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Question: Does NLM distribute its bibliographic records and how do I subscribe?

Answer:

- NLM bibliographic records for serials, monographs, audiovisuals, computer software, electronic resources and other materials are available in MARC 21 communications format on a subscription basis
- NLM offers three MARC 21 bibliographic products: CATFILE, CATFILEplus, and SERFILE
- For details, see Leasing Data from the National Library of Medicine at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/leased.html

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First published: 01 January 1998
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