2.25 Fields: MARCout Conversion Preferences


2.25.1 Field 1 Function Keys


2.25.2 Field 2 Conversion Options:
multiple, tab stop


Purpose: To convert NLM MARCout conditions to a standard MARC distribution format. These conversions are as follows:


1) the conversion to separate 650 age group;


2) pregnancy tags to $x subfields on 650s;


3) convert 651 _2 $a geographic to $z in all 650s


4) convert Form PTs in 655 _7 tags to $v subfields on 650s


5) convert Genre PTs in 659 _7 tags to 655 _7 tags.


Menu Style: Radio Button/Check Box

Menu Values:
Convert separate 650 Age Group
Convert 651 _2 $a geographic
Convert Form PTs in 655 _7 tags
Convert Genre PTs in 659 _7 tags


2.25.3 Field 3 Conversion:
tab stop


Purpose: To specify whether to perform the MARCout conversion.


Menu Style: Push Button

Menu Values:
MARCout conversion
Skip Conversion



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