A code for not applicable ("n") was in the original proposal for these
enhancements to the 007 computer file field (007/12). It was deleted
during the MARBI discussion because it was felt that it was not needed. It
is an error in the format and should not have been included.

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> Date:    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 15:31:11 -0600
> From:    Natalie M Palermo <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: 007/12 computer file - code n?
>
> In the MARC 21 Format For Bibliographic Data, the following codes are
> listed under 007/12 for computer files:
>
> a   uncompressed
> b   lossless
> d   lossy
> m  mixed
> u   unknown
> |    no attempt to code
>
> The section that describes position 12 includes an additional code, n,
> that does not appear in the list.  The description is as follows:
>
> n - Not Applicable
> Code n indicates that compression is not applicable to this computer file.
>
> Is code n valid for computer file 007/12?
>
>
> Natalie Palermo, Systems Librarian
> LSU Libraries, Louisiana State University
> Baton Rouge, LA  70803
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> Phone:  (225) 388-3330   Fax:  (225) 388-6535
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> End of MARC Digest - 8 Nov 2000 to 9 Nov 2000 (#2000-39)
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