008/26 006/09 Computer files (CF) |
Type of computer file (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element) |
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character alphabetic code that indicates the type of electronic resource being described. The specific type of electronic resource is also described in textual form in field 516 (Type of Computer File or Data Note). 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: |
a |
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b |
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c |
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d |
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e |
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f |
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g |
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h |
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i |
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j |
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m |
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u |
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z |
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| |
No attempt to code |
Related MARC field or document:
516 Type of Computer File or Data Note
See also:
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