International Access to Bibliographic Data: MARC and MARC-Related Activities.

Hopkinson, Alan

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Publication Date: 1984

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International Access to Bibliographic Data: MARC and MARC-Related Activities.

Hopkinson, Alan

Journal of Documentation, v40 n1 p13-24 Mar 1984

This review of international information exchange formats focuses on the international standard ISO 2709 and MARC formats, "UNISIST Reference Manual," UNIMARC (Universal MARC format), the Common Communications Format, centralized network formats (International Serials Data System, MINISIS, regional), International MARC network study steering committee, and future developments. Forty-six references are provided. (EJS)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Global Approach, Guides, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, International Cooperation, Library Standards, Library Technical Processes, Literature Reviews, Magnetic Tapes

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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