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A conceptual model for UBC

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By Sandra Martín

The article Conceptual model for universal bibliographic control is available online.

Abstract

It presents a proposal for a conceptual model of universal bibliographic control based on general systems theory (GST) and considered as a global system with a decentralized, distributed, collaborative, interconnected and linked model structure.   The CBU is reflected on based on the four principles of relevant knowledge proposed by Morin (1999): context, global, multidimensional and complex; and nine dimensions of analysis are proposed: theoretical/conceptual framework, political, legislative, librarian, collaborative, normative, technological, relational, services.

Resumen

Se presenta una propuesta de modelo conceptual de control bibliográfico universal basado en la teoría general de sistemas (TGS) y considerado como un sistema global con una estructura de modelo de descentralizado, distribuido, colaborativo, interconectado y vinculado. Se reflexiona sobre el CBU a partir de los cuatro principios del conocimiento pertinente planteados por Morin (1999): el contexto, lo global, lo multidimensional y lo complejo; y se plantean nueve dimensiones de análisis:  teórica/marco conceptual, política, legislativa, bibliotecológica, colaborativa, normativa, tecnológica, relacional, servicios.

Martín, Sandra Gisela. (2024). Modelo conceptual para el control bibliográfico universal. JLIS.it Italian Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.36253/jlis.it-579 ISSN 2038-1026

Conference report: Universal Bibliographic Control at the crossroads, a report on the satellite meeting

By Maud Henry, Mathilde Koskas, and Pat Riva

Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC) is a fundamental principle for national libraries, formulated over 50 years ago by IFLA and UNESCO. IFLA’s last official document on the subject, the IFLA Professional Statement on Universal Bibliographic Control, dates back to 2012, and the federation had not devoted a general meeting to the subject since the Lyon Congress in 2014. In the meantime, the international normative landscape for the production, sharing and dissemination of metadata has continued to evolve rapidly. The question arose: is the principle of Universal Bibliographic Control still valid?

Click here to get the full article – IFLA Metadata Newsletter – Dec. 2023

WLIC 2023 Satellite Meeting – Universal Bibliographic Control at the crossroads: the challenges of unifying IFLA bibliographic standards

The IFLA Satellite Meeting on Universal Bibliographic Control at the crossroads: the challenges of unifying IFLA bibliographic standards took place in Brussels (KBR) on August 18 and 19, 2023.

Universal Bibliographic Control is a fundamental principle for national libraries, formulated over 50 years ago by IFLA and UNESCO. IFLA’s last official document on the subject, the IFLA Professional Statement on Universal Bibliographic Control, dates back to 2012, and the federation had not devoted a general meeting to the subject since the Lyon Congress in 2014. In the meantime, the international normative landscape for the production, sharing and dissemination of metadata has continued to evolve rapidly. The question arose: is the principle of Universal Bibliographic Control still valid? The satellite meeting organized by the Bibliography section with the Cataloguing and Subject Access and Analysis sections at KBR on August 18 and 19 brought together some fifty participants to examine this question. The program, alternating presentations (available here) and workshops, enabled these practitioners and experts from different countries to examine the foundations of UBC, its relationship with IFLA metadata standards (International Cataloguing Principles, IFLA LRM, ISBD, UNIMARC, MulDiCat), and its place in the contemporary context. Artificial intelligence, which was the subject of so many discussions during the congress, also featured prominently.

The conclusion of this day and a half of work is unanimous: yes, the concept of Universal Bibliographic Control is still valid, but the declaration needs to be revised so that it continues to be expressed in a way appropriate to the current context, paying particular attention to its status for IFLA and its place in the universe of IFLA metadata standards. The organizing sections will therefore be working on a framework for the revision in the coming months.

We’d like to thank all the participants, the speakers, KBR, the organizing committee and OCLC for sponsoring this event!

Text written by Mathilde Koskas and edited by Maud Henry