Processing Manual | 99-10. Cataloging Information (MARC 949 98)

99-10. Cataloging Information (MARC 949 98)

Record here information about the cataloging of the item.

Record the information in the subfields in the order given below. If an item already on the database is being changed for another reason, routinely transfer accession information from the 590 field to the 949 field.

The 949 field is identified by indicator and subfield values defined by MHS. This information appears in the T-length PALS display, but does not appear in the other displays or on printed cards.

$d Date
Enter the date of cataloging the item in the form YYYYMMDD, e.g. 19880905

$c Cataloger
Enter your initials

$b Action

Example 1:

If the item was reclassified from a different call number, indicate “Recat from [old call number]”

949 98 $d 19880905 $c ES

949 98 $d 19880905 $c ES $b Recat from F600.H67

949 98 $d 19880905 $c ES $b Recat from pamphlet BX4890

949 98 $d 19880905 $c ES $b Recat from Cutter E839 R6

Example 2:

If an item was withdrawn, indicate that fact in the 949 98 field

949 98 $d 20010912 $c DE $b C. 1 withdrawn

Example 3:

If a copy is added

949 98 $d 20020313 $c DE $b Add c. 2

Example 4:

If a volume is added

949 98 $d 20020313 $c DE $b Add v. 3

Example 5:

If an item is transferred to another location

949 98 $d 20020313 $c DE $b Tr. c. 1 from Stacks to ReadRm