Cataloger's Reference Shelf
MARC 21 Format for Community Information
Cataloger's Reference Shelf
MARC 21 Format for Community Information
505 Programs Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field definition and scope:
Field 505 contains a listing of the specific programs, events, etc. offered by the community information entity.
Unformatted programs notes may be recorded in field 500 (General Note) or 520 (Description Note).
The note is usually displayed with an introductory term or phrase, e.g., Programs:, that is generated as a display constant based on the tag.
Field 505 is repeatable.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, and designator repeatability, see table below:
Position |
Description |
Repeatability |
Field 505 |
Programs Note |
R |
Indicator: |
|
|
First |
Undefined; contains a blank |
|
Second |
Undefined; contains a blank |
|
|
|
|
Subfield code: |
|
|
$a |
NR |
|
$6 |
NR |
|
$8 |
R |
Related MARC fields or documents:
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also:
