Other cataloguing tools and standards

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) provides various cataloguing tools and standards for original cataloguing.

Classification for Canadian history: Class FC

Use the Class FC classification scheme to improve subject access to Canadian history in your collection. This classification is compatible with the U.S. Library of Congress Classification.

Classification for Canadian literature: Class PS8000

Use the Class PS8000 classification scheme to improve subject access to Canadian literature in your collection (for previous versions, see Class PS8000 classification scheme). This classification is compatible with the U.S. Library of Congress Classification.

MARC 21 standards

Learn details about the MARC 21 standards such as format changes, specifications, code and term lists, field codes, RDA in MARC, as well as news and announcements.