Resource Description and Access (RDA): RDA Home

Some AACR2 to RDA Changes in Terminology

Heading>>>Authorized access point

Author, composer, etc.>>>Creator

Main entry>>>Preferred title + Authorized access point for creator if appropriate

Physical description>>>Carrier description

This libguide is meant to be used to assist in our transition in cataloging standards from the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) to Resource Description and Access (RDA). It is of most use in Technical Services for copy cataloging and original cataloging, however, familiarity with the changes benefits anyone that works in the library as common record fields will be displayed slightly differently than before.

The libguide will provide essential resources for those of us interested in learning how the library catalog and it's contents will evolve as a result of the digital information environment.

Enjoy!