29 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives for this activity?
To understand the historical development of RDA guidelines.
Which section of RDA relates to recording identifying elements for the group 1 entity Work?
Section 2
In RDA, which section relates to recording identifying elements for the group 1 entity Expression?
Section 6
Which chapter in RDA relates to recording the identifier for work?
Chapter 6.2.2
Where in RDA can guidelines on how to record attributes of group 2 entities be found?
Section 8-10
What is the category of recording relationships between and to FRBR entities as per RDA?
Category B
Which section and chapter(s) in RDA relate to recording relationships to persons, families, corporate bodies associated with a work?
Section 6, Chapter 19
Which section in RDA is concerned with authority records rather than bibliographic records and what is the name of the conceptual model that underlies these guidelines?
Sections 3 and 9; FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Data)
Which user task does Chapter 3 in RDA relate to?
Select (based on physical characteristics of the carrier and on formatting and encoding of information contained in or stored on the carrier)
Where can you find the RDA guidelines related to recording relationships between works?
Section 8, Chapter 25
What should you consider when trying to find a guideline in RDA for recording illustrative content in a book?
Whether the entity you are concerned with is from Group 1 (WEMI) or Group 2 (PFCb)
Which sections in RDA are concerned with identifying manifestations and items?
Section 1, Chapter 2 and Section 1, Chapter 3
Which section and chapter(s) in RDA relate to recording relationships to persons, families, corporate bodies associated with a manifestation?
Section 6, Chapter 21
Where can you find the RDA guidelines related to recording relationships between expressions?
Section 8, Chapter 26
In RDA guidelines, what is the name of the conceptual model that underlies the sections concerned with authority records rather than bibliographic records?
FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Data)
What is the primary purpose of acquisitions in a library?
To obtain materials to be added to the library's collection
Which type of order in acquisitions involves obtaining print books as a one-time purchase?
One-time purchase orders
What does collection development in a library involve?
Planning and building a balanced collection over a period of years
In acquisitions, what are the major activities involved in the process?
Placing an order, receiving an order, and paying for an order
Who typically performs the process of choosing materials for a library's collections?
Librarians
What is the relationship between selection and acquisitions in the context of library collection development?
Selection precedes acquisitions
What do selectors use as sources for selection?
Publisher's catalogues or websites
When does cataloguing typically occur in the order of library activities?
After acquisitions
What is the purpose of maintaining vendor records in an automated library system?
To populate information in purchase orders
What type of document serves as a legal offer to obtain items from a vendor?
Purchase order
What does acquisitions record keeping include?
Documents, money/payment, vendors
Why is record keeping for payment important in library acquisitions?
To produce records for spent money and project future collections spending
What is the main purpose of record keeping for vendors in an automated library system?
To populate information in purchase orders
Which component is involved in the 'pay for order' step of the acquisitions process?
Invoice and fund
Test your understanding of how the FRBR model has influenced the structure of RDA and the language used in the instructions. Explore the guidelines in RDA related to FRBR user tasks, recording attributes of group 1 and group 2 entities, and recording relationships between FRBR entities.
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