Folks, I know this is an odd question for this list, but I couldn't find
any place more focused to ask it.
I'm trying to get key information out of the MARC record for the
Internet Archive's Open Library project. I think they should store the
LC class number, since that can be used to create facets or to do a
shelf browse kind of function. What I'm unsure about is whether to keep
both the 050 $a and $b, or just the $a. I am assuming that the full
class number is in the $a, but does LC classification ever define
something that goes into $b, or is that all "cuttering, etc."?
Since I don't have access to catalogers or the "Red Book," could someone
here play Reference Librarian and help fine me an answer?
Gratefully,
kc
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