   
IFLA Universal Bibliographic Control and International MARC Core Programme (UBCIM)
UNIMARC Manual : Bibliographic Format 1994
6-- Subject Analysis Block
Definition and Scope of Fields
This block contains subject data constructed according to various systems, both verbal and notational. The following fields are defined:
Subject headings
600 Personal Name Used as Subject
601 Corporate Body Name Used as Subject
602 Family Name Used as Subject
604 Name and Title Used as Subject
605 Title Used as Subject
606 Topical Name Used as Subject
607 Geographical Name Used as Subject
608 Form, Genre or Physical Characteristics Heading
610 Uncontrolled Subject Terms
615 Subject Category (Provisional)
620 Place Access
626 Technical Details Access (Electronic Resources)
(Obsolete)
Subject analysis
660 Geographic Area Code (GAC)
661 Time Period Code
670 PRECIS
Classification
675 Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
676 Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
680 Library of Congress Classification
686 Other Class Numbers
Occurrence
Fields in the 6-- block are all optional. It is recommended that all
subject data in a source record suitable for international exchange be
entered in the UNIMARC record.
Notes on Field Contents
Punctuation should be entered as in the source format.
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600 PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Field Definition
This field contains the name of a person who is one of the subjects
of the item, in access point form, with the optional addition of extra
subject information.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: Form of Name Indicator
This indicator specifies whether the name is entered under the first occurring
name (forename) or a name in direct order or whether it is entered under
a surname, family name, patronymic or equivalent, usually with inversion.
0 Name entered under forename or in direct order (EX 3, 4)
1 Name entered under surname (family name, patronymic etc.) (EX 1, 2, 5)
Subfields
$a Entry Element
The portion of the name used as the entry element in the heading; that
part of the name by which the name is entered in ordered lists. This subfield
must be present if the field is present. Not repeatable.
$b Part of Name Other than Entry Element
The remainder of the name, used when the entry element is a surname or
family name (EX 1, 2, 5). It contains forenames and other given names.
The form of name indicator should be set to 1 when this subfield is used.
Not repeatable.
$c Additions to Name Other than Dates
Any additions to names (other than dates) which do not form an integral
part of the name itself including titles, epithets or indications of office.
Repeatable for second and subsequent occurrences of such additions.
$d Roman Numerals
Roman numerals associated with names of certain popes, royalty and ecclesiastics.
If an epithet (or a further forename) is associated with the numeration,
this too should be included (EX 4). The form of name indicator should be
set to 0 when this subfield is used. Not repeatable.
$f Dates
The dates attached to personal names together with abbreviations or
other indications of the nature of the dates. Any indications of the
type of date (e.g., flourished, born, died) should also be entered in
the subfield in full or abbreviated form (EX 5). All the dates for the
person named in the field should be entered in $f. Not repeatable.
$g Expansion of Initials of Forename
The full form of forenames when initials are recorded in subfield $b
as the preferred form and when both initials and the full form are required.
Not repeatable.
$j Form Subdivision
The description of this subfield can be found above the description
of $x.
$p Affiliation/address
This subfield contains the institutional affiliation of the individual
at the time the work was prepared. Not repeatable.
$t Title
Not used. For author/title subject headings, use field 604 NAME AND
TITLE USED AS SUBJECT.
$j Form Subdivision
A term added to the subject heading to further specify the kind(s) or
genre(s) of material (EX 2). Agencies not using this subdivision should
use $x instead. Repeatable.
$x Topical Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to further specify the topic the subject
heading represents (EX 2, 3, 5). Repeatable.
$y Geographical Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to specify a place in relation to
a person which the subject heading represents (EX 3, 5). Repeatable.
$z Chronological Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to specify the period in time in relation
to a person whom the subject heading represents. Repeatable.
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system or thesaurus from which the
subject heading is derived. It is recommended that subfield $2 always be
present in each occurrence of the field. For a list of system codes, see
Appendix G. Not repeatable.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is for use with UNIMARC/Authorities. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field is intended for recording headings for personal names used
as subjects. These headings are structured in the same form as the headings
for persons responsible for the content of an item. Subfields $a, $b, $c,
$d and $f follow the same form as in field 700 and further explanation
of the scope and content of these subfields can be found there.
Unlike field 700, this field can contain more than the name of the
person and additions to the name. Terms may be added to a subject heading
to further specify it with respect to form, topic, place or time. These
and the order of all the subfields follow the rules of the subject heading
system or thesaurus used by the agency preparing the record.
Related Fields
601 CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
When a corporate body rather than a person is the subject, field 601
is used.
602 FAMILY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
When a family rather than a person is the subject, field 602 is used.
604 NAME AND TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
When the subject is an author/title, field 604 is used.
Examples
EX 1
600 #1$aBurroughs$bEdgar Rice$21c
EX 2
600 #1$aShakespeare$bWilliams$f564-1616$jQuotations$21c
EX 3
600 #0$aJesus Christ$xNativity$21c
600 #0$aJesus Christ$xTrial$21c
The record for Son of God : birth and trial of Jesus containing
two subject headings.
