Bytes | VIS: 008/18–20; 006/01–03 |
Input Standards | VIS: Mandatory. Three-digit number. Default:  |
Definition | |
| VIS, 006 | Running time for motion pictures or videorecordings. Time applies only to motion pictures and videorecordings. Use nnn for other materials in VIS. |
| History | Pre-1980 records may have three blanks if time was not known or if the element did not apply. Some records are still blank. Pre-1985 records may have the number of frames in filmstrips or the number of slides or transparencies. Some records still have digits for these materials. |
Codes | Use the following guidelines for assigning times: - Use a three-digit number. Right-justify numbers consisting of fewer than three digits. Enter leading zeros.
| Time: | | | 009 | | 300 | | | 1 videocassette (9 min.) | - If the actual length exceeds three digits, enter three zeros.
| Time: | | | 000 | | 300 | | | 24 film reels (50 min. each) | - Use the total running time if two or more motion pictures or videorecordings are present.
| Time: | | | 060 | | 300 | | | 3 film cassettes (20 min. each) | - Use minutes. Convert seconds to the next higher minute.
| Time: | | | 003 | | 300 | | | 1 film loop (2 min., 30 sec.) | - If length is unknown, enter three hyphens.
| Time: | | | --- | | 300 | | | 1 videoreel | - Use nnn for materials other than motion pictures and videorecordings.
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