The MARC record is a

The MARC record is a

• A. circulation record
• B. cataloging record
• C. reconsideration record
• D. patron record

Answer: (B)

The MARC record is a cataloging record. MARC, which stands for MAchine-Readable Cataloging, is a standard for encoding bibliographic metadata so a library catalog can describe and identify items. A MARC record contains structured fields and subfields for title, author, publication data, subjects, and more, enabling accurate discovery and exchange of catalog data between libraries. It is created during cataloging to build the library’s catalog, not used to track checkouts (circulation), handle material reconsideration processes, or store borrower (patron) information.

The MARC record is a cataloging record. MARC, which stands for MAchine-Readable Cataloging, is a standard for encoding bibliographic metadata so a library catalog can describe and identify items. A MARC record contains structured fields and subfields for title, author, publication data, subjects, and more, enabling accurate discovery and exchange of catalog data between libraries. It is created during cataloging to build the library’s catalog, not used to track checkouts (circulation), handle material reconsideration processes, or store borrower (patron) information.