EX 4
600 #0$aGustavus$dII Adolphus,$cKing of Sweden$21c
EX 5
600 #1$aEinstein$bAlbert$f1879-1955$xHomes and haunts$yGermany$yBerlin$2lc
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601 CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Field Definition
This field contains the name of a corporate body which is one of the
subjects of the item, in access point form, with the optional addition
of extra subject information.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: Meeting Indicator
The first indicator specifies whether the corporate body is a meeting
or not. Meetings include conferences, symposia, etc. If the name of the
meeting is a subdivision of the name of a corporate body, then the name
is regarded as that of a corporate body (EX 10).
0 Corporate name
1 Meeting
If the source format does not distinguish meeting names from other corporate
names, the indicator position should contain the fill character.
Indicator 2: Form of Name Indicator
The second indicator denotes the form of the corporate name as follows:
0 Name in inverted order
An inverted form may be used when the first word of a corporate name or
meeting begins with an initial or forename relating to a personal name.
1 Name entered under place or jurisdiction
Used for corporate names relating to governments or other agencies of jurisdiction
that are entered under the name of the place. According to certain cataloguing
codes other kinds of institutions which are associated with a place are
also entered under that place, e.g., universities, learned societies, art
galleries (EX 9).
2 Name entered under name in direct order
Used for all other kinds of corporate names. (EX 1-8, 10).
Subfields
$a Entry Element
The portion of the name used as the entry element in the heading; that
part of the name by which the name is entered in ordered lists; i.e. the
part of the name up to the first filing boundary. This subfield is not
repeatable but must be present if the field is present.
$b Subdivision (or name if entered under place)
The name of a lower level in a hierarchy when the name includes a hierarchy;
or the name of the corporate body when it is entered under place (EX 9).
This subfield excludes additions to the name added by the cataloguer to
distinguish it from other institutions of the same name (see $c, $g, $h).
Repeatable if there is more than one lower level in the hierarchy.
$c Addition to Name or Qualifier
Any addition to the name of the corporate body added by the cataloguer,
other than number, place and date of conference. Repeatable. (EX 4, 5,
7, 8)
$d Number of Meeting and/or Number of Part of a Meeting
The number of a meeting when the meeting belongs to a numbered series.
Not repeatable. (EX 10)
$e Location of Meeting
The place where a meeting was held when it is required as part of the heading.
Not repeatable. (EX 10)
$f Date of Meeting
The date of a meeting when it is required as part of the heading. Not repeatable.
(EX 10)
$g Inverted Element
Any part of the name of the corporate body which is removed from the beginning
of the name in order to enter the body under a word which is more likely
to be sought. Not repeatable.
$h Part of Name other than Entry Element and Inverted Element
In a heading with an inverted element, the part of the name following
the inversion. Not repeatable.
$j Form Subdivision
The description of this subfield can be found above the description
of $x.
$t Title
Not used. For author/title subject headings, use field 604 NAME AND
TITLE USED AS SUBJECT.
$j Form Subdivision
A term added to the subject heading to further specify the kind(s) or
genre(s) of material (EX 2, 3). Agencies not using this subdivision
should use $x instead. Repeatable.
$x Topical Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to further specify the topic the subject
heading represents (EX 2, 3, 5, 6, 8). Repeatable (EX 2)
$y Geographical Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to specify a place in relation to
a corporate body which the subject heading represents. Repeatable. (EX
6)
$z Chronological Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to specify the period in time in relation
to a corporate body which the subject heading represents. Repeatable
(EX 9).
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system from which the subject heading
is derived. It is recommended that subfield $2 always be present in each
occurrence of the field. For a list of system codes, see Appendix G. Not
repeatable.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is for use with UNIMARC/Authorities. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field is intended for recording headings for corporate names used
as subjects. These headings are structured in the same form as corporate
body name headings for bodies responsible for the contents of an item.
Subfields $a, $b, $c, $d, $e, $f, $g and $h follow the same form as in
field 710, and further explanation of the scope and content of these subfields
can be found there.
Unlike field 710, this field can contain more than the name of the
corporate body and additions to the name. Terms may be added to a subject
heading to further specify it with respect to form, topic, place or
time.
Political jurisdictions subdivided by names of subordinate bodies are
entered in this field (EX 9). If the name of a political jurisdiction appears
alone or is subdivided only by subject terms, it is entered in field
607.
Related Fields
600 PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
When a person rather than a corporate body is the subject, field 600
is used.
602 FAMILY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
When a family rather than a corporate body is the subject, field 602
is used.
604 NAME AND TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
When the subject is an author/title, field 604 is used.
607 GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Political jurisdictions represented by geographical names are entered
in field 607 if they appear alone or subdivided only by subject terms.
Examples
EX 1
601 02$aHardy Heating Co Ltd$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for Hardy Developments Ltd
: test and cases in management accounting.
EX 2
601 02$aChurch of England.$xClergy.$jBiography$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for Charles Lowder and the
ritualistic movement (punctuation is retained in the example).
