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Article: The MARC reader. (machine-readable catalog; includes appendix)
- Article from:
- Computers in Libraries
- Article date:
- December 1, 1991
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The purpose of this article is to demystify MARC records and list a HyperCard script that translates them into an easy-to-read format. It demonstrates that advanced library applications can be created with simple, readily available tools. With HyperCard, imagination, and a bit of investigation, librarians can create their own electronic catalogs.
About the MARC Record
Since the late 1960s, when cataloging information was stored on tape, the MARC record has been the standard format for transferring cataloging information. Even though it has been a standard for more than two decades, the majority of librarians do not know how to read it.
The ...