008/34 006/17 Continuing resources (CR) |
Entry convention (Variable Control Field - Fixed-Length Data Element) |
Character position definition and scope:
A one-character numeric code that indicates whether the item was cataloged according to successive entry, latest entry, or integrated entry cataloging conventions. A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this 008 position.
Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records: Mandatory.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
Code: |
Description: |
0 |
|
1 |
|
2 |
|
| |
No attempt to code |
In 1975, character position 008/34 was redefined. Prior to the definition of variable data field 222 (Key Title) in 1975, 008/34 was defined as Title as it appears on the piece designator. The defined codes were: d (Different), t (Same as field 245), and m (Same as 1XX plus 245 fields).
006/17 and 008/34 SE Successive/latest entry [renamed, 2001]: This field was renamed Entry convention in 2001 to accommodate integrating entry convention.
2 - Integrating entry [new, 2001]
Related MARC fields or documents:
547 Former Title Complexity 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