Follett VERSION 6.00, User Manual

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04/04 268 Cataloging
Bibliographic fixed-length tags
As the name implies, fixed-length tags have a predefined number of spaces.
Each space (or position) in a fixed-length tag has a specific meaning. For
example, positions 35-37 of the 008 tag contain an item's 3-digit language code.
Normally, the fixed-length tags (000-009) won't require much modification. Even
when you add a fixed-length tag to a record, Cataloging uses the record's
template to supply the most common settings for that material type. However,
some templates are used for multiple material types. For instance, if you use the
video template to catalog a filmstrip, you'd have to edit the fixed-length tags
because they are set up for videos. Similarly, the template for maps, globes, and
atlases defaults to maps.
The fixed-length tags you can edit are the Leader, 006, 007, and 008 tags. The 001
(Control Number), 003 (Control Number Identifier), and 005 (Date and Time)
tags generate automatically when you save a record and are display only.
See also:
For information about authority fixed-length tags, see page 281.
Leader tag
The Leader contains a record's processing data. Cataloging provides most of this
information automatically. It usually isn't necessary, but you can change the
default codes for record status, record type, bibliographic level, encoding level,
descriptive cataloging form, and type of control.
To change the Leader, doubleclick in the Leader data, or choose Tag | Edit
Leader. The MARC Leader Codes dialog appears:
Select the appropriate values from
the dropdown lists, and click OK.
Changing the material type (and its display icon)
The material type of an item is identified by the entry in position 6, Record type,
in the Leader tag. If you choose the template that matches your material type,
position 6 contains the correct entry, and the correct material type icon displays in
all the Follett applications.