Developing the Common Communication Format.

Hopkinson, Alan

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ERIC Number: EJ340313

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Publication Date: 1986

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Developing the Common Communication Format.

Hopkinson, Alan

Information Development, v2 n2 p99-104 Apr 1986

Outlines history of the development of the Unesco Common Communication Format, which is designed to enable exchange of records (monographs, serials, journal articles, contributions in proceedings) between different agencies throughout the world. Highlights include definition of "exchange format," major technical features, and examples of current and future uses. (13 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Global Approach, Information Networks, Information Services, Information Systems, Library Technical Processes, Online Systems, Standards, Telecommunications

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