MARC catalogers- new documentation is here!

-Bibliographic Formats and Standards fourth print edition is now available! 

This guide to cataloging using OCLC’s WorldCat database provides you with essential information on creating and using bibliogra-phic records in WorldCat, including:

·         Input standards and guidelines for catalogers

·         Tagging conventions

·         Links to sources of related cataloging information

The fourth edition of Bibliographic Formats and Standards is the final edition available in print for a fee. The fourth edition will continue to be updated online and major revisions will be announced at Abstract & revision notes (http://www.oclc.org/bibformats/revisionhistory/default.shtm). Updates will be made available at Bibliographic Formats and Standards (http://www.oclc.org/bibformats/default.htm) in PDF format so that holders of the fourth edition can keep their print copies up-to-date.     

For more information visit the Bibliogra-phic Formats and Standards site (http://www.oclc.org/bibformats/default.htm) or contact the SOLINET Help Desk at 800-999-8558

*Please note that you can use the online version at no charge.  Print copies are available for a fee.