008/19 006/02 Continuing resources (CR) |
Regularity (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element) |
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character alphabetic code that indicates the intended regularity of an item. This element is used in conjunction with 008/18 (Frequency) and is based on the information found in field 310 (Current Publication Frequency). The stated intent of the publisher is considered when coding the regularity. A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.
Record requirements for National-level records: Mandatory; for Minimal-level records: Optional.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Code: |
Description: |
n |
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r |
|
u |
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x |
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| |
No attempt to code |
Related MARC fields or documents:
008/18 (006/01) Continuing resources: Frequency
310 Current Publication Frequency
515 Numbering Peculiarities Note
See also:
006 and 008: Continuing Resources
006 and 008: Cross Reference Tables by Type of Material
006/01-17: Character Positions by Type of Material
006 Fixed-Length Data Elements - Additional Material Characteristics