MARC 21

MARC 21 is an international description and file transfer format, which is maintained and developed by the Library of Congress.  The National Library of Finl

Service description

MARC 21 is an international description and file transfer format, which is maintained and developed by the Library of Congress.  The National Library of Finland edits the Finnish and Swedish versions of the format and provides guidance and training related to them as well as maintains international connections.Provision of conversions between various format versions and updates is also a part of the service.A separate USEMARCON software is available for making and testing conversions.

Background information

MARC 21 website of the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/marc/

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