| Mandatory | Repeatable | Data Type | Authority | Public Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Variable Character Length (700) | Topical Subject Thesaurus, Geographic Reference Thesaurus, Specific Records Type Thesaurus, and Program Area Thesaurus | Yes |
| Definition: |
The non-preferred, non-authorized form of a subject heading. Supports the primary purpose of vocabulary control to achieve consistency in description and to facilitate retrieval regardless of terminology entered by the user. |
| Purpose: |
Geographic coordinates indicate the location of a place on the globe. |
| Relationship: | This element is dependent on Topical Subject, Geographic Reference, Specific Records Type, or Program Area. To have a Use For, one of these authority headings must be created and it must be a preferred record. |
| Guidance: |
For cataloging subject headings, see the Subject Cataloging Manual: Subject Headings (Library of Congress). |
| Examples: |
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