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/
Joining the service
Part of a service package
Standards used
ISO 2704 exchange format
Organisation model
Steering responsibility
Service development responsibility rests with the National Library of Finland