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Scriptshifter

Abstract
REST API service developed by the Library of Congress to assist with transliteration of multiple scripts in the Marva BIBFRAME editor. Can convert from non-Latin script to Latin scripts, and vice versa.
URL
https://github.com/lcnetdev/scriptshifter/tree/main
Source Code/Download URL
https://github.com/lcnetdev/scriptshifter/tree/main
Creator/Maintainer
Library of Congress Network Development and MARC Standards Office
Type
Standalone tool (command line)
Task Categories (broad)
Creation; Editing
Task Categories - broad (Informal)
Use Case(s) - narrow
Assists in transliteration for multiple scripts.
Interface
Web, Web service
Dependencies
Python
Open Source/Proprietary
Open Source
Cost
Free
Related Tools
N/A
Metadata standard(s)
BIBFRAME, possibly others
File format(s), inc. import/export
JSON
Resource(s)

Wiggins, B., Riley, C., Freas-Smith, E., Patel, N., & Zoom, J. (2023, August 23). Developing ALA-LC Romanization Tables Alongside New Technologies for Improved Discovery: Case Study ADLaM. ALA Connect: Public Core Documents; American Library Association. https://connect.ala.org/alatestingsite/viewdocument/developing-ala-lc-romanization-tabl