Don't Panic!: Practical Approaches to Teaching and Learning Official RDA
The Official RDA Toolkit differs from the original RDA Toolkit in almost every respect, requiring significant time for retraining. The vocabulary, organization, and application of Official RDA are, in many respects, more difficult than original RDA. While learning Official RDA may seem intimidating, with time and attention, it is both learnable and usable. This presentation will share practical approaches to teaching and learning the Official RDA Toolkit, including developing local documentation and creating bite-size instruction sessions that can be embedded in other catalog training.
Elizabeth Hobart is the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services as Penn State. She is the former co-chief editor of Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (RDA Edition) and is currently the chair-elect for the PCC Policy Committee.