WebJunction

Description:

Notice for Course Coupon Users: Please note enrolling in this course will deduct 9 course units from your Volume Course account. Depending on your purchase level this course will cost: $360 ($40/unit), $315 ($35/unit), $270 ($30/unit), or $225 ($25/unit).

FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) was created in 1998 and is the basis for the new RDA (Resource Description and Access). RDA is slated to replace AACR2 and be released in early 2010. Come and explore the new vocabulary and the bones of FRBR. By identifying FRBR, you are ready to recognize RDA when it is completed. Lively discussion is encouraged. This class is geared towards both lecture and discussion. Extra time has been built into the class to encourage free flowing discussion of the topics.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the on-going development of RDA
• Define FRBR terminology
• Examine on-going projects involving FRBR including both bibliographic utilities and ILS vendors

Target Audience

All are welcome to attend.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic knowledge of cataloging principles and MARC format.

Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements

Short homework assignments are required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments.

Technical Requirements

Schedule

This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.