EX 3
601 02$aStrategic Arms Limitation Talks$xJuvenile literature$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for a book for children entitled
The nuclear arms race.
EX 4
601 02$aBeagle Expeditions$c1831-1836$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for The adventures of Charles
Darwin : a story of the Beagle voyage.
EX 5
601 02$aEgba$cAfrican tribe$xHistory$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for Lugard and the Abeokuta
uprising : the demise of Egba independence.
EX 6
601 02$aCatholic Church$yScotland$xGovernment$2 1c
A subject heading assigned to the record for Scotia pontificia: papal
letters to Scotland before the Pontificate of Innocent III.
EX 7
601 02$aSpray$cShip$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for In the wake of the Spray
(the qualifier 'Ship' has been added since the name Spray is not distinctive).
EX 8
601 02$aTemplars$cOrder of chivalry$xHistory$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for The Knights Templar.
EX 9
601 01$aGreat Britain$bManpower Services Commission$z1981-1985$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for MSC corporate plan 1981,
1982, 1983, 1984, 1985.
EX 10
601 02$aUnited Nations$bConference on the Law of the Sea$d3rd$f1973-1975$eNew
York, etc.$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record for documents on the third UN
Conference on the Law of the Sea.
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602 FAMILY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Field Definition
This field contains the name of a family which is one of the subjects
of the item, in access point form, with the optional addition of extra
subject information.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Entry Element
The name of the family in access point form. Not repeatable.
$f Dates
The dates of a family when they are required as part of the heading.
Not repeatable (EX 2).
$j Form Subdivision
The description of this subfield can be found above the description
of $x.
$t Title
Not used. For author/title subject headings, use field 604 NAME AND
TITLE USED AS SUBJECT.
$j Form Subdivision
A term added to the subject heading to further specify the kind(s) or
genre(s) of material (EX 2). Agencies not using this subdivision should
use $x instead. Repeatable.
$x Topical Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to further specify the topic the subject
heading represents. Repeatable.
$y Geographical Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to specify a place in relation to a family
which the subject heading represents. Repeatable.
$z Chronological Subdivision
A term added to a subject heading to specify the period in time in relation
to a family which the subject heading represents. Repeatable.
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system from which the subject heading
is derived. Not repeatable. It is recommended that subfield $2 always be
present in each occurrence of the field.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is for use with UNIMARC/Authorities. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field is intended for recording headings for family names used
as subjects. These headings are structured in the same form as name headings
for a family responsible for the content of an item. Subfield $a includes
the name of the family and any qualification such as '(Family)' or '(Clan)'.
Such qualifications should retain their punctuation in the subfield.
This field can contain more than the name of the family in subfield
$a. In addition, terms may be added to the subject heading to further
specify it with respect to form, topic, place or time. These follow
the rules of the subject heading system used.
Related Fields
600 PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
When a person rather than a family name is the subject, field 600 is
used.
601 CORPORATE BODY USED AS SUBJECT
When a corporate body rather than a family is the subject, field 601
is used.
604 NAME AND TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
When the subject is an author/title, field 604 is used.
Examples
EX 1
602 ##$aSwinnerton (Family)$jPeriodicals$21c
A subject heading assigned to a document entitled Swinnerton family
history : heraldic and genealogical studies of the Swinnerton family.
EX 2
602 ##$aArchaemenid dynasty,$f559-330 B.C.
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604 NAME AND TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
Field Definition
This field contains an author and title of a work which is one of the
subjects of the item. The field is structured like the 4-- Linking Entry
fields, Embedded fields technique.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$1 (one) Linking data
(See explanation under 4-- LINKING ENTRY BLOCK)
Notes on Field Contents
This field is used to record the name of a work used as a subject,
when it is represented by a name/title heading. The title of the work
is recorded in an embedded 500 Uniform Title field. The subject system
code ($2), Authority Record Number ($3) and any subject subdivisions
($j, $x, $y, $z) needed should also be carried in the embedded 500 field.
The name of the author is carried in an embedded 7-- Intellectual Responsibility
field.
Related Fields
4-- LINKING ENTRY BLOCK
600 PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
601 CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
602 FAMILY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
605 TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
When a personal name, corporate body, family or title alone is the subject,
the above fields are used.
Examples
EX 1
604 ##$1700#1$aBeethoven,$bLudwig van,$f1770-1827.$150000$aSymphonies,
$sno. 5, op. 67,
$uC minor$2lc
EX 2
604 ##$1700#0$aOvid$f43B.C.-17 or 18.$4070$150001$aMetamorphoses$hLiber
2$2lc
EX 3
604 ##$171001$aUnited States.$150010$aConstitution.$h1st Amendment.$21c
EX 4
604 ##$1700#1$aCervantes Saavedra$bMiguel de$f1547-1616$150001$aDon
Quixote$jIllustrations$21c
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605 TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
Field definition
This field contains a title which is one of the subjects of the item
being recorded. This title may be the title of a work in any form of medium,
e.g. stage plays, radio programmes, etc.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Entry Element
The short title or title proper. Not repeatable.
