760 Main Series Entry (R) (Variable Data Field)
Field 760 contains information concerning a related main series when the target item is a subseries (vertical relationship). This field is recorded in addition to any other series information in the record.
When a note is generated from this field, the introductory phrase Main series: or Subseries of: may be generated based on the field tag for display.
The National level record requirement for this field is Optional; for ISSN centers it is Mandatory.
Field 760 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 760 |
Main Series Entry |
O |
O |
R |
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for ISSN centers |
M |
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Indicator: |
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First |
M |
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0 |
A |
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1 |
A |
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M |
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A |
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8 |
A |
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Subfield code: |
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$a |
A |
O |
NR |
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$b |
A |
O |
NR |
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$c |
A |
O |
NR |
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$d |
O |
O |
NR |
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$g |
A |
O |
R |
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$h |
A |
O |
NR |
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$i |
O |
O |
R |
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$m |
A |
O |
NR |
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$n |
A |
O |
R |
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$o |
O |
O |
R |
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$s |
A |
O |
NR |
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$t |
A |
O |
NR |
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$w |
A |
O |
R |
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$x |
A |
O |
NR |
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$y |
O |
O |
NR |
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$4 |
O |
O |
R |
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$6 |
A |
O |
NR |
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$7 |
O |
O |
NR |
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/1 - Form of name |
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/2 - Type of record |
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/3 - Bibliographic level |
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$8 |
O |
O |
R |
See: Example for this field.
76X-79X Content Designator History
Related MARC fields or documents:
76X-79X Linking Entry Fields - General Information
Definitions of Terms (Terms used in Linking Entry fields)
Record Links and Notes (Record-linking technique in MARC)
RDA in MARC Bibliographic Data
See also: