The purpose of this guide is to identify, verify, and define shared MARC fields vs institution-specific notes and keep those data elements in institutions' local fields, recommended by consortia. The guide will be added to the Minimum Standards document as an appendix.
Network Zone/Shared Fields in Alma (Published in Primo?):
900-949
Currently used MARC field | Mapped/Local Field in Alma | Description | Format as if |
|---|---|---|---|
901 | ??? | ||
949 | 950/986 | Acquisitions data | |
Local Fields in Alma (Published in Primo?):
59X, 69X, 79X, 950-999
Currently used MARC field | Mapped/Local Field in Alma | Description | Format as if |
|---|---|---|---|
004 | 951 | System catalogue number/ID, aka CatKey | n/a |
500 | ??? | Depending on a local note it contains | |
536 | 590 | Funding information note | 536 |
541 | 591 | Local acquisitions source note | 541 |
830 | 961 | Local Series note | 830 |