$h Number of Section or Part
The number of a part when the item to which the title or uniform title
refers is only a part of the work named in subfield $a. Repeatable for
a subdivided part.
$i Name of Section or Part
The name of a part when the item to which the title or uniform title
refers is only a part of the work named in subfield $a (EX 3). Repeatable
for a subdivided part. (EX 3)
$j Form Subdivision
The description of this subfield can be found above the description
of $x.
$k Date of Publication
The date of publication of the item as subject when it is necessary to
add it to the uniform title to distinguish the item. Not repeatable.
$l Form Subheading
A standard phrase added to a heading to further specify the uniform title.
Not repeatable.
$m Language (when part of heading)
The language of the item when required as part of the heading because it
differs from that usually associated with the work named in the heading
or when the work does not have a main language. If the work is in more
than one language, both languages should be entered in a single $m. Not
repeatable.
$n Miscellaneous Information
Any information not provided for in any other subfield. This includes a
general material designation added to a title (EX 4, 5). Repeatable.
$q Version (or Date of Version)
An identification of the version of the work represented by the item;
this may be the original date of the version. Not repeatable. (EX 6)
$r Medium of Performance (for Music)
The instrumentation, etc., of the item. Repeatable.
$s Numeric Designation (for Music)
A number assigned by the composer or others to distinguish works. The
number may be the serial, opus or thematic index number or date used
as a number. Repeatable.
$u Key (for Music)
The musical key used as part of the uniform title. Not repeatable.
$w Arranged Statement (for Music)
The statement that a musical work is an arrangement. Not repeatable.
$j Form Subdivision
A term added to the subject heading to further specify the kind(s) or
genre(s) of material (EX 3, 6, 7). Agencies not using this subdivision
should use $x instead. Repeatable.
$x Topical Subdivision
A term added to the title to specify the aspect that the subject heading
represents (EX 2, 3, 6, 7). Repeatable.
$y Geographical Subdivision
A term added to a title to specify a place in relation to it that the subject
heading represents. Repeatable.
$z Chronological Subdivision
A term added to a title to specify the period in time in relation to it
that the subject heading represents. Repeatable.
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system from which the subject heading
is derived. It is recommended that subfield $2 always be present in each
occurrence of the field. For a list of system codes, see Appendix G. Not
repeatable.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is for use with UNIMARC/Authorities. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field will normally contain a uniform title, since most other titles
assigned as subjects will be treated using 604 NAME AND TITLE USED AS SUBJECT.
Any anonymous work which is the subject of the item being recorded will
be entered here. Further information and examples on the contents of subfields
for uniform titles are found at field 500. A title proper which is to be
entered in this field should be entered in subfield $a including in that
subfield any other title information as necessary.
Related Fields
604 NAME AND TITLE USED AS SUBJECT
When the subject is an author/title, field 604 is used.
Examples
EX 1
605 ##$aNSBThe NSEreporter$21c
The Library of Congress subject heading assigned to the record for Concerned
about the planet : 'The reporter' magazine and American liberation, 1949-1968
by Martin K Doudna.
EX 2
605 ##$aBible$xAbstracting and indexing$21c
A subject heading assigned to a book about abstracting and indexing
the Bible. For an item which is an index see EX 7.
EX 3
605 ##$aBible$iN.T.$iJohn XIIIXVII$jCommentaries$21c
A subject heading assigned to Love revealed : meditations on chapters
13-17 of the Gospel by John by George Bowen.
EX 4
605 ##$aNSBThe NSEArchers$n(Radio program)$21c
A subject heading assigned to a book entitled Forever Ambridge : thirty
years of the Archers, dealing with the history of a serialized radio
programme.
EX 5
605 ##$aEmpire strikes back$n(Motion picture)$21c
A subject heading assigned to the record of Once upon a galaxy :
a journal of the making of 'The Empire Strikes back". The cataloguing
agency omits leading articles (c.f. EX 4).
EX 6
605 ##$aAngloAmerican cataloguing rules$q2nd ed.$jCongresses$21c
The subject heading refers specifically to a particular edition of the
work. The record in which the subject heading occurs is for Seminar
on AACR 2 : proceedings of a seminar organised by the Cataloguing and Indexing
Group of the Library Association. A topical subdivision is added.
EX 7
605 ##$aVariety$jIndexes$21c
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606 TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Field Definition
This field contains a common noun or noun phrase used as a subject heading.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: Level of the Subject Item
The first indicator is used to distinguish primary and secondary descriptors.
A term is considered primary (value '1') if it covers the main focus or
subject of the material. A term covering a less important aspect is considered
secondary (value '2'). Value '0' is used when no decision has been made
as to whether the term is primary or secondary.
0 No level specified
1 Primary term
2 Secondary term
# No information available
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Entry Element
The term in the form prescribed by the system of subject headings used.
Not repeatable.
$j Form Subdivision
A term added to the subject heading to further specify the kind(s) or
genre(s) or material (EX 6, 7). Agencies not using this subdivision
should use $x instead. Repeatable (EX 8).
