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    RDA field 264 in fix_doc_tag_008

    Is field RDA considered in fix program fix_doc_tag_008 when copying the year from field 260/264 to field 008?
    • Product: Aleph
    • Product Version: 22, 23, 24
    • Relevant for Installation Type: Dedicated-Direct, Direct, Local, Total Care

    Question

    Is field RDA considered in fix program fix_doc_tag_008 when copying the year from field 260/264 to field 008?

    Answer

    Yes, RDA field 264 is considered in the following programs from version 22 on:

    fix_doc_tag_008

    fix_doc_tag_008_heb

    fix_doc_008_han_1

     

    Additional Information

    Note the following

    - tag 264 requires a 2nd indicator in order to update 008 Pos. 7-10 correctly
    See article Short bib 264 year display problem in 008 using fast cataloging

    - by default the last occurrence of tag 260 resp. 264 is used to update 008 Pos. 7-10.

    See article fix_doc_tag_008 creates date from the last 260/264

    • Article last edited: 16-Nov-2023
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