IFLA Standards
Explore our comprehensive collection of international bibliographic standards, developed through collaborative efforts with library professionals worldwide.
ISBD for Manifestation (ISBDM)
PublishedInternational Standard Bibliographic Description for Manifestation provides rules for creating consistent bibliographic descriptions of library materials in their physical or digital form.
Library Reference Model (LRM)
PublishedA high-level conceptual model that provides a framework for understanding the bibliographic universe and the relationships between bibliographic entities.
International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD)
DevelopmentThe foundational standard for bibliographic description, providing rules for creating consistent and comprehensive bibliographic records across all types of library materials.
Functional Requirements (FR)
DevelopmentSpecifications for functional requirements that support discovery, identification, selection, and access to bibliographic resources.
Multilingual Dictionary of Cataloguing Terms (MulDiCat)
DevelopmentA comprehensive multilingual dictionary providing standardized cataloguing terminology to support international library cooperation.
UNIMARC
DevelopmentUniversal MARC format designed to facilitate the international exchange of bibliographic data and support library automation.