- Title:
- Computer Files (database)
- Format:
- Computer file
- Description:
- A subset of MDS--Complete and also available separately
Cataloging records for machine-readable data files and computer software. Both CIP and full-level cataloging records are included. Of particular interest to librarians working with collection development, ordering, and cataloging of computer software. Available in MARC 21 and MARCXML formats.
Note: Records for serial computer files are included in MDS--Serials.
Documentation Provided with This MDS Service:
* MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data
* MARC Code List for Countries
* MARC Code List for Languages
* MARC Code List for Geographic Areas
* MARC Code List for Organizations
* MARC Code List for Relators, Sources, and Description Conventions
* MARC 21 Specifications for Record Structure, Character Sets, and Exchange Media
Check the latest Technical Notices for MDS services.
2013 Subscription: Available weekly. Approximately 500 records; including 100 new records.
2013 Price: $960
Retrospective: 1990-2012. 10,600 records. File size: 14 MB. Avg. record length: 1,321 bytes.
2013 Price: $670
Introduction to MARC Distribution Services (databases)
Library of Congress cataloging records are available via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) delivery. Records are for materials in hundreds of languages, including non-roman alphabets in original scripts. MDS provides national level cataloging for almost all English-language imprints.
