RDA: Resource Description and Access

RDA: Resource Description and Access is the new standard for resource description and access designed for the digital world. Built on the foundations established by AACR2, RDA will provide a comprehensive set of guidelines and instructions on resource description and access covering all types of content and media.

The RDA Online demo has been removed for updating. When available, a new version of the demo will be announced on cataloging discussion lists and at relevant conference programs. For information about RDA, visit the site of the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA.

RDA Drafts

The October 2007 issue of American Libraries incorrectly points to this website to view a demo of the current RDA draft.

To view PDFs of draft chapters, including responses and follow-ups, visit the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) website at

http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rda.html#drafts

The following draft chapters are available:
December 2005: Part I, Chapters 1-2, 4-6
March 2007: Part A, Chapter 3 (revised)
June 2007: Part A, Chapters 6-7 (revised)