# Leader and fixed fields ## Leader Fields The Sierra leader is at the top of the Bibliographic record, the MARC leader is directly below.
### Sierra Leader **LANG** three letter code for the language of the item. \ *See* [LC Language Codes](https://www.loc.gov/marc/languages/) & [Lang](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/fixedfield/lang.html).\ **eng** = English\ **zxx** = No linguistic content For an item in multiple languages, list the predominant language first. If no language predominates then use the code that is first alphabetically. SKIP ignore, this will populate automatically **LOCATION** new items have **acql** (acquisitions), overwrite with the relevant code. \ Multiple codes can be added. Double click to open the field.\ **homc** = History of Medicine Collection\ **medc** = Medical Collection\ **whml** = open shelves\ **stax** = closed stores\ **elro** = online\ **digi** = Digitised Collections **CAT DATE** date item was first catalogued. Press **T** for today's date **COUNTRY** 3 letter code for the country of publication or creation.\ *See* [LC Country Codes](https://www.loc.gov/marc/countries/)\ **enk** = England\ **xxk** = United Kingdom\ **xx** = Place unknown #### Format-specific fields: {% tabs %} {% tab title="Books" %} **BIB LVL m** = a single item (i.e. a book, a pamphlet) **MAT TYPE a** = books\ **v** = ebooks {% endtab %} {% tab title="Journals" %} **BIB LVL s** = Serial **MAT TYPE d** = Journals\ **j** = eJournals {% endtab %} {% tab title="Visual & Material Culture" %} **BIB LVL m** = a single item - this will be the code for most item\ **a** = part of an item (e.g. photos in an album)\ **c** = collection\ **d** = coll. subunit **MAT TYPE k** = 2D pictures\ **r** = 3D objects\ q = digital images {% endtab %} {% tab title="Audio Visual" %} **BIB LVL m** = a single item **MAT TYPE** **f**= e-video \ **g** = videorecordings/visual\ **i** = sound/audio\ **m** = CD-roms\ **n** = cinefilm\ **s** = e-sound (digitised or born digital)\ **z** = websites {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### MARC Leader To open the MARC leader press ctrl+r **ENC LEVL blank** = full level\ **5** = partial level. use for Basic level records awaiting future enhancement **CAT FORM i** = ISBD punctuation #### Format-specific fields: {% tabs %} {% tab title="Books" %} Populate the following fields: **REC TYPE a** = language material **BIB LVL** **m** = a single item {% endtab %} {% tab title="Journals" %} **REC TYPE a** = language material **BIB LVL** **s** = Serial {% endtab %} {% tab title="Visual & Material Culture" %} Populate the following fields, selecting the appropriate code for the item being catalogued: **REC TYPE k** = pictures (graphic materials)\ **r** = 3D objects\ **m** = computer file (Born digital)\ **a** = language material **BIB LVL** **m** = a single item (this will apply to most records)\ **a** = part of an item (e.g. a photo in an album)\ **c** = collection\ **d** = coll. subunit {% endtab %} {% tab title="Audio Visual" %} **REC STAT n** = new **REC TYPE** **g** = projected medium\ **i** = non-musical sound recording\ **j** = musical sound recording {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## Fixed Fields To open the fixed fields select **ctrl + r** ### [007](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/0xx/007.html) Physical description Used for **Visual & Material Culture** (2D Graphic material) and **Audio Visual** records. The 007 options are determined by the Category of Material recorded at the start of the field. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Audio Visual" %} **MatCatg** **m** = motion picture [007 for motion picture](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/0xx/007motio.html) (film reels and cartridges)\ **s** = sound recording [007 for sound recordings](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/0xx/007sound.html)\ **v** = videorecording [007 for videorecordings](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/0xx/007video.html) **Spec Mat** select the appropriate option **Colour** select the appropriate option **Format** select the appropriate option **SoundSep** (sound on medium or separate) select the appropriate option , if there is no separation, sound on medium = **a** **Med Snd** (medium for sound) select the appropriate option from the options, **blank** = no sound/silent film **Dimens** (width of the film) select the appropriate option from the options in Sierra, **a** = sound on medium if no separation **ConfPlay** (configuration of playback channels for sound) {% endtab %} {% tab title="Visual & Material" %} **MatCatg** **k** = [2D graphics](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/0xx/007nonproj.html) **Spec Mat** Select from available options **Colour** Select from available options\ **z** (other) is used for stained, tinted and toned items such as sepia photos **PrimSupM** Select from available options **SecSupM** Only use if the mount is of historical, informational, or archival importance {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### [008](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/fixedfield.html) Date & Country **Date Ent** = catalogued date (YYMMDD). [**Dat Type**](https://www.oclc.org/bibformats/en/fixedfield/dtst.html) in most cases the code will be **s**, options include: **s** = single known or probable date (year) {% hint style="info" %} **Dat Type** s for a single known date\ **Date One** 2003\ **264 0|c**2003 **Dat Type** s for a single probable date\ **Date One** 1966\ **264 0|c**\[1966?] **Dat Type** s for a single probable date\ **Date One** 19uu\ **264 0|c**\[20th century] {% endhint %} **t** = a publishing date and a copyright date together (to be entered in this order) **q** = questionable date, exact date unknown, but range of years can be specified. Put the earliest date in *Date 1* and the latest in *Date 2* {% hint style="info" %} **Dat Type** q\ **Date One** 1972\ **Date Two** 1973\ **264 0|c**\[1972 or 1973] **Dat Type** q\ **Date One** 1921\ **Date Two** 1928\ **264 0|c**\[between 1921 and 1973] **Dat Type** q for a group of objects\ **Date One** 18uu\ **Date Two** 19uu\ **264 0|c**\[late 19th and early 20th century] **Dat Type** q\ **Date One** uuuu\ **Date Two** 1960\ **264 0|c**\[not after 1960] {% endhint %} **m** = multiple dates. Use for multi-part items **n** = dates unknown. Use for *\[date of creation not identified]* and similar situations, where no other code applies and a reasonable date cannot be determined. Both *Date 1* and *Date 2* should be coded *uuuu* **i =** inclusive dates of a collection. Use for unpublished items that have a range of dates of execution. Dates included in the Fixed field should be led by the 264 field **Date One** the date the work was published/created.\ for a single probable date (s) enter the probable date, do not use u.\ for questionable dates (q) represent the unknown numeral(s) with a u **Date Two** use for :\ \- the copyright date\ \- the final date of a multi-volume set\ \- the original date of publication of a reprint\ \- the later date for a for questionable date. **Country** - three letter code for country of publication or creation – see [LC Country Code List](http://www.loc.gov/marc/countries/) **Language** - three letter code for the language of the item – see [LC Language Code List](http://www.loc.gov/marc/languages/language_code.html) **Cat Srce** = **d**