Local Creation/Global Use: Bibliographic Data in the International Arena.

Patton, Glenn

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Publication Date: 2000

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Local Creation/Global Use: Bibliographic Data in the International Arena.

Patton, Glenn

Library Resources & Technical Services, v44 n3 p141-45 Jul 2000

Discusses the growth of OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) into a worldwide bibliographic utility. Topics include cataloging standards; subject access in languages appropriate to the users; local needs versus global usefulness; character sets; international name authority file; ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description) principles; linking subject headings; improved MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) format; and automated tools. (LRW)

Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Global Approach, International Programs, Library Automation, Library Standards, Subject Index Terms, User Needs (Information)

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Language: English

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