Data Element & Code Sets Directory
Substitution condition code
 
Code specifying the conditions under which substitution may take place.
       
   
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1
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No substitution allowed
Notice to supplier to fill order exactly as specified.
     
 
2
=
Supply any binding if edition ordered not available
Indicates that substitute bindings are acceptable if the edition of a book originally ordered is unavailable.
     
 
3
=
Supply paper binding if edition ordered not available
Indicates that a paper back edition of a book is acceptable if the edition ordered is unavailable.
     
 
5
=
Supply library binding if edition ordered not available
Indicates that a library binding of a book is acceptable if the edition ordered is unavailable.
     
 
6
=
Equivalent item substitution
Indicates that an item of the same value and performance may be substituted for the item specified.
     
 
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