082 Dewey Decimal Classification Number

Field definition and scope:

Field 082 contains a classification number assigned from the Dewey Decimal Classification, accessed through electronic or printed versions.

The source of the classification number is Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index, the Abridged Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative Index, and the DC&: Dewey Decimal Classification Additions, Notes and Decisions that are maintained by the Library of Congress.

Field 082 is repeatable.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

For indicator and subfield code definitions and examples, and designator repeatability, see table below:

Position	Description	Repeatability
Field 082	Dewey Decimal Classification Number	R
Indicator:
First	Type of edition
0	Full edition
1	Abridged edition
7	Other edition specified in subfield $2

Second	Source of class number
#	No information provided
0	Assigned by LC
4	Assigned by agency other than LC

Subfield code:
$a	Classification number	R
$b	Item number	NR
$m	Standard or optional designation	NR
$q	Assigning agency	NR
$2	Edition information	NR
$6	Linkage	NR
$8	Field link and sequence number	R

Content designator history:

First Indicator - Type of edition

Value 7 - Other edition specified in subfield $2 [new, 2011]

Subfield $m - Standard or optional designation [new, 2008]

Subfield $q - Assigning agency [new, 2008]

Subfield $2 - Edition number [renamed, 2021] [redescribed, 2021]