Fixed Fields Tab for the Format Policy

This tab displays a list of entry numbers and their fixed ID and name. Fixed fields differ from other entries in that the structure of these fields is defined; these fields are only applicable to MARC21 format records. For more information about fixed fields, go to the Library of Congress’ MARC 21 Concise Format for Bibliographic Data Web page (http:/lcweb.loc.gov/marc/bibliographic/ecbdldrd.html). You can also find a brief list of several MARC 21 format standards for cataloging at MARC 21 Format Standards for Cataloging.

Since fixed fields cannot be added or removed, the Create and Remove operation buttons on this tab are unavailable.

Displaying an Entry Number

Select an entry number and click Display to display the following fields.

Display Label For

This attribute specifies the label that appears under Fixed Fields when creating, displaying, or modifying a bibliographic record. This also corresponds to the Fixed Name.

Default Value Required for Field

This attribute specifies whether a default value is required for this field. If Yes, provide a value based on the abbreviations defined in the MARC 21 formats. A vertical bar (|) is not a valid character in this field and will be rejected by the client.

Entry ID

This attribute specifies which entry ID these attributes characterize.

Position

In a MARC record, information is stored as a string of characters. This attribute provides the starting position, within this data string, of this fixed value.

Length

This attribute provides the length of the fixed value.

Added Material Types

This attribute is used with the 006 tag when cataloging an item with more than one format associated with it, such as a book with a map.

Modifying an Entry Number

Select an entry number and click Modify to specify a different label and default value. Click Save to save your changes.

Entry ID, Position, Length, and Added Material Types attributes cannot be modified.