The standard format used for creating machine-readable bibliographic records.
Introduction to MARC: Understanding the basics of MARC and its history.
MARC Fields: Understanding the structure and meaning of different MARC fields.
MARC Tags: Identifying the different tags used in MARC records and what each tag represents.
MARC Indicators: Understanding the purpose and values of MARC indicators.
MARC Subfields: Understanding the role of each subfield in a MARC record.
Encoding Practices: Learning how to properly encode information in a MARC record.
MARC Bibliographic Description: Learning how to create comprehensive bibliographic descriptions using MARC.
MARC Authority Records: Understanding the importance of authority control in library cataloging and how to create and use authority records.
MARC Holdings: Understanding the structure and components of MARC Holdings records for managing library collections.
MARC Bibliographic Control Tools: Familiarizing oneself with different software applications and tools used for MARC bibliographic control, such as OCLC Connexion and MARC Edit.
MARC 21: This is the most widely used format, developed by the Library of Congress, and is used to organize and manage bibliographic information, as well as other types of information resources such as authority and holdings data.
UNIMARC: This format was developed by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and is used predominantly in European countries. UNIMARC is designed for the exchange of bibliographic data in various formats, including print and electronic.
UKMARC: This is a format used in the United Kingdom and is similar to MARC 21 in structure, but with some variations to reflect British practice.
CAN/MARC: This is a Canadian format developed by the National Library of Canada, similar to MARC 21 but with some specific features to reflect Canadian publishing and cataloging practices.
INTERMARC: This is a French-language format developed in France and is currently used by many French-speaking countries. INTERMARC is designed to reflect French bibliographic practices and standards.
Chinese MARC: This is a format developed for use in China and is similar in structure to MARC 21, but with some adaptations to reflect Chinese language and culture.
JAPAN/MARC: This is a format developed for use in Japan and is designed to reflect Japanese bibliographic practices and standards.
RDF MARC: In contrast to the other MARC formats, RDF MARC represents MARC data using Resource Description Framework (RDF) triples rather than traditional MARC fields and subfields. RDF is a standard for metadata exchange on the web.