V.8. 908 Field (=Aleph H08)

Starting April 13, 2020, Harvard Libraries will be implementing the use of new MARC field 914 in bib records as part of the OCLC Data Sync project.  This new field will prevent a bib from being reported to OCLC through Data Sync.  The use of 908 in holdings records will no longer be used.

Houghton will adhere to this practice and discontinue the use of 908.  In addition, Houghton will not be performing any retrospective work in this regard.  LTS will use a batch process to add the 914 field to bib for all holdings with 908 "p" status.  Follow the instructions on the use of 914 in the RBS Cataloging Manual under Section IV.25 914.

References:

• Harvard defined MARC fields

• Houghton's Implementation of the 920 Field