Did you know that catalogers use only 10-20% of available MARC fields/subfields? Given evolving search behaviors and the amazoogle effects, do our bibliographic records provide information users need? This program presents findings from a major IMLS-funded research study on catalogers’ use of MARC (http://www.mcdu.unt.edu) and an opportunity to discuss future directions for MARC and cataloging practices in the context of FRBR, RDA, and XML. The study’s results provide a needed empirical basis to inform MARC’s future.
Speakers:
Dr. William E. Moen, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas
Dr. Shawne D. Miksa, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of North Texas
Sally H. McCallum, Chief, Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress
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