6.3.1 Field 1 Bar Code: 20 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify a valid item bar code.

Format: Any combination of numbers and characters that make up a valid bar code.

6.3.2 Field 2 Volume: 20 characters, display only

Purpose: to specify the volume(s).

Format: this field accepts any characters, but is typically a number or range of numbers.

6.3.3 Field 3 Issue: 60 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the item's Issue value, if applicable.

6.3.4 Field 4 Year: 20 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the year(s) for an item.

Format: A 4 digit year or 2 four digit years separated by a dash to signify a year range.

Examples:

     1999 
     1999-2000 

6.3.5 Field 5 Copy: 10 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the Copy number of for this item.

Format: This value must be numeric.

Example: if you have three copies, and the item on hand is the second, then it is copy 2.

6.3.6 Field 6 Location: 40 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify where the item is kept according to the Item Location Table. This table is unique to each catalog, but typically contains values such as General Collection, Reference, Staff, etc. Each location has a default Circulation Class which the new item will inherit upon the selection of the location.

Format: It is a table selection.

6.3.7 Field 7 Item Circulation Class: 40 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the circulation class assigned to this item. The circulation classes are the rules on loans and fines for an item. Typical classes are Non-Circulating, One Hour, Two Weeks, etc., but are unique to each catalog.

Format: It is a table selection.

6.3.8 Field 8 Status: 40 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify where the item is in the circulation cycle. Each catalog may have unique statuses, but common ones are Available (meaning the item may be borrowed), On Loan, Non- circulating, etc.

Format: It is a table selection.

6.3.9 Field 9 Call Number: 40 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the call number for the item.

Format: Any combination of numbers and letters that make up the call number of the item.

6.3.10 Field 10 Price: 10 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the price amount of the item.

Format: It is any valid money amount.

Examples:    10.85 
             45.99 
            150.00 

6.3.11 Field 11 Message When Item is Returned: 50 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify a message that appears when the item is returned from circulating.

Format: This value is free text.

Example: if the item is a CD recording, the message might be " Check for scratches or cracks on the CD, and check for the booklet."

6.3.12 Field 12 Temporary Item Type: 40 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the type of temporary item from the Temporary Item Type table. This table usually has values such as Book, Videocassette, Reprint, etc.

Format: It is a table selection.

6.3.13 Field 13 Temporary's Description: 50 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify the description of the temporary item. It might include the title, author, and owner of the item.

Format: It is any text.

6.3.14 Field 14 MARC or Temporary Descriptions: 76 characters, multiple, display only

Purpose: To state the relationship of the item to the MARC Bibliographic data or the Temporary File.

6.3.15 Field 15 Item Type: 12 characters, display only

Purpose: To specify an item type from the Item Type Table. This table includes the types Book, A/V, Temporary, and Serial. Serial cannot be applied except via the Serial Check-in, in which case it is applied automatically.

Format: It is a table selection.

6.3.16 Field 16 Non-public Comment: 72 characters, multiple, display only

Purpose: To specify free text notes for the library's internal use. It is often used to record acquisition information. This field is similar to the MARC 21 Bibliographic field 852 subfield x, Non- Public Comment.

6.3.17 Field 17 Public Comment: 72 characters, multiple, display only

Purpose: To specify free text notes for library's public viewing. The OPAC displays these notes. This field is similar to the MARC 21 Bibliographic tag 852 $ z, Public Comment.

6.3.18 Field 18 Function Keys

6.3.19 Field 19 Close or Detail Choices:

Purpose: To specify the next action in the Item Inquiry.

Format: It is a push button selection.

Menu Style: Push Button

Menu Values:
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