Which MARC21 fields Identify the Bibliographic Material Type?
- Product: Alma
Question
How is the "Material Type" for a title search defined? Which bibliographic information determines these facets:
Books (BK)
Journals (CR)
Computer files (CF)
Maps (MP)
Music (MU) Visual materials (VM) Mixed materials (MX)
Answer
These material types are identified from the bibliographic LDR position 6, 7 and 007 position 00.
For example, LDR Position 6 = a, Position 7 = a or c or d or m, the Alma Bibliographic Material is "BK", and Alma Material Type Term is "Book".
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Additional Information
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- Article last edited: 29-NOV-2018