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The MODS Forum ([email protected]) is an unmoderated computer forum open to members of the MODS development community. The MODS list is operated by the Library of Congress Network Development and MARC Standards Office. Users may subscribe to this list by filling out the subscription form at the MODS Listserv site.

MODS Schemas and Outline
MODS Conversions
mappings, stylesheets
MODS Guidance
guidelines, note types, examples, source lists
MODS and MADS Design Principles
MODS Uses and Features
MODS Implementation Registry
MODS Tools
MODS Editorial Committee
MODS Resources
presentations, articles
Related XML formats
MADS (Metadata Authority Description Standard)
MARCXML

Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS) is a schema for a bibliographic element set that may be used for a variety of purposes, and particularly for library applications. The standard is maintained by the Network Development and MARC Standards Office of the Library of Congress with input from users. -- More about MODS

MODS 3.7 is the current version of the schema.
MODS 3.7 Changes from version 3.6 is available.