Cataloging and Metadata: RDA

This page includes links to all kinds of resources related to the new cataloging rules, RDA (Resource: Description and Access). If you know of a resource that is not here, please email the details to Jen (edwardsj@mit.edu).

RDA Toolkit

http://access.rdatoolkit.org/ (MIT access is by IP within 14E-210. Offsite requires login.)

Webinar: RDA Toolkit Essentials  Check here for latest live webinar schedule or to view archived sessions.

Using the RDA Toolkit [Word : 36 p. : 867 KB : May 2012] / Library of Congress

Connexion Client Version 2.40

• RDA workforms: Set an option in the client using Tools > Options > RDA tab (formerly the RDA Toolkit tab) to use RDA versions of the existing AACR2 workforms to create records. Set the option separately for bibliographic and/or authority workforms. Existing workforms open by default when you create new records unless you set the RDA workform option(s).
• RDA Toolkit IP authentication: Select new Use IP authentication option to link to RDA Toolkit without having to enter your RDA Toolkit username and password in Connexion.

OCLC

Incorporating RDA practices into WorldCat: A discussion paper

Library of Congress. Catalogers Learning Workshop

• RDA training materials (includes RDA in NACO, LC Training Plans, RDA/FRBR webcasts)

MARC record examples of RDA Cataloging (includes bibliographic and authority records) 

RIMMF ("RDA in Many Metadata Formats")

• a free, downloadable visualization and training tool from Marc of Quality
• not cataloging software but a tool to show how RDA is different from AACR2

iTunes U also has RDA in NACO courses available for free download

PCC; CONSER Serials RDA Workflow. Slides of a presentation given at NASIG, June 9, 2012. Has substanial sections on CONSER RDA core elements as well as RDA / MARC21 mapping. [available as an attachment on wiki]

Library of Congress: LChelp4RDA@loc.gov

RDA Toolkit Blog: http://www.rdatoolkit.org/blog