$x Topical Subdivision
A term added to the topical heading to specify the aspect that the subject
heading represents (EX 2, 3). Repeatable.
$y Geographical Subdivision
A term added to the topical heading to specify a place in relation to the
topic that the subject heading represents (EX 2, 4). Repeatable.
$z Chronological Subdivision
A term added to the topical heading to specify the period of time in relation
to the topic that the subject heading represents (EX 5). Repeatable.
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system from which the subject heading
is derived. It is recommended that subfield $2 always be present in each
occurrence of the field. For a list of system codes, see Appendix G. Not
repeatable.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is for use with UNIMARC/Authorities. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field contains data entered according to the provisions of the
system of subject headings used.
Related Fields
607 GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Field 607 is used instead of 606 when the subject heading is a geographical
name.
Examples
EX 1
606 ##$aPulmonary artery$xCatheterization$xHandbooks, manuals, etc$21c
606 ##$aHemodynamic monitoring$xHandbooks, manuals, etc$21c
606 ##$aHeart Catheterization$xinstrumentation$xhandbooks$2mesh
606 ##$aHeart Catheterization$xinstrumentation$xnurses' instructions$2mesh
606 ##$aMonitoring, Physiologic$xhandbooks$2mesh
606 ##$aMonitoring, Physiologic$xnurses' instructions$2mesh
Both Library of Congress and Medical subject headings have been assigned
to the record for Memory bank for hemodynamic monitoring : the pulmonary
artery catheter. The record predates the use of $j for form subdivisions.
EX 2
606 0#$aScaffolding$xSafety measures$21c
606 0#$aConstruction equipment$yGreat Britain$21c
Subject headings assigned to the record for Safety in construction
work, scaffolding by the Health and Safety Executive.
EX 3
606 0#$aRadioactivity$xSafety measures$21c
EX 4
606 0#$aTrees$yUnited States$21c
EX 5
606 0#$aArts, Modern$z20th century$21c
EX 6
606 1#$aBiology$xPeriodicals$21c
The item is about periodicals on biology.
EX 7
606 1#$aBiology$jPeriodicals$21c
The item is a periodical on biology.
EX 8
606 0#$aVocal music$jBibliography$jUnion lists$21c
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607 GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Field Definition
This field contains a geographical name used as a subject heading.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Entry Element
The geographical name in the form prescribed by the system of authority
headings used. Not repeatable.
$j Form Subdivision
A term added to the subject heading to further specify the kind(s) or
genre(s) of material (EX 5, 6). Agencies not using this subdivision
should use $x instead. Repeatable.
$x Topical Subdivision
A term added to the geographical name to specify the aspect that the subject
heading represents. Repeatable.
$y Geographical Subdivision
A term added to the geographical name to further specify a place that the
subject heading represents (EX 5). Repeatable.
$z Chronological Subdivision
A term added to the geographical name to specify the period in time in
relation to the name that the subject heading represents (EX 1, 2, 4).
Repeatable.
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system from which the subject heading
is derived. It is recommended that subfield $2 always be present in each
occurrence of the field. For a list of system codes, see Appendix G. Not
repeatable.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is for use with UNIMARC/Authorities. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field will contain data entered according to the provisions of
the system of subject headings used. Political jurisdictions represented
by geographical names are entered in this field if they appear alone or
subdivided only by subject subdivisions (EX 2, 4). Political jurisdictions
subdivided by names of subordinate bodies are entered in field 601.
Related Fields
601 CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Political jurisdictions subdivided by names of subordinate bodies used
as subjects are entered in field 601.
660 GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE
An indication of the region covered by the work is entered in coded
form in field 660.
Examples
EX 1
607 ##$aEurope$xHistory$z476-1492$21c
607 ##$aEurope, Western$xHistory$21c
Geographical subject headings assigned to the record for Froissart's
Chronicles.
EX 2
607 ##$aGreat Britain$xPolitics and government$z1660-1714$21c
A geographical subject heading assigned to the record for Macaulay's
History of England.
EX 3
607 ##$aExmouth, Eng.$xSocial life and customs$21c
A geographical subject heading assigned to the record for Mrs Beer's
house, by Patricia Beer.
EX 4
607 ##$aRome$xPolitics and government$z510-30 B.C.$21c
A geographical subject heading assigned to the record for A short guide
to electioneering : Quintus Cicero's 'Commentariolum petitionis'.
EX 5
607 ##$aUnited States$xBoundaries$yCanada$jPeriodicals$21c
EX 6
607 ##$aEurope$jRoad maps$21c
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608 FORM, GENRE OR PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS HEADING
Field Definition
This field contains a term or terms indicating the form, genre and/or
physical characteristics of the item being described.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Entry Element
The term in the form prescribed by the system of form headings used.
Not repeatable.
$j Form Subdivision
A term added to the subject heading to further specify the kind(s) or
genre(s) of material (EX 6). Agencies not using this subdivision should
use $x instead. Repeatable.
$x Topical Subdivision
A term added to the form heading to specify the aspect that the heading
represents. Repeatable.
