Cambridge University Library
RDA Toolkit Training session
Adapted for Cambridge use by Janet Davis
Structure of RDA - General structure (1)
Table of contents
General introduction
Identifying elements (entities and attributes) Ch. 1-7: work, expression, manifestation, item Ch. 8-11: person, family, corporate body Ch. 12-16: concept, object, event, place
Relationships: Ch. 17-22, 24-32
AppendicesGlossary
Index
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Structure of RDA – General structure (2)
Unlike AACR2, not organised by class of materials
Instead, arranged around user tasks to help users identify and relate resources
Each section begins with a chapter of general guidelines. Subsequent chapters include instructions that support one of the user tasks
E.g. in Section 1: Chapter 1: General guidelines Chapter 2: FRBR task = Identify Chapter 3: FRBR task = Select
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Structure of RDA – General structure (3)
RDA addresses each element within a chapter separately
When necessary to assemble elements, e.g. into authorised access points, the instructions for doing this are found at the end of the appropriate chapter (see especially chapters 6, 9-11)
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Structure of RDA – “Core-ness” (1)
Based on attributes mandatory for a national level record (FRBR/FRAD)
Defined at the element level
Always “Core if” – situation described
Core elements listed:
as a group in RDA 0.6 separately in appropriate chapters, always clearly
labelled with light blue text
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Structure of RDA – “Core-ness” (2)
Many libraries have identified additional elements which they regard as “core” for their own (original) cataloguing, and Cambridge is no exception
The Cam Core elements are defined both in the “Cambridge RDA Standard Record” and in the “Cambridge Monograph Workflow” within Toolkit
You are also likely to come across the LC Core elements, as recorded in the LC-PCC PSs (the RDA equivalents of the LCRIs)
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Structure of RDA - Alternatives, Options, ExceptionsClearly labelled in the RDA Toolkit by green vertical bars and legends
Alternatives to an instruction
Options
Additional data Omission of data
Exceptions (often for specific types of resource)
Local policies and cataloguer’s judgement
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Structure of RDA - Examples
Illustrate the specific instruction under which they appear
Normally given without showing preceding or enclosing punctuation
Appear in yellow shading
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RDA Extras - LC-PCC PSs
To facilitate a standard interpretation and application of alternatives, options, and exceptions
Apply LC-PCC PSs unless directed otherwise
Follow green link in Toolkit
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A workflow for cataloguing monographs in RDA to Cambridge standards is available
Access is from the Tools tab within Toolkit
Links to all the relevant RDA instructions, LC-PCC PSs, etc.
RDA Extras - Workflows
What next?
• “RDA Toolkit Essentials” webinar (from November 2012)
• RDA Toolkit exercises for hands-on practice
• A handout of resources to find out more about the RDA Toolkit
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/libraries/login/RDA/
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