These pages include numerous MFHD examples categorized by classification schemes used in Yale University Library.
1. General examples, including local additions of "trailing X" and "(LC)." Note: the addition of trailing X has been discontinued (November 30, 2016)
Note that period before cutter, if present, is retained when a number is copied from 050 or 090 or an 852 0. (The period has been replaced with a space on records converted from Orbis1 (NOTIS). Although these call numbers represent actual records in Voyager, the period may not be present on the actual Voyager records)
LC classification call numbers are assigned first indicator 0. In addition, SML used first indicator 0 for local classification NJ18 used in SML, Art, Bass Library [CCL], and other locations cataloged by the SML Catalog & Metadata Services. NJ18 numbers are no longer no longer assigned.
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b ccl ‡h D559.912 ‡i .P67X 1993 |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b art ‡h D559.912 ‡i .P67X 1993 (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡h E551.5 12th ‡i .C76X 1996 (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b smlmicr ‡h E807.1.R48 ‡i A4 1986 Guide (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b art ‡h N5300 ‡i .S96 Bd.8 (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡h PS3569.H746 ‡i R47X 1995 |
Atlases follow LC's cartographic material subarrangement. In cases where there is both subarrangement by area and subject, the subject number is appended to the area [subarrangement] number, and the cutter/book number is to the authority responsible for the atlas. "[Cartographic subject numbers]" are not Cutter numbers and have no alphabetical significance."-- Special Instructions and Tables of Subdivisions for Cartographic Materials, Section III . PDF document at:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/class_g.pdf
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡h G2392.L8P2 ‡i U5X 2001 (LC) |
A PZ class number. SML decision effective Feb. 2005 to accept LC literature classes "as is" means that PZ numbers are now considered acceptable for items in the SML collections. In this (hypothetical) example, the book number cutters to Slippery slope by the author Lemony Snicket and displays the LC house-style for juvenile book numbers.
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b ccl ‡h PZ7.S6795 ‡i Sl 2003 |
2. Local non-standard modifications of LC cutter number practice.
SML (Non-standard modification): LC classification with non-standard cutter insertion (Z9). This practice became obsolete with the Feb. 2005 policy change accepting LC literature call numbers "as is."
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡h PR6051.Y35 Z9 ‡i B54 1983B |
MUSIC (Non-standard modification): LC classification with non-standard cutter insertion and oversize (S6+). 050 call number is: M362 .N27 F maj. 1993
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b mus ‡h M3620 N224 ‡i S6+ Fmaj. ‡m Oversize |
MEDICAL (Non-standard modification). LC classification used but with non-standard cutter. Multipart item with 866 to record volume holdings.
| 852 | 0 | 1 | ‡b medhsl ‡k 19thCent ‡h R125 ‡i 834H |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a 1-2 |
3. Monograph analytic for classed together series. Analytic is a multipart item.
| 852 | 0 | 1 | ‡b sml ‡h BX3301 ‡i .A52 100:7,etc. (LC) ‡m Oversize ‡z Shelved by the volume number of the main series. |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.3=v.100:9 |
4. Serial. First 866 is receipt line. Includes volume holdings and index holdings (868).
| 852 | 0 | 1 | ‡b sml ‡h DT1 ‡i .J69 ‡z Current issues in SML Periodical Room ‡z (Section 18) |
| 866 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.39:no.1(2001:Mar.)-v.39:no.3(2001:Sept.) | ||
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1(1963)-v.38(2000) |
| 868 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1/35(1963/1997) |
Serial. First 2 866s are receipt lines. Includes volume holdings and supplement holdings (867). Note use of ‡m Oversize.
