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Implementing FRBR in libraries : key issues and future directions

2009

Format:	Book
Author:	Zhang, Yin, 1965-
Title:	Implementing FRBR in libraries : key issues and future directions / Yin Zhang and Athena Salaba.
Publisher, Date:	New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, [2009] ©2009
Description:	xiv, 154 pages : illustrations, charts ; 23 cm illustration chart
Subjects:	FRBR (Conceptual model)
Other Author:	Salaba, Athena.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:	Introduction to FRBR -- The FRBR model -- Impact of FRBR on current cataloging standards and practice -- FRBR application -- FRBR implementations in library catalogs -- FRBR research -- Conclusions and future directions for FRBR.
Web Site:	Web Link Inhaltsverzeichnis
LCCN:	2009031729
ISBN:	9781555706616 (alk. paper) 1555706614 (alk. paper)
Other Number:	430192541
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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.

Table of Contents

	List of Illustrations	p. vii
	Preface	p. ix
	Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Chapter 1	Introduction to FRBR	p. 1
	What Is FRBR?	p. 1
	Why Was FRBR Introduced?	p. 3
	What Are the Potential Benefits of Implementing FRBR?	p. 4
	What Is the Current Status of FRBR Development?	p. 8
	What Are the Most Critical and Challenging Issues Facing FRBR Development?	p. 9
	Summary	p. 10
	References	p. 10
Chapter 2	The FRBR Model	p. 13
	The FRBR Model: Entity Groups	p. 14
	Further Development of the FRBR Model	p. 23
	The FRBR Model Family: FRAD and FRSAD	p. 25
	Interoperability with Other Models	p. 28
	Critical Issues and Challenges in the FRBR Model	p. 28
	References	p. 30
Chapter 3	Impact of FRBR on Current Cataloging Standards and Practice	p. 33
	What Changes Will FRBR Bring?	p. 34
	International Cataloguing Principles	p. 34
	Description Standards	p. 35
	Changes in Encoding Standards	p. 41
	Are Changes in Cataloging Practice Coming Soon?	p. 45
	Critical Issues and Challenges in Cataloging Standards and Practice	p. 50
	Summary	p. 51
	References	p. 52
Chapter 4	FRBR Application	p. 57
	Collections: Genre/Format and Disciplinary Communities	p. 58
	Settings	p. 67
	Critical Issues and Challenges in FRBR Application	p. 70
	Summary	p. 71
	References	p. 71
Chapter 5	FRBR Implementations in Library Catalogs	p. 75
	Current FRBR Implementation Projects	p. 76
	Overview of FRBR Implementation Projects	p. 91
	Critical Issues and Challenges in FRBR Implementations	p. 97
	Summary	p. 104
	References	p. 105
Chapter 6	FRBR Research	p. 109
	FRBR Research Overview	p. 109
	Gaps in FRBR User Research	p. 112
	Critical Issues and Challenges in FRBR Research	p. 117
	Summary	p. 119
	References	p. 120
Chapter 7	Conclusions and Future Directions for FRBR	p. 123
	FRBR Development	p. 123
	Key FRBR Issues	p. 126
	Future Directions for FRBR	p. 128
	Concluding Remarks	p. 131
	References	p. 132
Appendix A	Acronyms	p. 135
Appendix B	FRBR Implementation Examples	p. 139
	Index	p. 147
	About the Authors	p. 153

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