Cross-posted with permission:
On June 4th, the British Library's new Integrated Library System (ILS)
will go live. On that date, all MARC bibliographic data created for the
British Library's catalogues, the British National Bibliography and all
related products and services will be created in the MARC 21 format.
From June, there will therefore be a number of differences to the
content of British Library records -- in MARC 21 format (because these
will be created as MARC 21 records and no longer be "converted out" from
UKMARC) and - in UKMARC format (because these will be "converted out"
from MARC 21
records and not created as UKMARC originals).
All direct customers of British Library MARC-based bibliographic
services have already been mailed with details of these changes. They
are also now available on the British Library's web site at
www.bl.uk/services/bibliographic/nbsils.html#outline
The British Library has undertaken to maintain UKMARC exports for up to
three years, depending on demand. However, there will be no further
development of the UKMARC format, or of services supplying UKMARC
records.
James Elliot
Bibliographic Policy Co-ordinator
British Library
Boston Spa
Wetherby
West Yorks LS23 7BQ
Tel: +44(0)1937 546322
Fax: +44 (0) 1937 546586
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Anthony R.D. Franks
Cooperative Cataloging Program Specialist
Library of Congress
202-707-2822 (voice)
202-252-2082 (fax)
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