FRBRoo
FRBRoo is a formal, object-oriented ontology that harmonizes the conceptual model of bibliographic records known as FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) with the CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model (CIDOC CRM), a widely used ontology for cultural heritage information. It was developed to provide a common semantic framework that enables interoperability between library bibliographic data and museum, archive, and heritage information systems.
The ontology re-expresses FRBR’s core entities and relationships in terms compatible with CIDOC CRM, using object-oriented
FRBRoo was produced through collaboration between library and cultural heritage communities and is maintained through ongoing
Adoption is mixed: FRBRoo offers detailed modeling power and strong interoperability potential, but its complexity and