In 1998, Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) was a conceptual model promoted by the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) as being the recommended new advancement in cataloging. Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR): Hype or Cure-All? explores the theoretical issues, such as the concept of "works" and the bibliographic relationships of musical works, and also provides a unique survey of most of the systems that actually implement FRBR such as the AustLit Gateway and WorldCat. This book describes the challenges that accompany...

Get the straight facts on FRBR and whether it is right for you In 1998, Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) was a conceptual model promoted by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) as being the recommended new advancement in cataloging. As libraries strive to serve their users better in the coming years, questions remain as to whether FRBR may provide an answer on how to improve cataloging systems. Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR): Hype or Cure-All? explores not only the theoretical issues, such as the...