This is an update of the 2012 webinar about using RDA with Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS).* It will provide an overview of RDA provisions related to archival collections, including both bibliographic and authority records.
It will also explore the connections between RDA and DACS, and their potential application as supplementary standards. Things have changed since 2012; come see (and hear) what’s new!
*The 2012 webinar, Archival Materials: Using RDA with DACS is available for free in the ALCTS Webinar Archives.
Who Should Attend?
Attendees should have some understanding of archival cataloging practices and a desire to learn more about archival cataloging rules.
Presenter
Cory Nimer is a manuscripts cataloger and metadata specialist at Brigham Young University, where he is responsible for cataloging archival materials. He has served as co-chair of the Standards Committee for the Society of American Archivists.
Registration
How to Register
Tech Requirements
Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.
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Credits
none
Contact
For questions or comments related to this free webinar, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.