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Catalog entries contain several fields. The following table shows the names of these fields and their contents. Fields without information do not appear on a catalog entry. | Catalog entries contain several fields. The following table shows the names of these fields and their contents. Fields without information do not appear on a catalog entry. | ||
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| align="right" | '''''Field''''' | | align="right" | '''''Field''''' | ||
| '''''Contents''''' | | '''''Contents''''' | ||
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| align="right" | '''Copies''' | | align="right" | '''Copies''' | ||
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Information about each copy of an item, including: '''•''' | Information about each copy of an item, including: '''•''' '''Call Number.''' A unique number assigned to the item to show its shelf location. Items about similar subjects often have similar call numbers. '''•''' '''Location.''' An [[Abbreviations in the Family History Library Catalog|abbreviation]] that indicates the building, collection, and shelf where the item is located. Some items may be in storage. At the Family History Library, you can request these items at the access services window. | ||
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| align="right" | '''Format''' | | align="right" | '''Format''' | ||
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| align="right" | '''Film Notes''' | | align="right" | '''Film Notes''' | ||
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A description of the microfilm or microfiche on which the item appears. It includes: '''•''' | A description of the microfilm or microfiche on which the item appears. It includes: '''•''' '''Note.''' A description of the records on the microfilm or microfiche. '''•''' '''Location.''' An [[Abbreviations in the Family History Library Catalog|abbreviation]] that indicates the building, collection, and shelf where the item is located. Some items may be in storage. At the Family History Library, you can request these items at an access services window '''•''' '''Film.''' The microfilm or microfiche number and item numbers, if any. | ||
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