The fixed field reflects the latest frequency, so it should now be "w"
and as for the second I'd go with "n"

John Radencich
Library-Cataloging Dept.
Florida International University
Miami, Florida 33199

Beth Cox wrote:

> I have two questions for all you serials catalogers lurking out
> there.  I am retrospectively cataloging a local newspaper.  During the
> run of the newspaper, the frequency changed from monthly to weekly.
> Should the Freq fixed field be coded as "m" or "w"?
>
> For the second question, I need to elaborate that the newspaper was
> issued daily, except for Saturday and Sunday.  Therefore, is the Regl
> fixed field coded as "r" or "n"?
>
> Thank you, in advance, for your assistance!
>
> Beth Cox
>
>
> Elizabeth J. Cox
> Special Formats Cataloger
> Morris Library, Mailcode 6632
> Southern Illinois University Carbondale
> 605 Agriculture Drive
> Carbondale, IL 62901
>
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