Cataloging statistics in Metadata Services

Scope

This document provides specific information about codes and subfields that are used in Metadata Services since July 1, 2022.

It supplements the following documents:

• Cataloging statistics in Alma
• Local fields and extensions for UC Berkeley. 955 Cataloging statistics

955 Subfields and codes

• General:
  • Add field 955 after completing cataloging or maintenance to reflect the work completed.
  • Field 955 is repeatable. Include a 955 field for each required code.
  • Subfields $a, $b, and $c are required in each 955 field.
  • Subfields should be entered in alphabetical order, contain only one code, and are non-repeatable.
• 955 $a (Date):
  • Use the format: yyyymm
• 955 $b (Initials):
  • Do not include numbers.
• 955 $c (Code):
  • CM - Cataloging, Minimal
    • In general, create full level (ELvl blank) records instead of minimal level (ELvl 7) or abbreviated level (ELvl 3) records.
  • MT - Maintenance
    • This code reflects that maintenance was done to a record, regardless of the type of maintenance performed.
      • For example, if you add multiple volumes to a multi-part monograph at the same time, only add one 955 field with the MT code.
    • Multiple 955 fields with MT may be included in the record if performing maintenance on the record at different times.
      • For example, if you add one volume to a multi-part monograph at the beginning of the month and happen to add another volume later that same month, there will be duplicate 955 fields.
• 955 $d (Format):
  • Do not use.
• 955 $e (Library/Department):
  • Do not use.

Code changes

The following codes are new, have revised definitions, or are no longer used:

• BSR - BIBCO standard record (PCC) new [UC account]
  • To align with the PCC definition, also includes authenticating an existing WorldCat record as PCC.
• CC - Copy cataloging, No edits
  • Also includes using a record from the Alma NZ.
• CCC - Copy cataloging, with either classification or subject analysis
  • No longer used.
  • Use COM - Copy cataloging, Complex when adding LC classification or subject headings.
• CCE - Copy cataloging, Edits
  • No longer includes derived records. All derived records are included under CO - Cataloging, Original.
• CO - Cataloging, Original
  • Revised definition.
  • Use only when creating or deriving a new record in WorldCat.
  • Use for all derived records in WorldCat.
  • Use COM - Copy cataloging, Complex when adding LC classification, subject headings, or recreating an existing record.
• COM - Copy cataloging, Complex
  • New code.
• NACO - NACO new
  • Use only when contributing new NACO records to the LC/NACO Authority File.
  • Use NACOM - NACO enhanced with updating an existing NACO record.
• NACOM - NACO enhanced
  • New code.
• Remote - MdS remote work
  • Changed code from Remote cat.
  • Include initials in subfield $b.