***REMINDER***  An Introduction to RDA for Cataloguers –a CIG Scotland Seminar, 7th May, Edinburgh

Less than 3 weeks left to book, limited places available

The Cataloguing and Indexing Group in Scotland is delighted to host an all-day seminar on RDA (Resource Access & Description).  The seminar will provide a practical introduction to the RDA standard for cataloguers, covering its history, exploration of the RDA Toolkit, RDA’s relationship to AACR2 and MARC 21, and with an emphasis on worked examples and practical information.

The seminar will be led by Jenny Wright, Training & Development Manager at Bibliographic Data Services Limited (BDS).  Jenny has extensive experience of training cataloguers in RDA.

The seminar will benefit cataloguers and metadata professionals seeking a practical introduction to RDA, and those responsible for implementing the standard.

Seminar details

Date: Thursday 7th May

Time: 10am-4pm

Venue: National Library of Scotland Board Room, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW

Cost: £60 for CIG/CIGS members, £72 for non-members.  VAT is included in the cost.

A sandwich lunch will be provided. 

Directions are available at: http://www.nls.uk/info/locationmap/index.cfm#gb

Registration

To book a place, please send the following details to Paul Cunnea, CIGS Secretary, at [log in to unmask]

Your name
Institution
Invoice address (or pay on the day)
Are you a CIG/CIGS member?
Special dietary requirements

 

Please note that invoices will be issued after the event, and 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]

We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.

Apologies for cross-posting.

Paul Cunnea

Paul Cunnea
CIGS Joint Secretary
c/o National Library of Scotland
312-320 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh  EH1 2PJ
t: +44-131-623-3766  e: [log in to unmask]