Aleph implementation of OCLC-MARC Format Update 2010 will occur in stages over the next 2-3 weeks. The first set of updates will be implemented tomorrow, Thursday, May 27. Included in this first phase will be new codes for fixed fields, repeatability of subfield $e in the 040 field, and a new note field for Source of Description. A detailed list of changes is below.
New MARC elements related to Resource Description and Access (RDA) will be implemented in the first half of June, to coincide with release of the RDA Toolkit. Updates to bibliographic and holdings records for RDA will be implemented first, followed by updates for authority records.
Complete details are available in OCLC Technical Bulletin 258
OCLC-MARC Update 2010 - Phase I
Bibliographic Records
- Two new codes (o = Online, q = Direct electronic) in 008 and 006 Form of Item for various formats
- 040 subfield ($e) for Descriptive conventions is now Repeatable
- New subfield ($p) for Place of event in field 033
- New subfield ($u) for URI in field 510. Linking on URI will be enabled in OPAC displays
- New subfields ($d, $o, $p) for Place of event information in field 518. The subfields have been added to Words-Notes and Words-All indexes
- Field 588 has been added for Source of Description. Subfield $a is indexed in Words-Notes and Words-All indexes. The 588 will display as a Note in the OPAC
Form of item has been added to 008 and 006 forms for Electronic Resources, but should not be coded until implemented by OCLC in a future update.
Holdings Records
- New codes in 007/01 Physical Description for various formats
- New code (l = Legal deposit) defined for the 008/07, Method of Acquisition
Authority Records
- 040 subfield ($e) for Descriptive conventions is now Repeatable
Please send questions or comments regarding the changes to the Aleph Support Center.
Allison Powers
Office for Information Systems
Harvard University Library