| 852 | 0 | 1 | ‡b smlper ‡h TX335.A1 ‡i C654 (LC) ‡m Oversize ‡z Current issues in SML Periodical Room ‡z (Section 5) |
| 866 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.66:no.2(2001:Feb.)-v.66:no.9(2001:Oct.) | ||
| 866 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.66:no.12(2001:Dec.) | ||
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.7(1942)-v.62(1998), |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.63:no.1(1999:Jan.)-v.63:no.10(1999:Oct.), |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.63:no.12(1999:Dec.)-v.64:no.5(1999:May), |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.64:no.7(1999:July)-v.65:no.10(2000:Oct.), |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.65:no.12(2000:Dec.) |
| 867 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a "Buying Guide" (2000) |
See additional serial volume holdings examples at:
Standards for Recording Serial Holdings in MFHD
5. Oversize (including folios).
Policies for SML at:
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b art ‡h TR647 ‡i A24 1989 (LC) ‡m Oversize |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡h QB66 ‡i S28X 1985 ‡m Oversize |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡h DS881.9 ‡i .G34 1989 6 ‡m Oversize |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b art ‡h NJ18 Sch12 ‡i N45 (LC) ‡m Oversize |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b muddart ‡k Folio ‡h NJ18 M77 ‡i S47 (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡k Folio ‡h ND359.E9 ‡i L5 1969 (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 1 | ‡b sml ‡h DG70.M66 ‡i M67 ‡m Oversize ‡x part anlyz |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1-v.4 |
| 852 | 0 | 1 | ‡b artref ‡k Folio ‡h NA680 ‡i I44 (LC) |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1(1967)-v.3(1968) |
Divinity Library Oversize processed by CMS staff
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b lsfdiv ‡h BX2347.4 ‡i .E86 1998 ‡m Oversize |
Divinity Library Oversize processed by Divinity staff
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b lsfdiv ‡k Oversize ‡h BS185 ‡i 1873 ‡x Gift of Lisa Caivano |
6. Suppressed holdings record (copy withdrawn). Note use of obsolete + notation to express oversize.
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b withdrawn ‡k Suppressed ‡h DG70.M66 ‡i M67+ ‡m Oversize ‡x sml: withdrawn 12/04 accserv/sm |
Suppressed holdings record (created in error).
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡k Suppressed ‡h CIE ‡x use MFHD 67891 |
Please consult the following URL for detailed MFHD policies and procedures for withdrawn records and records created in error:
Policies for Re-Use, Suppression, and Deletion of Orbis Records
7. In-process, on order, etc.
Title on order (was: NOTIS class code A)
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b ccl ‡h On Order |
SML frontlog title.
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡h UNCAT000509 |
In-process record intended to by-pass the SML frontlog (priority cataloging).
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b ccl ‡h In Process |
12/04. Local classification call numbers coded first indicator 7 with 852 ‡2 localyale converted to the new standard: first indicator 8 without ‡2 localyale. Any local classification call number missed by the conversion program must be updated to the new standard in order to index properly.
8. Microform.
Microfilm monograph
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b smlmic ‡h Film ‡i B10017 ‡z NEGATIVE FILM AVAILABLE FOR REPRODUCTION |
Separate MFHD record for negative printing master copy of the above.
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b smlneg ‡k Suppressed ‡h Film ‡i N7888 ‡x Master negative |
Microfiche monograph analytic.
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b smlmic ‡h Fiche ‡i S125 32-33 |
Microform serial.
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b smlmic ‡h Film ‡i S3345 |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a 1863-1865 |
9. Local classification (Art Library exhibition catalog)
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b artuncd ‡h xcat ‡i D ‡z Filed under: Wyld, Andrew [London] |
SML used first indicator 0 for local classification NJ18 for SML, Art, CCL, and other locations cataloged by the SML Catalog Dept. (NJ18 numbers are interfiled with LC call numbers in these collections)
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b art ‡h NJ18 Ep8 ‡i A12 2002 (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b art ‡h NJ18 M44 ‡i M38 1990 (LC) ‡m Oversize |
NJ18 numbers are no longer being assigned. For information on the previous NJ18 scope & procedures consult: NJ18 Call Numbers
10. Local classification (Divinity)
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b div ‡h MZ52 ‡i T34 Xim6g |
11. Local classification (Film Studies)
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b filmdvd ‡h VIDEODVD ‡i 1917 |
12. Local classification (Lewis Walpole)
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b lwl ‡h 53 ‡i N333 S806 |
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b lwlprsat ‡h 782.05.14 ‡i S29 E39b |
13. Local classification (SML Map Collection)
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b smlmap ‡h 40 ‡i 1984 |
14. Local classification (Mathematics Library)
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b math ‡h Conf ‡i StonyBrook 1969 |
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b math ‡h Fest ‡i Ei54h |
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b math ‡h DiffGeom ‡i B768i |
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b math ‡h L ‡i K953i |
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b muddmath ‡h 72C1 |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1(1979)-v.10(1985) |
Local classification (Mathematics Library). Script l converted to capital L.
