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MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data
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MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data
562 Copy and Version Identification Note (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 562 contains information that distinguishes the copy(s) or version(s) of materials held by an archive or manuscript repository when more than one copy or version exists or could exist.
Note: Statements relating to versions of manuscript works existing in two or more versions or states in single or multiple copies are recorded in field 250 (Edition Statement).
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional.
Field 562 is repeatable.
Guidelines for applying content designators:
For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, National-level (NLR) and Minimal-level (MLR) record requirements, and designator repeatability, see table below:
Position |
Description |
NLR |
MLR |
Repeatability |
Field 562 |
Copy and Version Identification Note |
O |
O |
R |
Indicator: |
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First |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
|
|
Second |
Undefined; contains a blank |
M |
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Subfield code: |
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|
|
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$a |
A |
O |
R |
|
$b |
A |
O |
R |
|
$c |
A |
O |
R |
|
$d |
A |
O |
R |
|
$e |
A |
O |
R |
|
$3 |
O |
O |
NR |
|
$5 |
A |
O |
NR |
|
$6 |
A |
O |
NR |
|
$8 |
O |
O |
R |
Related MARC field or document:
880 Alternate Graphic Representation
See also:
