326 Frequency Statement Note (Serials)

Field Definition

This field contains a note indicating the frequency with which a serial is issued.

Occurrence

Optional. Repeatable. If it is desired to note frequency at different periods during the existence of the serial, the field should be repeated, the directory entries for the repeated fields being ordered with most recent frequency first (EX 2).

Indicators

Indicator 1: blank (not defined)

Indicator 2: blank (not defined)

Subfields

$a Frequency

A statement indicating the frequency with which a serial is issued. (Optional and not repeatable)

$b Dates of Frequency

The date span over which the frequency mentioned in subfield $a applies. (Optional and not repeatable)

Notes on Field Contents

There is no standard form for the data in this field. It may be omitted when the data could be generated from a code in field 110 character position 1, as in EX 1. Agencies preparing records should be consistent in the use of the fields in such circumstances.

Fields or other related entities

110 Serials

Frequency of issue (character position 1) This character position contains a code indicating the frequency of issue of the serial. Being limited to one character position, it cannot record complex situations which may be explained in field 326.

Examples

Ex. 1:

326 ##$aMonthly

A serial published monthly.

Ex. 2:

326 ##$aQuarterly$bl981-

326 ##$aMonthly$bl940-1980

A journal published monthly from 1940 to 1980 and published quarterly since.