The VRA Core is a data standard for the description of works of visual
culture as well as the images that document them. The standard is now being
hosted by the Network Development and MARC Standards
Office<http://www.loc.gov/marc/ndmso.html>of the Library of Congress
(LC) in partnership with the Visual
Resources Association <http://www.vraweb.org/>. VRA Core’s schemas and
documentation are now accessible at
http://www.loc.gov/standards/vracore/while user support materials,
such as VRA Core examples, FAQs and
presentations, will continue to be accessible at
http://www.vraweb.org/projects/vracore4/
In addition, a new listserv has been created called The Core List (
VRACORE_at_LOC.GOV). The Core List is an unmoderated computer forum that
allows users of the VRA Core community to engage in a mutually supportive
environment where questions, ideas, and tools can be shared. The Core List
is operated by the Library of Congress Network Development and MARC
Standards Office. Users may subscribe to this list by filling out the
subscription form at the VRACORE
Listserv<http://listserv.loc.gov/listarch/vracore.html>site.
Questions about the VRA Core’s schemas, documentation, and user support
materials should be directed to vracore
<vracore_at_vraweb.org>@vraweb.org<vracore_at_vraweb.org>
. Questions about the LC-hosted Core List should be directed to
ndmso_at_loc.gov.
Received on Thu Nov 11 2010 - 09:14:24 EST