Bibliographic Framework Initiative

Initiated by the Library of Congress, BIBFRAME provides a foundation for the future of bibliographic description, both on the web, and in the broader networked world that is grounded in Linked Data techniques. A major focus of the initiative is to determine a transition path for the MARC 21 formats while preserving a robust data exchange that has supported resource sharing and cataloging cost savings in recent decades.

Model and Vocabulary (BIBFRAME 2)

Model description, vocabulary presented in various views, guidelines, examples, analyses.

BIBFRAME 2 to MARC 21 Conversion Tools

• Conversion Specifications
  Library of Congress BIBFRAME 2 to MARC 21 conversion specifications.
• Conversion Programs
  XSLT conversion programs that apply the Library of Congress conversion specifications.
• BIBFRAME to MARC comparison viewer
  

MARC 21 to BIBFRAME 2 Conversion Tools

• Conversion Specifications
  Library of Congress MARC to BIBFRAME 2 conversion specifications.
• Conversion Programs
  XSLT conversion programs that apply the Library of Congress conversion specifications.
• MARC to BIBFRAME comparison viewer
  

Implementation, Tools and Downloads

Implementation register, editor, other tools and downloads.