302 NOTES PERTAINING TO CODED INFORMATION

Field Definition

The field contained a note on data elements that are coded in the 1-- CODED INFORMATION

BLOCK fields.

Occurrence

Optional. Repeatable.

Indicators

Indicator 1: blank (not defined)

Indicator 2: blank (not defined)

Subfields

$a

Notes on field Contents

If more than one note is to be recorded, each is entered in a repeated field 302. In most cases a more

specific note field may be used. In those instances, prefer the more specific field, e.g. use fie ld 371

rather than 302 for notes on collection management or information service policy, even though

information is present in coded form in field 171 or 172.

Related Fields

1-- CODED INFORMATION BLOCK

Data recorded in the CODED INFORMATION BLOCK in coded form may be recorded in field 302

in free text form with or without elaboration.

Example

302 ##$aAcquired in 2001 at Silva’s auction