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An introduction to RDA - a joint CIGS/BDS workshop The Cataloguing and Indexing Group in Scotland is delighted to announce its first workshop on RDA, which will take place at the Mitchell Library, Glasgow on the 26th of April 2013. The workshop will be led by Jenny Wright, Development Manager and resident RDA expert at Bibliographic Data Services Limited. Workshop details: This is an introductory course and will include: · An introduction to RDA, covering its history and the conceptual model on which it is based. · A look at the web-based rules in RDA Toolkit. · An examination of the principal differences between RDA and AACR2. · How to code RDA records in MARC21. · An emphasis on worked examples and practical information. The workshop will benefit cataloguers and metadata experts seeking a practical introduction to RDA (Resource Description and Access), and those responsible for implementing the standard. Venue: Mitchell Library, Glasgow (Moir/Dyer suite) Date: Friday, 26th April 2013 Time: 10am to 4.30pm Cost: CIGS members £40 (plus vat) non-members £50 (plus vat) Registration/tea/coffee will be from 10am, and a sandwich lunch is included in the workshop fee. To register for the workshop please contact Penny Robertson at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Please provide invoice details, or indicate if you wish to pay on the day, and if you are a CIGS/CIG member. Please note that delegates who choose to be invoiced will be invoiced after the workshop. Late cancellations will be charged at full cost. For enquiries regarding purchase orders or invoicing please contact CIGS Treasurer Ann Cameron at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Apologies for cross-posting. Paul Cunnea CIGS Secretary c/o National Library of Scotland 312-320 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PJ t: +44-131-623-3766 e: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Follow us on Twitter and Facebook National Library of Scotland, Scottish Charity, No: SCO11086 This communication is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the addressee please inform the sender and delete the email from your system. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of National Library of Scotland. This message is subject to the Data Protection Act 1998 and Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. No liability is accepted for any harm that may be caused to your systems or data by this message. www.nls.uk