For some collections, it may be desirable to provide a spelled-out form of the Language Code element, particularly when the collection includes materials in languages other than English. If so, use the optional Language element to assign terms from the MARC Code List for Languages, Name Sequence controlled vocabulary list (http://www.loc.gov/marc/languages/language_name.html). Enter one name for each code to be listed in the Language Code element, including English.

Enter multiple languages in the same field, separated by a semicolon and a space. Enter names in order of their prominence, or if that is not applicable, in alphabetical order.

The following chart lists the names of common languages, along with their codes.

Spanish