Simplified Note Element Help

Definition

Notes contain general textual information relating to a resource.¹

Form Element

The online form element appears as below:

This form element allows the user to enter the note information directly. You cannot enter the note type, but you can add the text of your note, which will appear as a general note in the final resource.

Other form elements for entering note information include the standard Notes element.

Best Practices and Examples

For best practices and examples for the different types of notes, refer to the corresponding MARC page, linked from the table found below in the MARC to MODS mapping section.

Sources

1. MODS User Guidelines Version 3, Detailed Description of MODS Elements
2. MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data