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Find the fields, subfields, notes, and product availability for the Encoding Level number (lv:) index.

 Note: Visit Types of searches for more information on searching the index types defined on this page.

Use this index to search for bibliographic records in WorldCat at all encoding levels.

Number (lv:)

Connexion

Label lv:
Search? Yes
Browse? ---
Examples li:OCWMS AND lv:3 where 3 is the abbreviated level.
Fields/Subfields Leader/17 (ELvl: Encoding Level)
Qualifier index? No
Notes
  • Only available for expert search (not available as a menu item in the list of indexes).
  • Use lv:b to search for full records (e.g., li:OCWMS AND lv:b).

FirstSearch and Collection Manager query collections

Label ---
Search? ---
Browse? ---
Examples ---
Fields/Subfields ---
Qualifier index? ---
Notes

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WorldShare and WorldCat Discovery

Label lv:
Search? Yes
Browse? ---
Examples li:OCWMS AND lv:3 where 3 is the abbreviated level.
Fields/Subfields Leader/17 (ELvl: Encoding Level)
Qualifier index? No
Notes In Record Manager, you can use this search label using expert search or, alternatively, by selecting the Abbreviated-level records only check box in the Advanced Search form.

WorldCat.org

Label lv:
Search? Yes
Browse? ---
Examples kw:green AND lv:3 where 3 is the abbreviated level
Fields/Subfields Leader/17 (ELvl: Encoding Level)
Qualifier index? No
Notes lv: index must follow another index.