Scope
This document provides specific information about codes and subfields that are used in Metadata Services since July 1, 2022.
It supplements the following documents:
- Cataloging statistics in Alma
- Local fields and extensions for UC Berkeley. 955 Cataloging statistics
955 Subfields and codes
- General:
- Add field 955 after completing cataloging or maintenance to reflect the work completed.
- Field 955 is repeatable. Include a 955 field for each required code.
- Subfields $a, $b, and $c are required in each 955 field.
- Subfields should be entered in alphabetical order, contain only one code, and are non-repeatable.
- 955 $a (Date):
- Use the format: yyyymm
- 955 $b (Initials):
- Do not include numbers.
- 955 $c (Code):
- CM - Cataloging, Minimal
- In general, create full level (ELvl blank) records instead of minimal level (ELvl 7) or abbreviated level (ELvl 3) records.
- MT - Maintenance
- This code reflects that maintenance was done to a record, regardless of the type of maintenance performed.
- For example, if you add multiple volumes to a multi-part monograph at the same time, only add one 955 field with the MT code.
- Multiple 955 fields with MT may be included in the record if performing maintenance on the record at different times.
- For example, if you add one volume to a multi-part monograph at the beginning of the month and happen to add another volume later that same month, there will be duplicate 955 fields.
- This code reflects that maintenance was done to a record, regardless of the type of maintenance performed.
- CM - Cataloging, Minimal
- 955 $d (Format):
- Do not use.
- 955 $e (Library/Department):
- Do not use.
Code changes
The following codes are new, have revised definitions, or are no longer used:
- BSR - BIBCO standard record (PCC) new [UC account]
- To align with the PCC definition, also includes authenticating an existing WorldCat record as PCC.
- CC - Copy cataloging, No edits
- Also includes using a record from the Alma NZ.
- CCC - Copy cataloging, with either classification or subject analysis
- No longer used.
- Use COM - Copy cataloging, Complex when adding LC classification or subject headings.
- CCE - Copy cataloging, Edits
- No longer includes derived records. All derived records are included under CO - Cataloging, Original.
- CO - Cataloging, Original
- Revised definition.
- Use only when creating or deriving a new record in WorldCat.
- Use for all derived records in WorldCat.
- Use COM - Copy cataloging, Complex when adding LC classification, subject headings, or recreating an existing record.
- COM - Copy cataloging, Complex
- New code.
- NACO - NACO new
- Use only when contributing new NACO records to the LC/NACO Authority File.
- Use NACOM - NACO enhanced with updating an existing NACO record.
- NACOM - NACO enhanced
- New code.
- Remote - MdS remote work
- Changed code from Remote cat.
- Include initials in subfield $b.
By abaron on 09-16-2023