<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">New York, NY</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"> — Primary Research Group Inc. is pleased to announce the
release of its latest study, <i>Survey of Cataloging & Metadata Librarians:
Plans for BIBFRAME</i>. This timely report offers a detailed look into how
metadata professionals, primarily from U.S. research universities, are
preparing for the transition to BIBFRAME, the Library of Congress’s new
bibliographic framework designed to replace MARC.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">The report is based on responses
from <b>47 metadata librarians</b>, providing a rich dataset that explores
current practices, future plans, and institutional readiness for BIBFRAME
adoption. The study is now available in <b>PDF format for \$95</b>, with a <b>print
edition shipping October 29, 2025</b>, also priced at $95.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Key
Findings from the Report Include:</span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Limited Current Use of BIBFRAME</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><br>
Only <b>6.38%</b> of surveyed librarians reported any current use of BIBFRAME
in their cataloging workflows, indicating that widespread adoption is
still in its early stages.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Training Gaps Identified</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><br>
Just <b>17.02%</b> of respondents felt they had received adequate training
in BIBFRAME, highlighting a significant need for professional development
and institutional support.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">High Interest in Linked Data</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><br>
A strong majority—<b>74.47%</b>—expressed interest in learning more about
linked data applications in cataloging, suggesting a growing awareness of BIBFRAME’s
potential benefits.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Institutional Planning Still Nascent</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><br>
Only <b>10.64%</b> of institutions represented in the survey had formal
plans in place for BIBFRAME implementation, underscoring the need for
strategic planning across the sector.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Confidence in BIBFRAME’s Future</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><br>
Despite low current usage, <b>53.19%</b> of respondents believe BIBFRAME
will eventually become the dominant bibliographic framework, reflecting
cautious optimism about its long-term viability.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Cataloging Standards Still Dominated by MARC</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><br>
Over <b>85%</b> of respondents reported that MARC remains the primary
cataloging standard in their institutions, reinforcing the scale of the
transition challenge ahead.</span></li>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;margin:0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">This comprehensive analysis is an
essential resource for library administrators, metadata specialists, and
information science educators seeking to understand and navigate the evolving
landscape of bibliographic description.</span></p>
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