Archival Materials: Using RDA with DACS

Overview of RDA provisions related to archival collections, including both bibliographic and authority records. Explores the possible connections between RDA and Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), and their potential application as supplementary standards.

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Originally presented on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Learning Outcomes

RDA provisions related to archival collections, including both bibliographic and authority records.

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in the content should attend the session.

Presenter

Cory Nimer is a manuscripts cataloger and metadata specialist at Brigham Young University, where he is responsible for cataloging archival materials. He is currently serving as co-chair of the Standards Committee for the Society of American Archivists. 

Registration

Cost

Free

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Recording (YouTube)

Recording (.wmv)

Presentation slides (.pdf)

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Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best). Headphones recommended.

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