Description
IFLA Cataloguing Principles: Steps Towards an International Cataloguing Code
Book Summary
This work presents the Spanish translation of the Frankfurt Principles, a fundamental document that establishes the basis for an international cataloguing code. The reader will find a detailed analysis of the new essential points governing bibliographic description, offering an updated guide for the standardization of cataloguing processes globally. It is an essential resource for information professionals seeking to understand and apply international standards in the organization and retrieval of bibliographic resources.
What is it about?
The book gathers the formulation of a new set of essential principles for bibliographic description, the result of the process that gave rise to what are known as the Frankfurt Principles. Through its content, the fundamental criteria that should guide the creation of bibliographic records are explained, addressing aspects such as data structure, standardization of access points, and interoperability between systems. The work constitutes a decisive step towards the harmonization of cataloguing practices at an international level, offering an updated conceptual and methodological framework.
Main Topics
- International Cataloguing Principles (Frankfurt Principles)
- Standardization of bibliographic description
- International codes and standards for bibliographic control
- Structure and formulation of access points
- Interoperability and harmonization of cataloguing practices
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at librarians, documentalists, cataloguers, students of library and information science, as well as information professionals who need to update their knowledge regarding international cataloguing standards and their practical application in any type of library or documentation center.
What this book offers
- Access to the official translation of a key document for international cataloguing.
- Clear understanding of the new principles governing bibliographic description.
- Conceptual basis for applying uniform criteria in the creation of records.
- Tool for improving interoperability between bibliographic systems.
- Essential regulatory update for professional practice in cataloguing.
Technical Specifications
- Author: SPAIN. SUBDIRECCION GENERAL D; FEDERACIO
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: IFLA SERIES ON BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL
- Binding: Other
- Date of publication: January 2005
- Number of pages: 300
- Weight: 500 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a reference publication for the library field, especially valuable for including the translation of a regulatory document of international scope. Its utility lies in offering an updated and unified framework for cataloguing, facilitating the application of homogeneous criteria in different professional contexts. It is a must-read for those seeking to align themselves with the standards promoted by IFLA and improve the quality of bibliographic description processes.