681 Subject Example Tracing Note

Field definition and scope:

Field 681 contains a note that documents the use of a 1XX established subject or authorized subdivision heading as an example or reference in a 260 Complex See Reference, 360 Complex See Also Reference, or 680 Public General Note field of another authority record. It permits the updating of the 260, 360, or 680 field when a change is made to the 1XX heading.

The information in this field is often not written in a form adequate for public user display.

The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.

Field 681 is repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National level (NLR) record requirements, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Position	Description	NLR	Repeatability
Field 681	Subject Example Tracing Note	O	R
Indicator:
First	Undefined; contains a blank	M
Second	Undefined; contains a blank	M

Subfield code:
$a	Subject heading or subdivision term	M	R
$i	Explanatory text	M	R
$6	Linkage	A	NR
$8	Field link and sequence number	O	R

Content designator history:

First Indicator [obsolete, 1997] [CAN/MARC only]: Values defined were: 0 (No print constant required), 1 (Example under/Exemple sous), 2 (Note under/Note sous), and 3 (Example under reference from/Exemple sous le renvoi de)

Subfield $a - Subject heading or subdivision term [redefined] [USMARC only]: In 1991, this field was redefined as a public general note and its scope was expanded for use in authority records for both subjects and names.

LC Guidelines:

681 Subject Example Tracing Note