Find the fields, subfields, notes, and product availability for the Language word (la: or ln:) and phrase (la= or ln=) indexes.
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Word (la: or ln:)
Connexion
| Label |
la: |
| Search? |
Yes |
| Browse? |
--- |
| Examples |
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| Fields/Subfields |
- 008/35-37
- 041 a (if indicator 1 = 0)
- 041 b d e f g j
- 377 a
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| Qualifier index? |
Yes |
| Notes |
- 3-character code or language name.
- See the MARC Code List for Languages for lists of language names 3-character codes.
- Use to limit a search to records with one or more languages (see more in Combine, qualify, and expand searches).
- Code zxx is a valid language code in records for items that have no associated language (for example, scores or sound recordings with no sung or spoken text).
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FirstSearch and Collection Manager query collections
| Label |
ln: |
| Search? |
Yes |
| Browse? |
--- |
| Examples |
|
| Fields/Subfields |
- 008/35-37
- 041 a (if indicator 1 = 0)
- 041 b d e f g j
- 377 a
|
| Qualifier index? |
Yes |
| Notes |
- 3-character code or language name.
- See the MARC Code List for Languages for lists of language names 3-character codes.
- Use to limit a search to records with one or more languages (see more in Combine, qualify, and expand searches).
- Code zxx is a valid language code in records for items that have no associated language (for example, scores or sound recordings with no sung or spoken text).
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WorldShare and WorldCat Discovery
| Label |
ln: |
| Search? |
Yes |
| Browse? |
--- |
| Examples |
|
| Fields/Subfields |
- 008/35-37
- 041 a (if indicator 1 = 0)
- 041 b d e f g j
- 377 a
|
| Qualifier index? |
Yes |
| Notes |
- 3-character code or language name.
- See the MARC Code List for Languages for lists of language names 3-character codes.
- Use to limit a search to records with one or more languages (see more in Combine, qualify, and expand searches).
- Code zxx is a valid language code in records for items that have no associated language (for example, scores or sound recordings with no sung or spoken text).
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WorldCat.org
| Label |
ln: |
| Search? |
Yes |
| Browse? |
--- |
| Examples |
|
| Fields/Subfields |
- 008/35-37
- 041 a (if indicator 1 = 0)
- 041 b d e f g j
- 377 a
|
| Qualifier index? |
Yes |
| Notes |
- ln: must be paired with the NOT operator.
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Language (Primary) - Phrase (la= or ln=)
Connexion
| Label |
la= |
| Search? |
Yes |
| Browse? |
--- |
| Examples |
- la=fre
- kw:coffeehouse* and la=japanese
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| Fields/Subfields |
008/35-37 |
| Qualifier index? |
Yes |
| Notes |
- In FirstSearch and Collection Manager query collections, searchable by 008 language code only; see MARC Code List for Languages for the list of codes.
- Use to limit a search to records with one primary language (see more about limiting searches in Combine, qualify, and expand searches).
- Code zxx is a valid language code in records for items that have no associated language (for example, scores or sound recordings with no sung or spoken text).
|
FirstSearch and Collection Manager query collections
| Label |
la= |
| Search? |
Yes |
| Browse? |
--- |
| Examples |
- la=fre
- kw:coffeehouse* and la=jpn
|
| Fields/Subfields |
008/35-37 |
| Qualifier index? |
Yes |
| Notes |
- In FirstSearch and Collection Manager query collections, searchable by 008 language code only; see MARC Code List for Languages for the list of codes.
- Use to limit a search to records with one primary language (see more about limiting searches in Combine, qualify, and expand searches).
- Code zxx is a valid language code in records for items that have no associated language (for example, scores or sound recordings with no sung or spoken text).
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WorldShare and WorldCat Discovery
| Label |
ln= |
| Search? |
Yes |
| Browse? |
---- |
| Examples |
- ln=fre
- kw:coffeehouse* AND ln=japanese
|
| Fields/Subfields |
008/35-37 |
| Qualifier index? |
Yes |
| Notes |
- In FirstSearch and Collection Manager query collections, searchable by 008 language code only; see MARC Code List for Languages for the list of codes.
- Use to limit a search to records with one primary language (see more about limiting searches in Combine, qualify, and expand searches).
- Code zxx is a valid language code in records for items that have no associated language (for example, scores or sound recordings with no sung or spoken text).
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WorldCat.org
| Label |
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| Search? |
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| Browse? |
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| Examples |
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| Fields/Subfields |
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| Qualifier index? |
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| Notes |
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