How do I access my RDA?
RDA is available as an online, web-based product called the RDA Toolkit. Although the preferred way for most users to access RDA is online via the RDA Toolkit, print copies of the RDA instructions are also available for purchase.
What is the difference between RDA and RDA Toolkit?
What is the difference between RDA Toolkit and RDA? RDA Toolkit is an integrated, browser-based, online product that allows users to interact with a collection of cataloging-related documents and resources, including RDA: Resource Description and Access.
What is RDA in library science?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Resource Description and Access (RDA) is a standard for descriptive cataloging initially released in June 2010, providing instructions and guidelines on formulating bibliographic data.
What is Resource Description and Access and why was it developed?
RDA: Resource Description and Access is a package of data elements, guidelines, and instructions for creating library and cultural heritage resource metadata that are well-formed according to international models for user-focused linked data applications.
What is RDA toolkit used for?
RDA Toolkit is an integrated, browser-based, online product that allows users to interact with a collection of cataloging-related documents and resources including RDA: Resource Description and Access. RDA Toolkit is published by the RDA Copyright Holders.
How is RDA different from AACR2?
AACR2: they are considered abbreviations and are followed by a full stop (e.g., cm.) RDA: they are treated as symbols and are not followed by a full stop (e.g., cm).
How is RDA Toolkit arranged?
RDA instructions are arranged according to the entities embodied in resources, their attributes and their relationships, rather than by carrier format (as was the case in AACR2); these guidelines are structured accordingly.