008/16  Heading use - series added entry  (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element)

Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code that indicates whether the 1XX field contains an established heading that conforms to descriptive cataloging rules, and, therefore, is appropriate for use as a series added entry in bibliographic records 4XX Series Statement/Added Entry; 8XX Series Added Entry.  The fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.

National Level Requirement for character position 008/16:  Mandatory; for codes below:  Mandatory if applicable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

LC Guidelines:

 008/16  Heading use - series added entry

Related MARC fields or documents:

008/12  Type of series

MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data:

4XX  Series Statement Fields

8XX  Series Added Entry Fields

For information on other 008 character positions, see:

008  Fixed-Length Data Elements

See also:

Variable Control Fields