Introduction
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 of 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.
Note: For information that is common to all five of the MARC formats, see: MARC 21 Formats.
For information about the Bibliographic Data Format, select:
Scope of the Bibliographic Data Format
Kinds of Bibliographic Records
Validity by Material Type in Bibliographic Records
Multiscript Records (Alternate Graphics)
Field and Subfield Repeatability
Fill Character and Related Values
Record Content Responsibility (Responsible Parties Rule)
Record Level Requirements (National-Level and Minimal-Level Requirements)
Organization of the MARC Format Documents
Components of the detailed descriptions
Standards and Other Documents Related to This Format
National and International Standards
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