skip navigation
  • Ask a LibrarianDigital CollectionsLibrary Catalogs
  •  
The Library of Congress > Librarians, Archivists > PCC > Catalogers Learning Workshop > RDA
Catalogers Learning Workshop
  • CLW Home
  • About the CLW
  • Course Materials
  • eduCAT List
  • Other Training Resources
  • Contact Us

Related Resources

  • Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC)
  • Cataloging & Acquisitions
  • Librarians, Archivists
  • Online Catalog
  • Webinars

Phase 1: PCC Introductory RDA Training

The training materials were developed by past and current members of the Standing Committee on Training (SCT) RDA Training Task Group: Monographs.

This first phase of training consists of 17 modules for PCC catalogers, policymakers, and specialists to be able to identify key changes introduced during the 3R Project, use and navigate the RDA Toolkit, understand new concepts, and define key vocabulary terms. This Phase 1 training prepares learners for Phase 2 training which will focus on RDA in practice.

Designed for in-person or virtual instruction, the training modules can be used for self-study or training cataloging staff locally, regionally, or nationally. The training materials may also be adapted provided credit is given to the PCC SCT RDA Training Task Group: Monographs.

Please submit feedback, including corrections, suggested enhancements, and questions to the task group via the PCC RDA Communications Committee Feedback Form.

For webinars of this training, see Phase 1: PCC Introductory RDA Training Webinars

Module Title Slides (with speaker notes), Exercises
1. Overview of Phase 1: Introductory RDA Training

(Last update: Dec. 13, 2023)
  • Slides - Module 1 (PPT : 293 KB)


Introduction to RDA
2. Development and Basics of RDA

(Last update: Mar. 26, 2024)

  • Slides - Module 2 (PPT : 774 KB)


3. Objectives and Principles Governing RDA

(Last update: Mar. 26, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 3 (PPT : 1.30 MB)

Using the RDA Toolkit
4. Getting Started with RDA Toolkit

(Last update: May 15, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 4 (PPT : 1.41 MB)

  • Exercises - Module 4 (Word : 71 KB)

  • Exercise Answers - Module 4 (Word : 74 KB)

5. Navigating RDA Toolkit

(Last update: Apr. 10, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 5 (PPT : 14.34 MB)

  • Exercises - Module 5 (Word : 72 KB)

  • Exercise Answers - Module 5 (Word : 74 KB)

6. Searching RDA Toolkit

(Last update: Dec. 13, 2023)
    • Slides - Module 6 (PPT : 9.99 MB)

    • Exercises - Module 6 (Word : 67 KB)

    • Exercise Answers - Module 6 (Word : 68 KB)

7. Personalizing RDA Toolkit

(Last update: Mar. 26, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 7 (PPT : 3.73 MB)

  • Exercises - Module 7 (Word : 65 KB)

  • Exercise Answers - Module 7 (Word : 66 KB)


RDA Terminology and Concepts
8. Recording Methods

(Last update: May 15, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 8 (PPT : 2.21 MB)

9. Data Provenance

(Last update: May 15, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 9 (PPT : 652 KB)

10. Coherent and Minimum Descriptions

(Last update: Dec. 13, 2023)
  • Slides - Module 10 (PPT : 463 KB)

11. RDA Entities and Elements

(Last update: Dec. 13, 2023)
  • Slides - Module 11 (PPT : 2.50 MB)

12. Timespan

(Last update: Dec. 13, 2023)
  • Slides - Module 12 (PPT : 1.35 MB)

13. Nomens and Appellations

(Last update: May 15, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 13 (PPT : 813 KB)

14. Manifestation Statements

(Last update: May 15, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 14 (PPT : 3.92 MB)

15. Representative Expression

(Last update: Dec. 13, 2023)
  • Slides - Module 15 (PPT : 5.76 MB)

    • Exercises - Module 15 (PPT : 5.76 MB)

16. Aggregates

(Last update: May 15, 2024)
  • Slides - Module 16 (PPT : 7.92 MB)

17. Diachronic Works

(Last update: Dec. 13, 2023)
  • Slides - Module 17 (PPT : 3.99 MB)

Last Update: May 15, 2024

Stay Connected with the Library All ways to connect »

Find us on

PinterestFacebookTwitterYouTubeFlickr

Subscribe & Comment

  • RSS & E-Mail
  • Blogs

Download & Play

  • Podcasts
  • Webcasts
  • iTunes U 
About | Press | Jobs | Donate | Inspector General | Legal | Accessibility | External Link Disclaimer | USA.gov | Speech Enabled Download BrowseAloud Plugin