Understanding MARC bibliographic machine-readable cataloging / written by Betty Furrie in conjunction with the Data Base Development Department of the Follett Software Company.

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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 Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, in collaboration with the Follett Software Co., ©2009.
Edition:8th ed. /
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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.