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Key to OCLC Series Authority Record

Ser num:

Series Numbering
Coded value representing the numbering status of series

050

LC call number
Appears if classed together

1xx

Established heading

4xx

Cross references

5xx

See also reference

$w Earlier or later heading code

Value	Definition
a	Earlier heading
b	Later heading Note: If this value appears search this heading, we will use the latest heading available

642

Series numbering example
This field contains an example of the series numbering to be included in the tracing (i.e. 4xx/8xx |v in LIAS Record)

643

Imprint
Contains the publisher information for the series

645

Series tracing practice
Contains coded value corresponding to the tracing status of the series

Note: Because of LIAS indexing headings qualified with parenthetical information are always traced in LIAS

646

Series classification practice
Coded value corresponding to LC classification decision

Value	Definition
c	Class together -- Call number will appear in 050 field of the authority record
m	Classed under another series
s	Classed separately

667

General Note
This note field contains notes about the treatment of series, such as "Not a series. Give as quoted note"