this case, only the bibliographic unit, or part, is coded in the 853 $a. Both indicators are blank. 007 may carry the coded designator(s) for the physical form.

Example

842 $a binder
853 00 $8 1 $a v.
863 41 $8 1.1 $a 1-10 [from Format, slightly corrected]
Displays as: (binder) v.1-10

843 - REPRODUCTION NOTE [Repeatable]

Conversion/migration issues

The 843 is the equivalent, in the holdings record, of a 533 in a bibliographic record. This tag, 843, is used only when the item described in the bibliographic record is the original.

If "multiple versions" have been described in a single bibliographic record, it may or may not be possible to extract the relevant 533 information for the reproduction to put in the holdings 843. It would depend on the means available to identify such records.

Fields and subfields of the 843 are identical to those of the 533. Both indicators are blank.

Examples (from Format)

843 $a Microfilm. $m Vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr. 1983)-v. 1, no. 3 (June 1983). $b Berkeley, Calif. : $c University of California, Library Photographic Service, $d 1986. $e 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. $7 d19831983cauuua

843 00 $a Microfilm. $m Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 1837)-v. 20, no. 12 (Dec. 1856). $b Washington, D.C. $c Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, $d 1971. $e 3 microfilm reels; 35 mm. $n Issues for 1853- 1856 on reel with: Journal of the American Temperance Union and the New York prohibitionist, v. 21, no. 7 (July 1857)-v. 24 (1860).

844 - NAME OF UNIT [Non-Repeatable]

All coding

Both indicators are blank. This note is for special names and titles applying to basic bibliographic units, supplements, or indexes. However, its use requires a separate holdings record for the portion, if the name does not apply to the entire holdings.

Examples (from Format)

844 $a Current developments
844 $a Updates

845 - TERMS GOVERNING USE AND REPRODUCTION NOTE [Repeatable]

All coding

Both indicators are blank. This note alerts the library and the user to special copyright or contractual restrictions on access, photocopying, or other use of materials, including serials.

Subfields [non-repeatable]

$a Terms
$b Jurisdiction
$c Authorization
$d Authorized users
$3 Materials specified


Example

845     $a Restricted. Photocopying prohibited $b Dept. of ...
            $c Contract no. ...