Task Force on ONIX International

CC:DA/TF/ONIX/1

January 29, 2001

Charge

The Task Force on ONIX International is charged with but not limited to:

1. Evaluating the relationship between library metadata (AACR2, MARC 21) and the ONIX International standard for representing and communicating book industry product information in electronic form to determine how well ONIX International maps into AACR2 and MARC.
2. Identifying the issues surrounding the use of ONIX International metadata in AACR2 cataloging records. The Task Force shall refer to the four user tasks set forth in the IFLA Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records and the core record requirements established by PCC in evaluating the ONIX International standard.
3. Assessing the consequences and impact of integrating records containing the ONIX International metadata into library databases, evaluating mechanisms for integration, and recommending appropriate measures for libraries.
4. Preparing rule revision proposals and discussion papers as needed.
5. Monitoring of projects and activities that use ONIX International.
6. Investigating the feasibility of informing others of library perspectives through a designated liaison to the developers of ONIX International.
7. Informing CC:DA about the development of ONIX International, including the preparation of a summary of the standard which shall include the following information:
   • some background or history and community served
   • description of metadata element set
   • sample records if possible
   • citations for more information, implementation projects, etc., including Web sites.

The ONIX International home page is available at http://www.editeur.org/onix.html.

The Task Force shall present an interim report to CC:DA at the 2001 Annual Meeting. The interim report, at a minimum, shall include the summary prepared as part of item 7 above. The final report of the Task Force shall be presented to CC:DA at the Midwinter Meeting in 2002 and shall be sent to the Chair of CC:DA no later than December 16, 2001.

CC:DA/TF/ONIX/2

January 29, 2001

Roster

Task Force Members

CC:DA/TF/ONIX/3

June 7, 2001

CC:DA/TF/ONIX/4

December 17, 2001