RDA: Strategies for Implementation - Softcover

El-Sherbini, Magda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838911684 ISBN 13: 9780838911686

Publisher: ALA Editions, 2013

Synopsis

"In this important book El-Sherbini tackles key questions about how the new cataloging standard will be implemented by cataloging professionals, offering an orientation in the conceptual background and the structure of RDA: Resource Description and Access from a practical and technical perspective, including a detailed comparison with AACR2. Firmly rooted in the concrete application of RDA, with numerous sample records, this book ◗◗ Covers FRBR-driven tasks, FRBR-Group relationships, and principles of FRAD, including how FRAD impacts the RDA application ◗◗ Analyzes the roles of manifestations and items, such as pre-cataloging decisions, preferred sources of information, and mandatory elements of description ◗◗ Discusses works and expressions for specific library materials, from methods of recording primary relationships to constructing the authorized access point and recording relationships ◗◗ Offers advice for using RDA Toolkit, with tips for efficient navigation in RDA Toolkit using workflows and searching techniques ◗◗ And much more"

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Review

...an excellent resource for cataloguers who are in the midst of implementing RDA. It will also be useful for managers and trainers, who can use the many tips for implementation and the checklists. Libraries that have already implemented RDA would also find this book useful to have in their cataloguing reference collections...This book would be an excellent addition to personal or professional collections in any library. (Library Resources and Technical Services)

This handbook provides practical and technical background on the new cataloguing standard, Resource Description and Access (RDA), a set of guidelines that provide instructions for descriptive cataloguing. Techniques are illustrated with b&w screen shots throughout. The book begins with material on the rationale for a new cataloguing code and looks at the differences between AACR2 and the new standard. The handbook then presents implementation strategies, delving into functional requirements for bibliographic records and providing details on how to identify manifestations and items, and works and their creators. There is also a section on how to browse and search the RDA Toolkit, which is an online product that allows users to interact with a collection of documents and resources related to cataloguing. The handbook closes with detailed checklists for copy cataloguers, original cataloguers, and authority control. (Reference and Research Book News)

This book on strategies for implementation of RDA is a practical guide. It provides useful information at a foundation level and will be useful for LIS teachers as well as for LIS students. (IFLA Education and Training Section Newsletter)

This book provides a good explanation of RDA... It should help cataloguers understand the new rules and how they differ from the old ones. (OLAC Newsletter)

...worthwhile as background reading for cataloguers and cataloguing departments moving into the adoption of RDA. (Australian Academic and Research Libraries)

About the Author

Magda El-Sherbini is Head of The Ohio State University Libraries' Cataloging Department. In this capacity, she oversees the Department’s cataloging activities. She supervises the department's four cataloging units as well as four faculty members and their respective staffs. In addition to her administrative duties, El-Sherbini serves on numerous library committees and is the author of numerous library publications. She served as a member of the ALA RDA Advisory Board, which addresses issues related to the online publishing of RDA, tests the product online, and provides feedback to the publisher.

Edition details

• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838911684
• ISBN 13: 9780838911686
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160