RDA (Resource Description and Access): Meaning, Objectives, Features & Importance

 

RDA (Resource Description and Access): Meaning, Objectives, Features & Importance

Introduction

Library cataloguing ka main purpose hai resources ko systematically arrange karna taaki users ko required information easily mil sake. Traditional cataloguing codes jaise AACR-2 ke baad modern libraries ke liye ek naya standard develop kiya gaya jise RDA (Resource Description and Access) kaha jata hai. RDA digital aur online environment ke liye specially design kiya gaya hai.

What is RDA (Resource Description and Access)?

RDA ek international cataloguing standard hai jo libraries ko physical aur digital resources ko describe karne aur un tak access provide karne me madad karta hai. RDA ko digital resources, online catalogues aur linked data environment ko dhyan me rakh kar develop kiya gaya hai.

Objectives of RDA

  • Users ko better access provide karna
  • Digital aur non-digital resources dono ko support karna
  • Cataloguing data ko international level par usable banana
  • Bibliographic relationships ko clearly show karna
  • Future-oriented cataloguing system develop karna

Features of RDA

  • User-friendly approach
  • International standard based
  • Digital resources ko support karta hai
  • AACR-2 se zyada flexible
  • FRBR & FRAD models par based
  • Online environment ke liye suitable

RDA is Based on Which Models?

  • FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records)
  • FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Data)

Need of RDA in Modern Libraries

  • E-books aur e-journals ka use badhna
  • Global level par metadata sharing
  • Online catalogues ka widespread use
  • Linked data based future cataloguing

🔗 Related Library Science Posts

Conclusion

RDA ek modern, flexible aur international cataloguing standard hai jo AACR-2 se zyada advanced hai. Digital age me libraries ke liye RDA adopt karna bahut zaroori ho chuka hai. Har library professional ko RDA ka basic knowledge hona chahiye.

MCQs (Exam Oriented)

Q1. RDA ka full form kya hai?
Resource Description and Access

Q2. RDA kis par based hai?

  • A) MARC
  • B) FRBR & FRAD
  • C) DDC
  • D) AACR-1

Answer: B

टिप्पणियाँ

लोकप्रिय पोस्ट