Dear colleagues,
The latest edition of the PCC RDA Communications Bulletin is now available at: https://www.loc.gov/aba/pcc/rda/communications-committee/bulletins/2026-08.pdf
The bulletin provides updates on PCC's efforts towards implementing the official RDA Toolkit, including:
Learning New Terminology Used in Official RDA
Official RDA Training Requirements for PCC
Tentative Implementation Timeline
Gradual Implementation of Official RDA
Required Subscription to the RDA Toolkit
Updated FAQs on Official RDA Implementation
RDA Workshop at ALA Annual: Practice Cataloging Using Official RDA
Updated LC-PCC PSs: Choice of Vocabulary Encoding Scheme
New Documentation: Beta BSR and PN Guidelines
Preparing for Official RDA Implementation
Submitting Feedback and Questions
Questions and feedback, including revisions to LC-PCC Policy Statements and Metadata Guidance Documentation, can be submitted using the PCC RDA Communications Committee Feedback Form.
Sincerely,
Adam
On behalf of the PCC RDA Communications Committee