Language of the Content

• Core 7.12: LCPCCCore
• Scope 7.12.1.1
• Source 7.12.1.2: Any
• Data entry 7.12.1.3: Recorded as a note about the language(s) of the contents
• Function Ch. 7: Cont
• Entity: Expression

MARC-Bib: 546a (Language note)

• Check the 'Source' instruction to be sure that you are looking at the correct source(s) of information on the resource
• If data on the resource and data as the element in the record are:
  • PoR/PaE–check the Data Entry instructions:
    • data for this element must be Recorded as a note: the intent of the data must be appropriate for the resource
  • PoR/AaE–check the Core instructions:
    • data for this element is LCPCCCore: if the data has not been given as another element instead:
      
      • it is ok if the element is missing, since the other cataloger might simply have decided not to add it; but
        
      • it is not ok if you feel that the fact that the element is missing indicates a true difference
  • AoR/PaE–check the Source instructions again:
    • since the Source for this element is or includes 'Any': accept the data, but only if it seems applicable
  • AoR/AaE–go to the next element:
    • but be sure to check the resource carefully, if the data for the element is Core, or if the data is important for differentiating the resource from a similar resource
• Check below, for any useful Notes

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