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Understanding MARC bibliographic : machine-readable cataloging /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Furrie, Betty
Corporate Authors: Follett Software Company. Data Base Development Department, Library of Congress. Network Development and MARC Standards Office
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: ©2009
Edition:8th ed. /
Subjects:
MARC formats.
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS121112
Table of Contents:
  • What does MARC mean?
  • Why is a MARC record necessary?
  • MARC terms and their definitions
  • Where do MARC records originate?
  • MARC data issues
  • In conclusion
  • A summary of commonly used MARC 21 fields
  • A list of other fields often seen in MARC records
  • The leader
  • Field 008 for books
  • A sample record in various formats
  • AV records : from cards to MARC 21.