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060 - NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE CALL NUMBER (R)
A call number for a series when all or part of the series is classified as a collected set or with the main series. The classification number is taken from the National Library of Medicine Classification schedules QS-QZ and W or from the Library of Congress Classification schedules as used by NLM for peripheral and related topics.
Indicators
- First - Undefined
- # - Undefined
- Second - Source of call number
A value that indicates whether the call number has been assigned by the National Library of Medicine or another organization.- 0 - Assigned by NLM
- 4 - Assigned by agency other than NLM
The MARC code for the organization is contained in subfield $5.
Subfield Codes
- $a - Classification number (NR)
- $b - Item number (NR)
NLM uses the Cutter-Sanborn Three-Figure Author Table and a special numbering scheme in classes W1 and W3 to create item numbers. - $d - Volumes/dates to which call number applies
(NR)
A statement that is used only when the call number does not apply to all items in the series. Applies to: may be generated for display. - $5 - Institution to which field applies (R) See Control Subfields
- $6 - Linkage (NR) See Control Subfields
- $8 - Field link and sequence number (R) See Control Subfields
Examples
060 |
#0$aW1$bJO706M |
060 |
#4$aW1$bRI218$5CLU-M |
060 |
#0$aW1$bJO706M |
060 |
#0$aWO 700 |

