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MARC 21 format for bibliographic data / Prepared by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress; in cooperation with Standards and Support, National Library of Canada.: SN3-40/3-1999E

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  • Canada. National Library of Canada.
TitleMARC 21 format for bibliographic data / Prepared by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress; in cooperation with Standards and Support, National Library of Canada.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatPhysical text
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  • "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. This publication replaces Canadian MARC communication format: bibliographic data. (Cat. No. SN21-4/1988E, ISBN 0-660-12648-6), which was listed upon Weekly Checklist 1988 No. 18, May 6, 1988.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : National Library of Canada 1999.
BindingBinder
Description2 volumes. ; 30 cm. + Two binders
ISBN0-660-17771-4
Catalogue number
  • SN3-40/3-1999E
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