Detailed list of standards
ANSI⁄NISO Z39.2 - 1994 (R2001) Information Interchange Format
Equivalent international standard: ISO 2709
Abstract: The basis for the MARC (Machine-Readable Catalog) record, this standard specifies the requirements for a generalized interchange format that can be used for the communication of records in any media.
12 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-08-4 Price: $45
ANSI Approval Date: 04⁄13⁄94
Status: Approved and Published Standard
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ANSI⁄NISO Z39.14 - 1997 (R2002) Guidelines for Abstracts
Abstract: This standard helps authors and editors prepare useful abstracts by describing the components of an abstract and the appropriate styles and formats. Numerous examples illustrate the instructions presented in the standard and clarify how to handle special cases.
24 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-31-9 Price: $45
ANSI Approval Date: 08⁄30⁄02
Status: Approved and Published Standard
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ANSI⁄NISO Z39.18 - 1995 Scientific and Technical Reports - Preparation, Presentation and Preservation
Equivalent international standard: ISO 5966
Abstract: This revision of Z39.18-1987 brings the standard on report writing into the electronic age by including de facto document type definitions (DTDs) to describe the structure of reports so the document can be electronically processed using document imaging, OCR, compression⁄decompression, and optical media storage of full text. Z39.18 also provides explicit guidance on the preparation of reports in the traditional print environment. Included are directions on the bibliographic data elements that should appear on the cover and title page of a report, a description of the scope of each section of a report and instruction on the most effective communication of textual and visual information and tabular materials. Recommendations on publication formats, the use of figures and tables, the presentation of numbers and units, formulas and equations, and symbols, abbreviations and acronyms are also given. Z39.18 supersedes Mil-Std-847B and is approved for use by the Department of Defense (DoD).
44 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-24-6 Price: $59
ANSI Approval Date: 03⁄21⁄95
Status: Approved and Published Standard: Currently Being Revised
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ANSI⁄NISO Z39.23 - 1997 (R2002) Standard Technical Report Number Format and Creation
Abstract: Defines a unique numbering system that improves access to the wealth of scientific and technical reports issued by the government and private organizations. The STRN is an alphanumeric code with a maximum length of 34; for international application an optional country code can be added. The standard explains how and where the code should be assigned and used. A central authority to coordinate and monitor assignments of the code is designated.
12 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-30-0 Price: $40
ANSI Approval Date: 08⁄30⁄02
Status: Approved and Published Standard
Maintenance Agency: National Technical Information Service
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ANSI⁄NISO Z39.32 - 1996 (R2002) Information on Microfiche Headers
Equivalent international standard: ISO 5123
Abstract: Defines the specific eye-legible information that should appear on the limited space available on microfiche so the fiche can be correctly identified and properly filed.The standard describes where to place the data, the order of the information, and a recommended type size and contrast to maximize readability. Many examples show how to use the standard.
20 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-25-4 Price: $39
ANSI Approval Date: 08⁄30⁄02
Status: Approved and Published Standard
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ANSI⁄NISO Z39.53 - 2001 Codes for the Representation of Languages for Information Interchange
Abstract: This standard provides libraries, information services, and publishers a standardized 3-character code to indicate language in the exchange of information.
16 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-52-1 Price: $39
Status: Approved and Published Standard
Maintenance Agency: Library of Congress
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ANSI⁄NISO Z39.82 - 2001 Title Pages for Conference Publications
Abstract: Explains how to structure title page information for conference publications so metadata and bibliographic citations can readily access the publications. The standard applies to all disciplines, to all conferences (e.g., meetings, symposia, institutes, colloquia, workshops), and to all formats (e.g., printed documents, videos, Web sites). It applies to published conference proceedings in various manifestations (e.g., papers, abstracts, summaries) and in all languages, subjects, and formats.
24 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-42-4 Price: $39
ANSI Approval Date: 01⁄10⁄01
Status: Approved and Published Standard
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ANSI⁄NISO Z39.84 - 2000 Syntax for the Digital Object Identifier
Abstract: Defines the order and components of the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) an identification system for intellectual property in the digital environment. The DOI is a unique way to identify content in all media, plus link users to rights holders to facilitate seamless e-commerce.
24 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-47-5 Price: $39
ANSI Approval Date: 05⁄12⁄00
Status: Approved and Published Standard
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NSI⁄NISO Z39.85 - 2001 Dublin Core Metadata Element Set
Abstract: Defines fifteen metadata elements for resource discovery in a cross-disciplinary information environment.
16 pp. ISBN: 1-880124-53-X Price: $39
ANSI Approval Date: 09⁄10⁄01
Status: Approved and Published Standard
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