041  Language Code (R)

The code for the language associated with the resource. If Lang is coded zxx (No Linguistic Content), do not record a code in subfield ǂa. If Lang contains a code other than zxx, record the same code from Lang in subfield ǂa.

For works in multiple languages, the codes for the languages are recorded in the order of their predominance. If predominance cannot be determined, record the codes in English alphabetical order. If the code mul (Multiple languages) is recorded in Lang (meaning the resource is multilingual with no predominant language), the code for the title (or the first title, if there are more than one) and the code mul are recorded. Alternatively, any number of specific language codes may be recorded in repeating occurrences of subfield ǂa.

When a work is a translation or includes a translation, the code for the language of the translation is recorded in subfield ǂa. The code for the language of the original work is recorded in subfield ǂh. The code for the language of an intermediate translation is recorded in subfield ǂk. If an resource is in the original language with an accompanying translation, repeated subfields ǂa contain the codes for the languages of the translation and the original. The code for the original is also recorded in subfield ǂh.

For continuing resources, when the language of the text changes over a period of time, record the codes for all of the languages.

For computer files, record the language code associated with the data and/or user interface (e.g., screen displays) in subfield ǂa.

For musical works, record the language code corresponding to the textual contents in subfield ǂa only when the work is printed or manuscript music. If the work is an audio recording, record the language code in subfield ǂd.

For moving image resources, subfield ǂa contains the language code of spoken or sung language associated with the resource, as well as sign language and any language code of the languages of accompanying sound. Code languages used to provide access to a resource in an accessible alternative mode as appropriate in either subfields ǂp, ǂq, or ǂr.

For projected still images, such as filmstrips and slides, subfield ǂa contains the language code associated with the resource, as well as any language code of the languages of accompanying printed script or accompanying sound. For all other still images, including original or historical graphic material and opaque and non-opaque graphic material, and for three-dimensional artifacts, subfield ǂa contains the code of languages associated with the material, i.e. captions or other text associated with the resource or collection that are part of the preferred source of information.

The language code for summaries or abstracts regardless of whether they are the same or different from the languages recorded in subfield ǂa. Record multiple language codes in English alphabetical order.

For audio recordings, use for the language code of the accompanying material summaries that are not full translations of vocal works. Use also if a nonmusical audio recording has summaries of its contents as accompanying material.

The language code for the audible portion of an resource, usually the sung or spoken content of an audio recording or computer file. Record the language code for the textual portion of an resource in subfield ǂa. The language code in the first occurrence of subfield ǂd, in cases where there is no subfield ǂa, is also recorded in Lang.

For materials where the audible portion of an resource does not represent the primary content, the language code(s) for the textual portion of the primary content of the resource is entered in subfield ǂa.

The language code of the printed text when the resource contains the vocal/textual content of the work(s) printed as text whether as accompanying material or printed with the resource. This subfield is not restricted to librettos and may include other sung or spoken text. However, do not use subfield ǂe for resources covered by subfield ǂg.

The language code of the table of contents when it differs from the language of the text. Record the language codes in English alphabetical order.

The language code of accompanying material other than summaries or librettos when the material is considered significant. Use for codebooks, commentaries, manuals, prefaces, program notes, user instructions, etc.

For visual materials, use subfield ǂg for all accompanying material, except for accompanying printed script or accompanying sound which are recorded in subfield ǂa.

The language code for the original language. Original language may be recorded regardless of whether the 1st indicator indicates a translation (value 1). The language code is for the original language of the primary content of the resource and it is not required to use it if the resource is not a translation. The subfield follows the related subfields ǂa, ǂd, ǂh, or ǂk.

When indicating the original language of subsidiary materials (e.g., other liner notes, etc.), subfield ǂm is used.

Language code of the intertitles or title cards for silent films. Intertitles are filmed text that is shown between the scenes of a silent film to provide dialogue or narrative context.

Language codes for written languages providing access to moving image materials in the form of subtitles. It does not include the languages of the credits, packaging, or accompanying material. If needed, the language of credits is recorded in field 546 and the language of packaging or accompanying material is recorded in subfield ǂg.

Language code for an intermediate language between the original and the current translation, where the resource was translated from an intermediate language other than the original. The subfield follows the related subfield ǂa or ǂd.

Language code of original language of subsidiary materials other than librettos. The subfield follows the related subfield ǂb or ǂg.

Language code of original language of printed text of the vocal/textual content of the work. The subfield follows the related subfield ǂe.

Language code for language used in moving image resource captions, whether open captioning (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH)) or closed captioning (CC).

Language code for audio used as an alternative mode of access to the visual or textual content of a resource, e.g, Described Video, a supplementary audio track providing additional access to moving image visual content using audio description.

Language code for the visual language (non-textual) used to provide alternative access to the audio content of a resource, e.g., signed languages.

For resources where signed language is the primary mode of access, subfield ǂa should be used to record the language code for signed language.

Language code of the printed text of the spoken content for non-musical audiovisual works. For musical audiovisual works, the language code of the printed text of the sung and/or spoken content of the work should be recorded in subfield ǂe.

The source of the language code scheme used in the field. For MARC codes, see Language Code and Term Source Codes. For ISO codes, see Codes for the Representations of Names of Languages.

For information about subfield ǂ2, see Control Subfields.

For information about subfield ǂ3, see Control Subfields.

Data that link fields when non-Latin script is entered. This subfield is system supplied and does not appear in OCLC online displays. Do not manually add subfield ǂ6. For more information about subfield ǂ6, see Control Subfields.

For information about subfield ǂ7, see Data Provenance Subfields.

For information about subfield ǂ8, see Control Subfields.