Transforming MARC for a Linked Data Age

This talk will focus on the transition of MARC to a linked data environment and summarize the Core MARC Formats Transition Interest Group’s program during the 2025 ALA Core IG Week. The talk will cover Ex Libris' efforts to facilitate MARC to Linked Data workflows within Alma and Primo, the Library of Congress' BFProd (BIBFRAME in Production) initiative and "Modern MARC" effort for better alignment with linked data, OCLC's approach to leveraging linked data in the hybrid environment, and pedagogical strategies for teaching linked data to future librarians. These presentations will offer valuable insights, tools, and methodologies for libraries navigating the hybrid MARC and linked data environment, enhancing interoperability, discovery, and metadata quality in this evolving landscape. The session will conclude with a brief open discussion.