$y Geographical Subdivision
A term added to the form heading to specify a place in relation to the
topic that the heading represents. Repeatable.
$z Chronological Subdivision
A term added to the form heading to specify the period of time in relation
to the topic that the heading represents. Repeatable.
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system from which the form heading
is derived. It is recommended that subfield 2 always be present in each
occurrence of the field. Not repeatable.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is intended to be used with the UNIMARC Authorities Format.
Not repeatable.
$5 Institution to which the Field Applies
Name of institution to which field applies in coded form. Since there
are no internationally accepted codes, the codes from USMARC Code
List for Organizations, which includes codes for many non-U.S. library
agencies, are recommended. Otherwise, the full name of the agency or
a national code may be used. If the institution holds more than one
copy the subfield should also contain the shelfmark after a colon. Not
repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field contains data entered according to the provisions of the
system of form headings used.
Related Fields
606 TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Field 606 contains a topical name used as subject.
Examples
EX 1
608 ##$aEmblem books$yGermany$zl7th century$2rbgenr
A form heading constructed according to Genre terms : thesaurus
for use in rare book and special collections
cataloging.
EX 2
608 ##$aDictionaries$xFrench$zl8th century$2rbgenr
The item is a French dictionary published in 1770.
EX 3
608 ##$aBritish marble papers (Paper)$yGermany$zl7th century$2rbpap
The term indicating physical characteristics of the item constructed according
to Paper terms : a thesaurus for use in
rare book and special collections cataloging.
EX 4
608##$aVellum bindings (Binding)$yItaly$zl6th century$2rbbin
EX 5
608##$aArmorial bindings (Provenance)$2rbprov$5UkCU
The term indicating physical characteristics of the copy in Cambridge
University Library.
EX 6
608 ##$aChildren's stories$jPictorial works$21c
EX7
608 ##$aDetective and mystery stories$2gsafd
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610 UNCONTROLLED SUBJECT TERMS
Field Definition
This field is used to record subject terms that are not derived from
controlled subject heading lists.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: Level of the Subject Term
The first indicator is used to distinguish primary and secondary descriptors.
A term is considered primary (value '1') if it covers the main focus or
subject of the material. A term covering a less important aspect is considered
secondary (value '2'). Value '0' is used when no decision is made as to
whether the term is primary or secondary.
0 No level specified
1 Primary term
2 Secondary term
Indicator 2: blank (undefined)
Subfields
$a Subject Term
Repeatable when more than one term is assigned for the item.
Notes on Field Contents
Terms belonging to structured subject thesauri should be coded in fields
600607 with the appropriate $2 System Code.
Related Fields
600-607 Subject Heading fields
Examples
EX 1
610 1#$afuel cells$amolten carbonate$apower
EX 2
610 1#$amicrographics$aCOM$adata capture$acomputer-assisted retrieval
EX 3
610 2#$aKing, Donald W.$aWilliams, James G.$aNetworks, Topology$aPublic
corporation
EX 4
610 1#$aCorporation for Open Systems$aOSI
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615 SUBJECT CATEGORY (PROVISIONAL)
Field Definition
This field contains a higher level subject category in coded and/or
textual form.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Subject Category Entry Element Text
The term in the form prescribed by the system of subject categories used
(EX 3, 4). Not repeatable.
$x Subject Category Subdivision Text
The term added to the subject category to specify a particular aspect of
the subject category in the $a subfield. Repeatable.
$n Subject Category Code
A coded representation of a subject category (EX 1, 2, 4). Repeatable.
$m Subject Category Subdivision Code
A coded representation of a subject category subdivision (EX 2). Repeatable.
$2 System Code
An identification in coded form of the system from which the subject category
is derived. For a list of system codes, see Appendix G. Not repeatable.
It is recommended that subfield $2 always be present in each occurrence
of the field.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the category. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
This field may contain data entered according to the provisions of the
system of subject categories used. It may contain the category in textual
form, coded form, or both forms.
Examples
EX 1
615 ##$nK800$2agris
EX 2
615 ##$nZ1$m.630$2mesh
EX 3
615 ##$aFuture$2liv
EX 4
615 ##$aComputer programming and software$n7372
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620 PLACE ACCESS
Field Definition
This field contains an access point form of a place of publication,
production, etc. The field may include the name of a country, state or
province, county and/or city.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Country. Not repeatable.
$b State or Province etc. Not repeatable.
$c County. Not repeatable.
$d City. Not repeatable.
$3 Authority Record Number
The control number for the authority record for the heading. This subfield
is for use with UNIMARC/Authorities (EX 1). Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
The content of this field may be in hierarchical form, e.g. country,
state, and city; or it may be in non-hierarchical form, e.g. city alone,
depending on institutional practice.
Examples
EX 1
620 ##$398-8685$aUnited States$bAlabama$dMontgomery
An item published in the city of Montgomery, Alabama. The field is in
hierarchical form. There is a record for Montgomery in the authorities
file, with an 001 of 98-8685.
EX 2
620 ##$dRoma
An item published in Rome. The field is in non-hierarchical form.
