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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