76X-79X Linking Entry Fields (Variable Data Field)
Definition and scope:
The linking entry fields contain information that identifies other bibliographic items. Each of the linking entry fields specifies a different bibliographic relationship between the target item described by the record and a related item. These relationships fall into three classes:
related items that assist the user in continuing to search but are not physically required to obtain the target item (e.g., former entries for serials, translations of the target item);
related items that have to be obtained physically in order to use the target item (e.g., the host item for a component part: a journal issue containing a specific article);
related items that are constituent units of a larger whole (e.g., the individual photographs contained in a visual material collection).
The linking entry fields are designed to generate a note in the record in which they appear. They can also provide machine linkage between the bibliographic record for the target item and the bibliographic record for a related item, if the related item is covered by a separate record; and/or facilitate indexing.
Specific field information:
For information on content designators (indicator and subfield code definitions and examples), National level requirements, field and subfield repeatability, and input conventions for any of the 76X - 79X fields, select from the list below:
76X-79X Linking Entry Fields - General Information
Table (Indicators and Subfield codes)
Definitions of Terms (Terms used in Linking Entry fields)
Record Links and Notes (Record-linking technique in MARC)
Input Conventions (Guidance and clarification for application)
Content Designator History (A record of significant changes)
765 Original Language Entry (R)
770 Supplement/Special Issue Entry (R)
772 Supplement Parent Entry (R)
774 Constituent Unit Entry (R)
776 Additional Physical Form Entry (R)
787 Other Relationship Entry (R)
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