EX 3
620 ##aUnited States$bVirginia$cPrince William County$dHaymarket
An item published in Haymarket, Virginia. The field is in hierarchical
form. County is also recorded.
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626 TECHNICAL DETAILS ACCESS (ELECTRONIC
RESOURCES)
(OBSOLETE)
OBSOLETE: USE 337
WITH CONTROLLED VOCABULARY
Field Definition
This field contains access points for types of computers, operating
systems, and programming languages used for electronic resources. The
access points may be used for on-line access or for selecting and arranging
records for the production of printed indexes.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Make and Model of Machines
The type of machines on which the program will run. Not repeatable.
$b Programming Languages
The programming languages in which the software is written. Not repeatable.
$c Operating System
The name and version of the operating system needed to use the program.
Not repeatable.
Examples
EX1
626 ##$aIBM PC$bPascal$cDOS 1.1
An access point for a microcomputer software program intended to run
on an IBM PC under DOS operating system version 1.1; it was written
in the Pascal programming language.
EX2
626 ##$aApple II$cDOS 3.3
An access point for a microcomputer software program intended to run
on an Apple II computer under DOS operating system version 3.3.
660 GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE
Field Definition
This field contains an indication of the region covered by the work,
in coded form, according to the Library of Congress geographic area codes.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable for each region indicated.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfield
$a Code
Geographic area code. Not repeatable. For codes see Appendix D.
Notes on Field Contents
The geographic area code was developed by the Library of Congress to
facilitate retrieval of records by a geographic approach. The geographic
area code is applied to an item when its text has a geographic orientation.
The coding scheme contains seven lower case alphabetic characters and/or
hyphens and, as far as possible, provides a hierarchical breakdown of geographical
and political entities.
When more than one geographic area code is assigned, each is entered
in a separate field.
Related Fields
607 GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
The area code does not replace the geographical name used as subject,
but may be included in the record in addition to it.
Examples
EX 1
660 ##$an-us-md
A geographic area code for a book entitled Crabs in the United States,
concentrating on the state of Maryland.
EX 2
660 ##$ae-gx--
A geographic area code for a book entitled Popular songs of working-class
culture relating to Germany.
EX 3
660 ##$aa-np---
A geographic area code for a book entitled Buddha and Buddhism about
Buddhism in Nepal.
EX 4
660 ##$an-uso--
660 ##$an-usm--
Geographic area codes for a book entitled Collection of steamboat records
relating to steamboats operating in the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys
concentrating on both the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Field 660 is repeated
for code for each river.
EX 5
660 ##$an-us---
660 ##$ae-fr---
660 ##$aa-ja---
Geographic area codes for a book entitled Comparative studies of national
libraries relating to the United States, France, and Japan. Field 660
is repeated for each region.
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661 TIME PERIOD CODE
Field Definition
An indication of the date covered by the work, coded according to the
Time Period Code (formerly called the Chronological Coverage Code).
Occurrence
Repeatable for each period covered when an item deals with a number
of distinct periods (EX 1).
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Time Period Code
It consists of four alphanumeric characters. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
In the absence of an international coding scheme for time period codes,
the scheme used in the USMARC format (details in Appendix E) should be
used. The code is not used for prehistoric dates, e.g. geological eras.
Related Fields
122 CODED DATA FIELD: TIME PERIOD OF ITEM CONTENT
This field contains a formatted indication of the period covered by the
item. It holds greater detail.
Examples
See also the examples in Appendix E.
EX 1
661 ##$aw3x0
661 ##$ad5d3
The codes (the 19th century and Greek eras) for "The Victorians and
Ancient Greece" by Richard Jenkyns.
EX 2
661 ##$ad6d6
The codes for ca 300 B.C. As only one date is involved, the code is repeated
to create the four characters.
EX 3
661 ##$ax-x-
The codes for a book on the 20th century.
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670 PRECIS
Field Definition
This field is used to contain subject indexing data constructed according
to the Preserved Context Index System (PRECIS).
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$b Subject Indicator Number
The Subject Indicator Number (SIN) is a fixed-length number ending in a
modulus 11 check digit. It identifies uniquely the address of the subject
packet on a machine readable file. Not repeatable.
$c String
The string is a sequence of subject index terms in which each term is preceded
by a code which determines how it should appear in entries generated by
the computer in printed indexes, COM output, card catalogues, etc. Not
repeatable.
$e Reference Indicator Number
A Reference Indication Number (RIN) is a fixed-length number ending in
a modulus 11 check digit which identifies the address of a term in the
machine-held thesaurus used as the source of See and See also
references in a printed index. Repeatable.
$z Language of Terms
A three character language code giving the language of the terms used in
the string. For codes see Appendix A. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
The set of PRECIS data consisting of string and RINs is identified by
the SIN and is termed a subject packet. The use of the data to generate
printed index entries is dependent on specific software capable of handling
the manipulation coding in accordance with a set of definite rules.
