Abstract

This study analyzes the cases of BIBFRAME implementation at the Library of Congress and the National Library of Sweden to propose an action plan for adopting BIBFRAME in national libraries in Korea. The analysis is structured around five components: vocabularies, ontologies, applications, systems, and projects. Based on the findings, four strategic recommendations are proposed for Korean national libraries. First, a vocabulary encoding scheme should be developed using standards such as SKOS and MADS/RDF, tailored to Korea-specific bibliographic data. Second, an application profile for the BIBFRAME ontology should be created to incorporate elements unique to Korea and accommodate local technical requirements. Third, software tools—such as mapping modules, data transformation specifications, converters, and editing utilities—should be developed to support data enrichment and system migration. Fourth, since the KORMARC format is expected to remain in use for the foreseeable future even after the implementation of a BIBFRAME-based system, a dual-format environment supporting both MARC and BIBFRAME should be adopted. Additionally, a dedicated project team composed of skilled professionals should be established within national libraries to oversee implementation. This study contributes to developing a practical and comprehensive roadmap for BIBFRAME adoption at the national level in Korea.