Post #2191130
2026-05-05 03:04 UTC
Bibliocommons kind of solved FRBRization and, perhaps because it's mainly used in public libraries, I don't really see anyone talk about it. I use a few different Bibliocommons instances of local public library systems & they combine records according to some more-intuitive idea of Work which combines things like audiobook, ebook, print, large print but does separate records for translations. It makes search results so much more legible than almost any academic library search I've seen.
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@phette23@digipres.club 2026-05-05 03:10
I think we are supposed to be post-FRBR by now, as in critical of it, but it solves a real problem & I see why public libraries trend towards Bibliocommons. It segments requests for different Manifestations/mediums (e.g. audiobook, print) but not as granular as edition. You essentially cannot request a specific edition within a medium. Fine for most use cases, but obviously a marginal limitation. Substantially different editions (e.g. different translators of same Work) need separate records.