Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The RDA Workbook: Learning the Basics of Resource Description and Access

Mering, Margaret, (ed.) The RDA Workbook: Learning the Basics of Resource Description and Access. Libraries Unlimited, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-61069-489-6

Description
Looking for a basic introduction to RDA? This book focuses on the new RDA rules and conventions and their implementation, particularly in smaller libraries where there are no professional catalogers. It presents the theoretical framework for RDA and FRBR in understandable terms, and features step-by-step guides for record creation. The book is accompanied by a CD with practice exercises, quick guides, and sample MARC records.