Resource Description & Access (RDA)

A revised version of this article is available at:  https://www.librarianshipstudies.com/2020/07/pseudonyms-rda-cataloging-rules-marc-21-examples-name-authority-records.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OLD VERSION Definition Pseudonym A name used by a person (either alone or in collaboration with others) that is not the person’s real name. ( RDA Toolkit Glossary) Pseudonym A name assumed by an author to conceal or obscure his or her identity. ( AACR2 Glossary)  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Library of Congress / Program for Cooperative Cataloging practice for creating Name Authority Records (NARs) for persons who use Pseudonyms: Q1. How many Name Authority Records ( NARs ) are needed for contemporary persons who use pseudonyms?  Answer: If the person never uses his real name in his works but only use his pseudonym as his name, then establish the Name Authority Record under t...

A new release of the RDA Toolkit was published on Tuesday, October 14 .  This  message will cover several points you should be aware of related to the release.  TOPIC 1: Changes in RDA Content TOPIC 2: Change in Content in LC-PCC PSs TOPIC 3: Additional Content in the RDA Toolkit TOPIC 1: Changes in RDA Content This update only contains  “Fast Track” changes that are relatively minor (these are not flagged in the RDA text with revision history icons).  The linked file 6JSC-Sec-13.pdf contains a complete listing of the Fast Track changes. You’ll note that many of the changes are to examples, including moving some examples to more appropriate instructions, replacing some examples, and adding initial articles to some preferred and variant titles, etc.—note that the addition of the initial articles are intended to exhibit the base instruction at RDA 6.2.1.7, and that LC/PCC   practice is to  OMIT  initial articles   (per 6.1.2.7,...

TOPIC 1: Changes in RDA Content TOPIC 2: Change in Content in LC-PCC PSs TOPIC 3: Functional Changes in the RDA Toolkit TOPIC 1: Changes in RDA Content There are two types of changes in the RDA content for this update: 1) the third annual major update to RDA based on the decisions made by the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA (JSC) at their November 2013 meeting; and 2)  “Fast Track” changes that are relatively minor and typical of a release update. Revisions from JSC actions: The attached document (Summary of 2014 rda updates.docx) identifies highlights from the changes to RDA due to the JSC update (see link below).  Many of the changes in this update package are due to re-numbering of instructions and references (without a change in actual content) and are not included in the attached listing.  The changes will appear with the “revision history” icon in the RDA Toolkit.  A complete listing of all changes due t...

MARC 21 FIELD TAG MARC 21 SUBFIELD CODE MARC 21 FIELD / SUBFIELD NAME RDA INSTRUCTION NUMBER RDA ELEMENT NAME 110 Main entry—Corporate name 19.2 Creator 110 Main entry—Corporate name 19.3 Other Person, Family, or Corporate Body Associated with a Work 110 a Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element 6.22 Signatory to a Treaty, etc. 110 a Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element 11.2.2 Preferred Name for the Corporate Body 110 a Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element 11.2.3 Location of Headquarters, etc. 110 a Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element 11.4.3 Date of Establishment 110 a Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element 11.4.4 Date of Termination 110 a Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element 11.5 Associated Institution 110 a Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element 11.7 Other Designation Associated with the Corporate Body 110 b Subordinate unit 11.2.2 Preferred Name for the Corpo...