TAGS

 

000 LEADER
 
 
A fixed field that comprises the first 24 character positions (00-23) of each record and provides information for the processing of the record. Only three positions are implemented in UNBIS series symbol records.

Position 05:
Record status.
Indicates the relation of the record to a file.

    c = Corrected or revised. A change has been made to the record.
    n = New.
Position 06:
Type of record.
Indicates the characteristics of and defines the components of the record.
    z = Authority data.
Position 17:
Encoding level.
Indicates whether the record is complete.
    n = Complete authority record. The record meets national level record requirements.
    o = Incomplete authority record.


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