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Library Sciences QUESTION #1564
Question 1
In library automation, the MARC 21 format is used primarily for:
  • Designing library building layouts
  • Encoding bibliographic, authority, holdings, and community information in a machine-readable structure✔️
  • Providing digital access to rare manuscripts
  • Managing library staff payroll
Correct Answer Explanation
MARC 21 (Machine-Readable Cataloguing) is a standard format for encoding bibliographic and related data so that records can be created, stored, exchanged, and processed by computer systems. It is the backbone of shared cataloguing and ILS operations worldwide.