RDA and Music Basics: Sound Recordings

Overview of the significant differences in cataloging sound recordings between AACR2 and RDA, addressing both descriptive elements and access points. Examples of RDA in MARC 21 Bibliographic and Authority records provided.

An ALCTS webcast

Who Should Attend

Attendees should have some experience cataloging sound recordings under AACR2 and want to learn more about how cataloging practices for these resources will change with RDA.

Prerequisites

none

Presenter

Kathy Glennan is the Head of Special Resources Cataloging at the University of Maryland and has more than 25 years experience cataloging scores and sound recordings. She currently chairs the Music Library Association's Bibliographic Control Committee and has been active in ALA's Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access, where she worked on development of RDA instructions in relation to music materials. She has given numerous presentations on RDA, FRBR, and MARC Formats issues. She holds an MLS from UCLA.

Date & Time

Available 24/7. Originally presented October 26, 2011

This session lasts about an hour.

Credits

none

Fee

Free.

 

Technical Requirements

Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.

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Registration

No registration required. Access the session now:

recording (YouTube)

presentation slides (.ppt)

Questions?

For questions or comments related to the webcasts, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.