720 Index Term - Uncontrolled Name

Field definition and scope:

Field 720 contains a name used as an index term that is not derived from a controlled subject heading system / thesaurus. It is also used for names that have not been formulated according to cataloging rules. The names recorded in field 720 may be of any type (e.g., personal, corporate, meeting). This field is used to provide additional names not appearing in the classification data record to provide subject access to the classification number in field 153 (Classification Number).

The parts of names consisting of several parts can be recorded in whatever order is desired. Field 720 is repeated for multiple names.

Field 720 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 720	Index Term - Uncontrolled Name	R
Indicator:
First	Type of name
#	Not specified
1	Personal
2	Other

Second	Undefined; contains a blank

Subfield code:
$a	Name	NR
$e	Relator term	R
$4	Relator code	R
$6	Linkage	NR
$8	Field link and sequence number	R

Input conventions:

There are no special punctuation or spacing conventions prescribed for field 720.