MARC Records Training

Owned by Lloyd Chittenden, created
Last updated: Aug 10, 2023

This training will cover the structure of MARC records in detail. Fixed fields and variable fields. Important field tags and indicators. Authorized fields vs. transcribed fields vs. free text notes.

Trainer: Lloyd Chittenden

Duration: 3 hours in 2 parts

Table of Contents

Outline

PART 1

  • Fixed fields

  • 1xx – Main Entry (Primary Access Point)

  • 2xx – Title Area

  • 3xx – Physical Description

  • 4xx – Series

PART 2

  • 5xx – Notes

  • 6xx – Subject Headings

  • 7xx – Additional Contributors

  • 8xx – Authorized Series