Library of Congress Documentation for the RDA (Resource Description and Access) Test: Examples for RDA - Compared to AACR2
11/8/10
The examples illustrate differences between AACR2 and RDA. Some examples have only a few fields; others are more complete. Some are made-up examples. Some examples illustrate more than one category but only appear in one category. RDA citations and other comments accompany some examples.
Some examples reflect LC’s policy decision on choice of additional core elements for the RDA Test; these examples have the label “LC core elements only.” (For more information on LC’s RDA core elements, see the separate document under the “Choices in RDA” category on the RDA Test documentation page.)
New examples will be added on an ongoing basis.
Categories of examples:
- Name Authority Records (Word file - 104 KB)
- Books (Word file - 96 KB)
- Cartographic resources [TO BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE]
- Electronic resources [TO BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE]
- Language of expression (Word file - 58 KB)
- Legal works (Word file - 62 KB)
- Notated music [TO BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE]
- Preferred title for the work (including compilations) (Word file - 105 KB)
- Printed text serials [TO BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE]
- Publication, distribution, and/or manufacture statement (Word file - 60 KB)
- Replacement of GMD and carrier description (Word file - 75 KB)
- Sound recordings [TO BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE]
- Statement of responsibility (Word file - 67 KB)
