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9xx

The 942 field in MARC21 records is used for holdings information specific to the local institution. It typically contains data related to the item's location, call number, and other holdings-related details. Here's an overview of the subfields commonly found in the 942 field:

  • Subfield $a: Location - Specifies the location of the item within the institution.
  • Subfield $b: Sub-location - Provides additional information about the specific area or section within the location.
  • Subfield $c: Call number prefix - Indicates any prefix associated with the call number assigned to the item.
  • Subfield $d: Call number suffix - Specifies any suffix added to the call number.
  • Subfield $h: Shelving scheme - Describes the shelving scheme used for organizing items in the location.
  • Subfield $i: Item type - Indicates the type of item, such as book, periodical, DVD, etc.
  • Subfield $l: Circulation modifier - Specifies any circulation restrictions or modifiers associated with the item.
  • Subfield $m: Materials specified - Provides details about the material or format of the item, such as microfilm, CD-ROM, etc.
  • Subfield $n: Not for loan - Indicates whether the item is available for loan or not.
  • Subfield $o: Item enumeration and chronology - Specifies enumeration or chronology information associated with the item.
  • Subfield $p: Piece designation - Provides a piece designation or identifier for multi-piece items.
  • Subfield $x: Non-public note - Contains non-public notes or comments related to the item.
  • Subfield $z: Public note - Contains public notes or comments related to the item.

Example:

  • Location: Main Library, General Stacks
  • Call number: FIC (fiction section)
  • Shelving scheme: LC (Library of Congress Classification)
  • Item type: Book
  • Circulation: Not for loan
  • Materials: Print
  • Public note: Do not remove from library
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