| **Understanding MARC Bibliographic: Machine-Readable               Cataloging**

Written               by Betty Furrie in conjunction with the Data Base Development Department               of The Follett Software Company 

Seventh               edition reviewed and edited by the Network Development and MARC               Standards Office, Library of Congress 

Published               by the Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, in               collaboration with The Follett Software Company

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TABLE OF               CONTENTS -  **What                   is a MARC Record, and Why is it Important?** 
-  Part                   I: What Does MARC Mean?                  Part II: Why Is a MARC Record Necessary?                  Part III: MARC Terms and Their Definitions                  Part IV: Where do MARC Records Originate?                  Part V: MARC Data Issues                  Part VI: In Conclusion 
-  **MARC                   21 Reference Materials -- Parts VII to X** 
-  Part                   VII: A Summary of Commonly Used MARC 21 Fields                  Part VIII: A List of Other Fields Often Seen in MARC Records                  Part IX: The Leader                  Part X: Field 008 for Books 
-  **MARC                   21 Reference Materials -- Parts XI to XII** 
-  Part                   XI: A Sample Record in Various Formats                  Part XII: AV Records: From Cards to MARC 21                   Selected Bibliography                  MARC 21 Content Designators: A Review 

**List             of Translations**            for Understanding MARC Bibliographic
**Typography Notes & Credits               for Web Edition**

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