Examples
EX 1
670 ##$b0479322$c*z11030*atimber*z21030*adamage*vby*wto*z31030*atermites
$e0236536$e0236551$zeng
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675 UNIVERSAL DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION (UDC)
Field Definition
This field contains a class number applied to the item according to
the Universal Decimal Classification scheme, with an indication of the
edition being used.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Number
The class number as taken from the UDC schedules. Not repeatable.
$v Edition
The number of the edition from which the number in subfield $a is taken.
Not repeatable.
$z Language of edition
The language in coded form of the edition from which the number in subfield
$a is taken. For codes see Appendix A. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
The number is taken from the UDC schedules used by the agency preparing
the record. UDC is produced in various language versions each of which
is revised from time to time and published as a new edition. Each published
edition of UDC is authorized by the International Federation for Documentation
(FID) and is available from national standards organizations, or, in countries
where there is no national organization, from the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO).
Examples
EX 1
675 ##$a633.13-155 (410) "18"$v4$zeng
The class number constructed from the schedules of the 4th English edition
of UDC for Machinery for harvesting oats in Great Britain in the 19th
century.
EX 2
675 ##$a681.3.04.071.8:025.3:05:07$v4$zeng
The class number constructed for Data elements essential to the interchange
of serials records.
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676 DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Field Definition
This field contains a class number applied to the item being recorded
according to the Dewey Decimal Classification.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Number
The number as taken from the Dewey Decimal Classification schedules. Prime
marks are indicated by /. Not repeatable.
$v Edition
The number of the edition used (EX 1-7). An 'a' is added to the number
to indicate abridged edition (EX 6). Not repeatable.
$z Language of edition
The language in coded form of the edition from which the number in subfield
$a is taken (EX 7). For codes see Appendix A. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
The number is entered in subfield $a in the form prescribed by the schedules
used by the agency preparing the record. The number may include prime marks
(/), which indicate internationally agreed points at which the number may
be truncated. The number should not include extensions used solely to assign
a bookmark to an individual item.
Subfield $z should be used only if the translated version contains differences
from the original, e.g. when parts of the schedule have been rewritten
to cover local requirements.
Examples
EX 1
676 ##$a943.0840924$v19
The class number for a book entitled Kaiser Wilhelm II : new interpretations,
a collection of biographical essays on Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany,
1890-1917. The item is classified according to the nineteenth edition of
the schedules.
EX 2
676 ##$a823.912$v19
The class number for a book entitled Paddington at the station,
a children's storybook. The item is classified according to the nineteenth
edition of the Dewey Decimal Classification schedules.
EX 3
676 ##$a823/.912$v19
The class number for the same work where the agency uses prime marks.
EX 4
676 ##$a001.64/092/2$v19
A class number for a book entitled "Computer pioneers".
EX 5
676 ##$aA823/.2$v19
The class number for a book of Australian fiction of the period 1890-1945.
The use of A823.2 to distinguish it from 823.2 (which indicates British
fiction of the period 1400-1558) is allowed by the schedules.
EX 6
676 ##$a629.132$v13a
A class number for a book entitled Pilot's weather: the commonsense
approach to meteorology. The item is classified according to the
13th Abridged edition. The 21st, full, edition would class the book
at 629.1324.
EX 7
676 ##$a944/.0252$v21$zfre
A class number from the French 21st edition for a book on France at
the time of Philip le Bon. The main edition has no subdivisions
of 944 beyond 025 (Period of the House of Valois); the French edition
has a number for each monarch.
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680 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Field Definition
This field contains a class number applied to the item according to
the Library of Congress classification schedules, with the optional addition
of a book number applied to an individual book to identify it uniquely
in the cataloguing agency's collections.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Class number
The class number taken from the Library of Congress classification schedules.
Not repeatable.
$b Book number
The individual book number applied by the cataloguing agency. Not repeatable.
Notes on Field Contents
A Library of Congress class number may be applied by any agency in possession
of the Library of Congress Classification Schedules.
Examples
EX 1
680 ##$aQL737.C27C723$b.I74
The class number for A proposed delineation of critical grizzly bear
habitat in the Yellowstone region : a monograph presented at the Fourth
International Conference on Bear Research and Management. A book number
has been added.
EX 2
680 ##$aPZ8.3.A6A6
The class number for The adventures of Egbert the Easter egg by
Richard Willard Armour.
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686 OTHER CLASS NUMBERS
Field Definition
This field contains class numbers from classification systems which
are not internationally used but which are widely understood, published
schemes.
Occurrence
Optional. Repeatable.
Indicators
Indicator 1: blank (not defined)
Indicator 2: blank (not defined)
Subfields
$a Class number
The class number taken from the classification scheme. Repeatable.
$b Book Number
The book number applied by the assigning agency. Repeatable.
$c Classification Subdivision
A subdivision of the class number taken from the classification scheme.
Repeatable.
$2 System Code
A code for the classification scheme used in formulating the number. For
a list of system codes, see Appendix G. Not repeatable.
Examples
EX 1
686 ##$aW1$bRE359$2usnlm
A U.S. National Library of Medicine class number.
EX 2
686 ##$a281.9$bC81A$2usnal
A U.S. National Agricultural Library class number.
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