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b math ‡h ALg ‡i F338a |
15. Medical
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b medhsl ‡h Anesthesia ‡i VII 204d |
16. Local classification (Old Yale).
a. Multipart monograph.
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b smly ‡h By4 ‡i 320 |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1-v.6 |
b. Local classification (Old Yale). Oversize with + symbol (note that + is NOT at the end of the call number and ‡m Oversize is not used). The + sign is obsolete on call numbers using LC classification but is still used on Old Yale numbers.
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b lsf ‡h Bn38 ‡i M26 +949B |
c. Local classification (Old Yale). Oversize with 0 [zero]. Multipart item.
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b smly ‡h Byzn ‡i 040 |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1-v.3, |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.5-v.9 |
d. Local classification (Old Yale). Folio text in ‡k.
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b sml ‡k Folio ‡h B9 |
e. Local classification (Old Yale). Folio identified by double capital letters. Script l on book and cards converted by Recon to capital L.
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b smly ‡h BBYzL ‡i 64f |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1-v.2 |
f. Local classification (Old Yale). Folio identified by double zeroes.Script l on book and cards converted by Recon to capital L.
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b smly ‡h ByzL ‡i 0088 |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1-v.2 |
17. SOCIAL SCIENCE. Call numbers based on classification schemes that are not LC but which are also not local classification are assigned first indicator 8 with the exception of SuDoc classification numbers.
Social Science European communities classification:
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b muddgdcr ‡h EC ‡i 1.6009: |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.10(1994) |
Social Science UN classification:
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b muddgdcr ‡h ST/LIB/SER.N |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a v.1(1998/1999)-v.2(1999/2000) |
18. SuDocs call number (monograph). Note first indicator 3.
| 852 | 3 | 0 | ‡b muddgdcm ‡h GA 1.2:OB 3/3/TEXT |
SuDocs call numbers (serial). Note first indicator 3.
| 852 | 3 | 1 | ‡b muddgdc ‡h TD 4.83: |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a 2000 shelved as TD 4.2:T23/2/ |
| 852 | 3 | 1 | ‡b muddgdcm ‡h TD 4.2/10: |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a 1988-1989 |
20. Use of ‡k "stamps"
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b smlaob ‡k Rollins ‡h Z250.5.C18 ‡i C3 (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b beinwa ‡k BrSide4o ‡h Zc52 ‡i 889b |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b beinwa ‡k BrSides ‡h Zc52 ‡i 876th |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b div ‡k Oversize ‡h Z6373.E3 ‡i C35 1988 Suppl. (LC) |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b lwl ‡k Quarto ‡h 72 ‡i 002 D34 |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b smlmap ‡k Roll ‡h 11 ‡i 2001B |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b smlmap ‡k Series ‡h 213 ‡i 1928 |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b smlmapl ‡k Covers ‡h 771 ‡i Ad47 19XX |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b smlmapl ‡k Small ‡h 755 ‡i 1625 |
| 852 | 0 | 0 | ‡b medhs ‡k Hist ‡h R131 ‡i W54 1981 |
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b muddlamc ‡k Venezuel ‡h Cwv ‡i n904an |
Example of a post-cataloging unauthorized stamp assigned by the academic department:
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b ast ‡k 90 ‡h QB791.5 ‡i .H37X 1997 (LC) ‡m Oversize |
21. Text message instead of "call number" examples.
| 852 | 8 | 0 | ‡b fes ‡h no ‡i call number ‡z For call number contact Library staff at specified location |
Text message call number with 866 __ generated from NOTIS OPR receipt lines. The last 2 866 41s are generated from the NOTIS MHLD.
| 852 | 8 | 1 | ‡b sslper ‡h Shelved by title ‡z Current issues on Display Shelves |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a no.3765(2002:Jan.14) |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a no.3766(2002:Jan.21) |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a no.3767(2002:Jan.28) ‡d 20020212 |
| 866 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a **See record for microfiche copy for additional |
| 867 | 4 | 1 | ‡8 0 ‡a **holdings. |