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Orig  Form of Original Item


Bytes

 CNR: 008/22; 006/05

Input standards

 CNR: Optional for non-microform items. One-character code. Default: blank character
CNR: Required if applicable for microform items. One-character code. Default: blank character

Definition
CNR, 006

The physical form in which the serial was originally published.

Codes

If a serial is published simultaneously in more than one physical form or if it is difficult to determine the original form, determine Orig from the first item received.

blank character None of the following. None of the other codes is appropriate.
a Microfilm. The original item is published on microfilm.
b Microfiche. The original item is published on microfiche.
c Microopaque. The original item is published as a microopaque.
d Large print. The original item is published in a large print format.
e Newspaper format. The original item is printed in newspaper format. Newspaper format is when an item is on newsprint and/or looks like a newspaper. The serial does not need to fit the definition of a newspaper.
f Braille. The original item is published in braille.
s Electronic. The original item is intended for manipulation by a computer. The item may reside in a carrier accessed either directly or remotely. The item may also require the use of peripheral devices attached to the computer (e.g., a CD-ROM player). Do not use code s for items that do not require the use of a computer (e.g., music compact discs and videodiscs).

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