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Library of Congress Literary Author (053) Request Form

Instructions for using form:

  1. Do not explicitly code for an initial subfield ($a) in any field.
  2. Supply a proposed number including cutter based on search of the LC online shelflist (cf. Browsing LC Shelflist ...)
  3. Supply the author's name as formulated in the 100 field of the authority record, include dates, qualifiers, etc.
  4. Supply the appropriate subfield code preceded by a dollar sign ($) for dates, qualifiers, etc.
  5. Use the diacritics table to cut and paste the diacritic (or spell out) preceding the affected letter (example: Brisce(tilde)no Calder(acute)on, Mar(acute)ia).
  6. To create a delimiter, type in the dollar sign $.
  7. Note: After number has been approved, input number into 053 field in NAR, set 2nd indicator value to "0" (zero).
  8. Do not use this form for complex numbers, problems, to report errors or for queries. Direct these to the NACO contac/liaison at your institution or in the Coop Team.

Required fields are indicated with an * asterisk.

*(Input institutional MARC 21 code)

Input suggested classification number ; subfield $a only

100* Author's name as formulated in NAR (Do not supply tag number or subfield $a; however, supply other subfield codes with indicators, when needed)
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952: Brief information about author, e.g., author's nationality or place residence, language used for works, etc.: ( cf. SCMC F632)
Do not use enter key in this box; do not use for complex or problematic numbers.

952: Additional information or comments (Do not use enter key in this box; do not use for complex or problematic numbers):