Implementing Frbr in Libraries: Key Issues and Future Directions

by Athena Salaba, Yin Zhang, American Library Association

Here is a thorough introduction to the history of FRBR and its possible benefits, a detailed description of the FRBR model and its components, and a discussion of its practical influence in transforming description standards, cataloging, and metadata practices. The book includes examples of how professionals are successfully applying FRBR in real-life library settings and explores various methods for effectively inplementing the FRBR model. Each chapter includes illustrations to help reinforce fundamental concepts. The book contains a comprehensive appendix of key terms and acronyms to aid readers new to the field and a list of projects and software to showcase practical FRBR applications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555706614
• ISBN13: 9781555706616
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"