Is RDA Ready?: An Analysis of Case Studies on RDA Testing

摘要

In 2010 and 2011 a number of libraries engaged in RDA testing in order to evaluate its readiness for adoption. Case studies from these testing experiences are now emerging in the literature and provide an interesting community-sourced view of the uses, impact and challenges associated not only with RDA but of the shift to new metadata models and systems. This column explores these case studies, identifying common themes and unique experiences while also exploring what the adoption of RDA will mean for libraries. In examining the experiences of these libraries, this column asks questions about how libraries might prepare themselves for RDA adoption and what key research questions remain in this area.