====== 996 Language of Description ======
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^Mandatory ^Repeatable ^Editable |
|yes|no|yes|

===== Scope =====
Language in which the description of the copy and its history of ownership has been made

===== Indicators =====
  * Indicator 1: **#** undefined (blank)
  * Indicator 2: **#** undefined (blank)

===== Subfields =====
  * **$a** (M;NR) Language Code



===== Input Conventions =====
A three letter language code from the [[http://www.loc.gov/marc/languages/|MARC Code List for Languages]].