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The Development of Linked Data in Bibliographic Format and Its Lessons: From MARC to BIBFRAME

Wang Jingxia   

  • Online:2016-09-15 Published:2016-09-25

Abstract:

In the semantic web environment, linked data of library data has become a trend. The new cataloging rules RDA has replaced AACR2, and correspondingly, the bibliographic format, to be adapted to RDA and the open digital network environment, must be changed from the traditional MARC format to the new BIBFRAME format based on the linked data model. The content standard RDA and encoding standard BIBFRAME are both based on the linked data, and BIBFRAME is compatible with RDA. The simultaneous us of them both will not only upgrade library from document cataloging system to resource cataloging system, but also promote the development of its linked data, improve the web visibility and accessibility of the library data. Facing the transformation and development, the domestic libraries should grasp the opportunity and take the initiative to explore, making due contribution to the libraries in China.

Key words: Bibliographic format, MARC, BIBFRAME, Linked data, Semantic web