last updated Mon Nov-15-2010 12:14

MFHDs

For multiple volume sets

set Type of record (located in Leader) to v, even if we only have one piece of the set
Set the encoding level to 4
Set the 1st indicator of the 866 to 4
Set the 2nd indicator of the 866 to 1
Describe our physical holdings in an 866 tag. i.e., v.2-v.5, v.9
Close up spaces in the 866 field summary holdings statement:

v.1-v.9

NOT: v. 1- v. 9

Starting November 20, 2009, we no longer record the presence of accompanying material in books (maps, CD-ROMs, microfiche, etc.) in either the MFHD or the Item record.

For scores and parts that circulate as a unit:

set Type of record (located in Leader) to x
Set the encoding level to 4
Set the 1st indicator of the 866 to 4
Set the 2nd indicator of the 866 to 1
Describe the physical holdings in the 866:

For scores and parts, describe the set in the MFHD:

1 score + 6 parts ‡z<In pocket>

For scores and parts, give the number of pieces in the ITEM record