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Understanding MARC Holdings Records

Published by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office, Library of Congress

First edition

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is a MARC Holdings Record, and Why Is It Important? [Parts I - VI]

Part I: What Is a MARC Holdings Record?

Part II: Why Is a MARC Holdings Record Necessary?

Part III: MARC Terms and Their Definitions

Part IV: Holdings Standards and MARC Holdings Record?

Part V: Are MARC Holdings Records Shared?

Part VI: In Conclusion

Holdings Format Reference Materials [Parts VII - IX]

Part VII: A Summary of Commonly Used MARC 21 Holdings Fields

Part VIII: The Leader, Directory, Field 007, and Field 008

Part IX: Sample Records

MARC 21 Reference Materials [Parts X-XII]

Part X: Selected Bibliography

Part XI: Selected Library of Congress Cataloging Distribution Service Publications

Part XII: MARC 21 Holdings Records: A Review