ANSI Z39.85

ANSI Z39.85 is a standardized format developed by the American National Standards Institute for encoding metadata about bibliographic and archival resources. It specifies how to organize information like titles, authors, publication details, and identifiers in a way that allows for consistent cataloging and easy sharing of digital library and archival data. This standard helps institutions accurately describe and exchange information about various resources, making it simpler to find, access, and manage digital collections across different systems.