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Are SGML or XML versions of the MARC 21 formats available?

April 26, 2017formats MARC SGML versions XML

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Are SGML or XML versions of the MARC 21 formats available?

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The Network Development and MARC Standards Office has developed a framework for working with MARC data in a XML environment. This framework is intended to be flexible and extensible, allowing users to work with MARC data in ways that meet their specific needs. The framework contains many components such as schemas, stylesheets, and software tools developed and maintained by the Library of Congress. Conversion utilities between MARC (ISO 2709) and MARCXML are also available. Please see www.loc.gov/marc/marcxml.html. The Network Development and MARC Standards Office also developed a MARC to SGML and SGML to MARC conversion program. The following documents contain the program and additional information: • MARC DTDs: Background and Development • MARC DTDs: Beta Test Version • MARC-SGML and SGML-MARC Conversion Program User Guide • MARC-SGML and SGML-MARC Conversion Programs Maintenance Guide A list of some tools that work with HTML, SGML and XML applications is at http://www.loc.gov/marc/m