Maps & Atlases

Fixed Fields

• For fixed field information, see:
  • MARC Coding Overview --> Maps

245 & 246 $hGMD

• Ensure the 245 field and all 246 fields include the GMD $h[cartographic material], e.g. 
  • 245 10 $aCity of Edmonton history of annexations$h[cartographic material]

255 Cartographic Data 

• This field is not required
• See MARC 21 255 Cartographic Material webpage, as statement varies, e.g.
  • 255 \\ $aScale not given
  • 255 \\ $aScales differ

300 Physical Description

• Indicate if 1 atlas or 1 map and other physical characterstics, e.g.
  • 300 \\ $a1 atlas (448 pages) :$bcolour illustrations, colour maps ;$c38 cm
  • 300 \\ $a1 map (46 x 61 cm)

336 Content

• Indicate Content Type: cartographic image, e.g.
  • 336 \\ $acartographic image$2rdacontent

500 Notes

• Where applicable, retain and/or add a note regarding reliefs and depths, e.g.
  • 500 \\ $aRelief shown by shading and spot heights. Depths shown by gradient tints.

650 Subject Headings

• Retain and/or add appropriate subject headings, e.g.
  • 650 \0 $aAtlases.
  • 651 \0 $aOntario$vMaps.
  • 650 \0 $aChildren's atlases.

856 Cover Images

• If no cover art is supplied via Syndetic Solutions or within an 856 field in the MARC record, add the URL for EPL's Map stock icon in an 856 field
• 
• First verify how the title appears in BiblioCommons. If cover art is available, leave as is, but if no cover art displays, add the following, e.g.
  • 856 42 |zCover image|uhttps://www2.epl.ca/public-files/cover-images/Online_Resource_Listing_Icons/eplstockimage_maps_zpsezy2dudi.jpg

Example MARC Record for Maps & Atlases

Last updated: August 9, 2017