International Standard Bibliographic Description
ISBD: The global standard for bibliographic description
About ISBD
The International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) is a set of rules produced by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) to create a bibliographic description in a standard, human-readable form, especially for use in a bibliography or a library catalogue.
Key Features
📚 Comprehensive Coverage
Over 1,000 elements covering all aspects of bibliographic description from title and statement of responsibility to physical description and notes.
🌍 International Standard
Developed by IFLA and used globally by libraries, archives, and cultural institutions for consistent bibliographic description across all media types.
⚙️ Machine Readable
Available in multiple RDF formats for integration with modern library systems, semantic web applications, and linked data initiatives.
Getting Started
Explore the vocabulary structure, download RDF formats, or browse implementation examples in the documentation sections.