Building blocks for RDA Theory behind RDA ALLUNY Annual Meeting September 28-30, 2012

RDA Resource Development Access is the new cataloging code. RDA is replacing current code - AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2 nd edition). RDA to be implemented March 31, RDA designed using FRBR as its foundation.

RDA Conceptual Models Underlying RDA “A key element in the design of RDA is its alignment with the conceptual models for bibliographic and authority data developed by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)….” 0.3.1

Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records FRBR (“Furbur”) is the theory behind RDA FRBR is a way to think about what things our libraries, museums and archives collect. FRBR’s goal is to improve cataloging, cataloging records and the online public catalog.

FRBR  Conceptual model  Code & system neutral  Entity-attribute- relationship model  Aids in understanding  Meeting users needs.

FRBR’s philosophy meeting users needs. User’s Tasks as defined by FRBR FIND IDENTIFY SELECT OBTAIN

FRBR’s objectives  To create a framework  To recommend a basic level of functionality (FRBR 2.1)

Entity Relationship Model Maps out the relationship between the information contained in a bibliographic record and the needs of those who use the data. Bibliographic Record User

FRBR concepts Entities  things Attributes  properties Relationships  interactions

FRBR concepts Entities  things Attributes  properties Relationships  interactions

FRBR entities Group 1 : intellectual or artistic products Group 2 : those responsible for the content Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD) Group 3 : subjects of works Functional Requirements for Subject Authority Data (FRSAD)- 2010

Intellectual Products Work – Expression – Manifestation - Item work Expression Manifestation Item is realized through is embodied in is exemplified 1 arrow = one 2 arrows = many

WORK work is realized through

Expression work Expression is realized through is embodied in

Manifestation work Expression Manifestation is embodied in is exemplified is realized through

work Expression Manifestation Item is realized through is embodied in is exemplified Item

Intellectual Products Work – Expression – Manifestation - Item work Expression Manifestation Item is realized through is embodied in is exemplified 1 arrow = one 2 arrows = many

RDA Table of Contents Section 1: Recording Attributes of Manifestation & Item Section 2: Recording Attributes of Work & Expression Section 3: Recording Attributes of Person, Family & Corporate Body Section 4: Recording Attributes of Concept, Object, Event & Place Section 5 Recording Primary Relationships Between Work, Expression, Manifestation, & Item Section 6: Recording Relationships to Person, Families & Corporate Bodies Section 7: Recording Relationships to Concepts, Objects, Events & Places Section 8: Recording Relationships between Works, Expressions, Manifestation, & Items Section 9: Recording Relationships Between Persons, Families, & Corporate Bodies Section 10: Recording Relationships between Concepts, Objects. Events & Places

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