MARC 21 Format for Classification Data: Table of Contents (Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress)

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2000 Edition

Update No. 1 (October 2001) through Update No. 10 (October 2009)

This online publication provides access to both the full and concise versions of the MARC 21 Format for Classification Data. The "full" classification format contains detailed descriptions of every data element, along with examples, input conventions, and history sections. The "concise" classification format contains abridged descriptions of every data element, along with examples. The full and concise versions are identified in the header of each field description.

There are no changes to the MARC 21 Format for Classification Data that resulted from Update No. 10 (October 2009).

Table of Contents

Introduction
Format Summary
Leader
Directory
00X: Control Fields
01X-084: Control Information, Number and Code Fields
Classification Numbers - General Information
15X: Classification Number and Term Fields
253-553: Tracings and Reference Fields
6XX: Note Fields
70X-75X: Index Term Fields
76X: Number Building Fields
8XX: Location and Alternate Graphic Fields
Appendix A: Control Subfields
Appendix B: Full Level Record Examples
Appendix C: Multiscript Records
Appendix D: Glossary
Appendix E: Format Changes for Update No. 10 (October 2009)
Appendix F: Organization Code Sources

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