MARC 21 format for bibliographic data / Prepared by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress; in cooperation with Standards and Support, Library and Archives Canada, Bibliographic...: SN3-40/3E

The MARC 21 Format for bibliographic data: including guidelines for content designation, defines the codes and conventions (tags, indicators, subfield codes, and coded values that identify the data elements in MARC bibliographic records. This document is intended for the use or personnel involved in the creation and maintenance of bibliographic records, as well as those involved in the design and maintenance of systems for communication and processing of bibliographic records. A concise version of this specification can be found at http://www.loc.gov/marc/bibliographic. A simple field list is located at http://www.loc.gov/ecbdlist.html.--Introduction, page 1

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Department/Agency Library and Archives Canada.
Title MARC 21 format for bibliographic data / Prepared by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress; in cooperation with Standards and Support, Library and Archives Canada, Bibliographic Standards and Systems, British Library.
Publication type Series
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Paper
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Library and Archives Canada
Frequency Irregular
Binding Loose-leaf
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  • SN3-40/3E
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