Organizations / Corporate Bodies in The Integrated Authority File (GND) – Development, Rules and Identifiers

The Integrated Authority File (Gemeinsame Normdatei, GND) is a comprehensive authority file for organizing corporate bodies within library catalogs. This presentation outlines the GND’s structure, rules for managing names and hierarchies, and the use of persistent identifiers (PIDs). It emphasizes the GND’s role in providing access to library resources and maintaining consistent records for organizations.