LIS 416: Descriptive Cataloging

Unit 2: Describing & Identifying Resources

Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Describe the general structure of RDA
  • Recognize fundamental features of RDA, such as core elements, alternatives, options, exceptions, and the like
  • Apply RDA Chapters 2-4 to resources
  • Apply RDA Chapter 7 to record selected elements related to content
  • Apply the provisions of LC-PCC Policy Statements
  • Understand the difference between transcription, recording, and supplying data

Required Readings

Week 3: 2A. RDA Basics: General Guidelines and Manifestations

LC, Tutorial for RDA Toolkit (old, but still useful)

ICC11, Chapter 4 & Chapter 5 (p. 179-245)

RDA, Chapters 0-2 and Appendices A-C (and corresponding LC-PCC PSs)

Week 4: 2.B. Manifestations Lab Session

Finish up reading and review last week's material!

Week 5: 2.C. Carriers and Content

ICC11, Chapters 5 (246-273) & 6 (318-329)

RDA, Chapters 3-4 (and corresponding LC-PCC PSs)

Week 6: 2.D. Final Description Lab Session

Review

Week 7: 2.E. Official RDA and Toolkit

Oliver, Introducing RDA: A Guide to the Basics after 3R

IFLA, Library Reference Model

Official RDA Toolkit - Explore

Other Readings That Might Be of Interest

 

Maxwell, Handbook for RDA, Chapters 1-2 & 8 as needed

Activities

To do:

Week 3:

  • Read the LC tutorial to learn how to use the RDA Toolkit
  • Explore the RDA Toolkit
  • Read the textbook and RDA sections before Week 3

Weeks 4-6:

  • Read the ICC11 chapters and RDA instructions before the corresponding class
  • Watch the online videos before the corresponding class
  • Be prepared for class discussion and exercises
  • Work on exercises as assigned in class
  • Get to know the cataloging rules

Week 7:

  • Read the Oliver book and LRM by now.
  • Poke around in Official RDA. Look at the various features. Try finding some rules use have used in Original RDA in the new guidelines.

Become familiar with the following tools and resources:
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