Item fields
The 952 field in MARC21 records is used for location and item information, particularly for holding libraries. Here's an overview of the subfields commonly found in the 952 field:
- Subfield $0: Control subfield (Not withdrawn): Indicates that the item has not been withdrawn from the collection.
- Subfield $3: Materials specified: Indicates specific materials, such as bound volumes or other parts.
- Subfield $4: Not damaged: Indicates whether the item is damaged or not.
- Subfield $7: Not for loan: Indicates whether the item is available for loan.
- Subfield $8: Collection code: Specifies the collection code, often used to categorize items.
- Subfield $a: Home library: Specifies the home library or main library where the item is located.
- Subfield $b: Current location: Specifies the current location within the library.
- Subfield $c: Shelving location: Specifies the shelving location within the library.
- Subfield $d: Acquisition date: Indicates the date when the item was acquired by the library.
- Subfield $e: Source of accession: Specifies the source from which the item was acquired, such as purchased, donated, etc.
- Subfield $g: Cost, normal purchase price: Specifies the cost or normal purchase price of the item.
- Subfield $h: Enumeration and chronology: Provides enumeration or chronology information for the item.
- Subfield $o: Full call number: Specifies the full call number assigned to the item.
- Subfield $p: Barcode: Specifies the barcode number assigned to the item.
- Subfield $t: Copy number: Specifies the copy number of the item, distinguishing between multiple copies.
- 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:
- Home library: Main Library
- Current location: General Stacks
- Shelving location: FIC (Fiction section)
- Acquisition date: February 15, 2023
- Source of accession: Purchased
- Cost: $29.99
- Enumeration and chronology: Volume 1
- Full call number: NF 456
- Barcode: 135792468
- Copy number: 1
- Non-public note: Clue page number is 45
- Public note: Do not move