Topic UPDATE:

We regret to announce that the discussion topic of "MARC Format and XML Syntax:  Relationships and Possibilities" has been postponed until the ALA Midwinter Meeting in San Diego, CA to provide time to secure an AV setup that is complementary to the topic and optimal for both the presenter and attendees.  Based on feedback, it is clear to the IG chairs that there is keen interest in this topic, and we are pleased that it remains on our agenda.  Thank you to all who have written in support of learning more on this topic.

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This Saturday in Toronto, we are very pleased to provide attendees with further information from the CONSER Publication Pattern Initiative, Task Force to Explore the Use of a Universal Holdings Record.

Chair, Diane Hillmann, will present a status report on the Task Force's work, which has included an investigation of the issues from several angles:  contents desired, key uses by library and others in the community, relationship to FRBR and multiple versions issues, impact on union listing, and the relationship to the bibliographic record.

If the well-attended and informative Midwinter Meeting discussion on this topic is any indication, we know you will want to join the MFIG on:

Saturday, June 21, 2003 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Royal York, Quebec Rm

to hear more on this exciting initiative.

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Laura Sill
2002/2003 MFIG Chair

Marc Truit
2002/2003 MFIG Chair-Elect

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Systems Librarian
Library Systems Department
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University of Notre Dame
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