"Whether a library catalogs its own materials or not, librarians still need to have some understanding of RDA. Designed to be used by academic, public, and school librarians, this is the perfect introduction"-- RDA implementation will require a steep learning curve for small libraries. Whether a library catalogs its own materials or not, librarians still need to have some understanding of RDA. Designed to be used by academic, public, and school librarians, this is the perfect introduction. RDA (Resource Description and Access) was released in March 2013, and catalogers are busy trying to understand and implement the new protocols. This book will help. Unlike the RDA training materials prepared for seasoned catalogers by the Library of Congress and others, the The RDA Workbook: Learning the Basics of Resource Description and Access uses tried-and-true methods to make RDA clear even to those who have little or no previous cataloging knowledge. The workbook can be used by an individual or to teach others in staff training sessions, presentations, or LIS courses. It discusses the theoretical framework of the cataloging code; details the steps necessary to create a bibliographic record for books, videos, and other formats; and shows librarians how to read and interpret authority records for persons, families, corporate bodies, works, and expressions. Finally, the workbook suggests strategies for implementing RDA. Features of this book include: Focuses on the new RDA rules and conventions and their implementation, particularly in smaller libraries where there are no professional catalogers. Presents FRBR and other aspects of RDA's theoretical framework in understandable terms. Features a step-by-step guide to creating bibliographic records for print and electronic books, videos, and other formats. Includes quick guides, exercises, a glossary of terms, and a list of additional resources. - Publisher. Provided by publisher.

Accompanied by a CD-ROM containing supplemental materials. Accompanied by a CD-ROM.

Introduction -- FRBR, the framework behind RDA / Melissa Moll -- RDA in the real world : preparing bibliographic records / Corinne Jacox, Margaret Mering, Melissa Moll, Emily Dust Nimsakont, and Deirdre Routt -- Creating access points and understanding authority records / Margaret Mering -- Implementing RDA into your library and catalog / Casey Kralik -- Answers to mini-exercises -- Answers to exercises -- Glossary / Ruth Carlock -- Manifestations cited -- Useful resources -- About the editor and contributors. CD-ROM: Supplemental materials. Exercises -- Answers to exercises -- Quick guide to FRBR/FRAD attributes and RDA elelments of Group 1 entities -- Quide guide to RDA -- Quick guide to WEMI attributes -- Quick guide to the RDA Toolkit -- Quick guide to RDA elements in bibliographic records -- Quick guide to RDA authority records -- Factoring staff time and cost.