MARC Records FAQ

1. What is a MARC record?
MARC stands for "Machine-readable catalog" record. "Machine-readable" means that a computer can be used to store, search and display these catalog records. MARC records are in a standard format so that computer software will know how to interpret the catalog information for each record. Please refer to http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/ for a full description and additional information on MARC record standards.

2. What software is available to view the MARC records after they are purchased?
The most common method for loading, manipulating, searching and displaying MARC records is through an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). An OPAC is a computerized system containing a bibliography of the collections held by the institution. A list of OPAC software and other tools to manipulate MARC records can be found at http://www.loc.gov/marc/marcsysvend.html.

3. Do the current records include Hyperlink URLs back to the MOML database?
Thomson Gale has populated the 856 field in all the MARC records with a link to electronic version of the book in The Making of Modern Law.

4. What support is being provided for the MARC records?
Thomson Gale Technical Support can assist customers with all other questions including any problems with the 856 hyperlinks. Contact our support department at globaltech@thomson.com