An Integrated Approach to Metadata Interoperability: Construction of a Conceptual Structure between MARC and FRBR.

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Title:	An Integrated Approach to Metadata Interoperability: Construction of a Conceptual Structure between MARC and FRBR.
Authors:	Seungmin Lee¹ seungmin@umail.iu.edu, Jacob, Elin K.^2,3 ejacob@indian.edu
Source:	Library Resources & Technical Services. Jan2011, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p17-32. 16p. 9 Charts.
Subject Terms:	*Metadata, Machine-readable bibliographic data, Internetworking, FRBR (Conceptual model), Machine-readable bibliographic data formats, Hierarchies, Metadata mapping
Company/Entity:	International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions
Abstract:	Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) is currently the most broadly used bibliographic standard for encoding and exchanging bibliographic data. However, MARC may not fully support representation of the dynamic nature and semantics of digital resources because of its rigid and single-layered linear structure. The Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) model, which is designed to overcome the problems of MARC, does not provide sufficient data elements and adopts a predetermined hierarchy. A flexible structure for bibliographic data with detailed data elements is needed. Integrating MARC format with the hierarchical structure of FRBR is one approach to meet this need. The purpose of this research is to propose an approach that can facilitate interoperability between MARC and FRBR by providing a conceptual structure that can function as a mediator between MARC data elements and FRBR attributes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) is currently the most broadly used bibliographic standard for encoding and exchanging bibliographic data. However, MARC may not fully support representation of the dynamic nature and semantics of digital resources because of its rigid and single-layered linear structure. The Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) model, which is designed to overcome the problems of MARC, does not provide sufficient data elements and adopts a predetermined hierarchy. A flexible structure for bibliographic data with detailed data elements is needed. Integrating MARC format with the hierarchical structure of FRBR is one approach to meet this need. The purpose of this research is to propose an approach that can facilitate interoperability between MARC and FRBR by providing a conceptual structure that can function as a mediator between MARC data elements and FRBR attributes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	00242527
DOI:	10.5860/lrts.55n1.17