"RDA-HU" workgroup, set up by representatives of several institutions, prepares and coordinates the introduction of RDA (Resource Description and Access) cataloging rules in Hungary. Tasks of the workgroup include the implementation of new communication formats (MARC21, BIBFRAME), and the management of the translation of RDA and related documents into Hungarian.
"RDA-HU" workgroup, set up by representatives of National Széchényi Library and several other institutions, prepares and coordinates the introduction of RDA (Resource Description and Access) cataloging rules in Hungary. Tasks of the workgroup include the implementation of new communication formats (MARC21, BIBFRAME), management of the translation of RDA and related documents (IFLA Library Reference Model, new International Cataloging Principles) into Hungarian and, in this context, clarification of terminology issues, and the renewal of library vocabulary.
Members and the organizations represented by them:
President
- Szabolcs Dancs, Chief Counselor, NSZL
Members
- Tímea Andrási-Boros, NSZL, Directorate of E-services, Department of Application Services
- László Balázs, Head of Department, NSZL, Directorate of E-services, Department of Application Services
- Judit Fejes, NSZL, Directorate of E-services, Department of Application Services
- Andrea Gyuricza Acting Deputy Head of Department, Library and Information Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Department of Collection Development
- Szabina Ilácsa, National Educational Library and Museum
- Zsófia Kasza, Chief Librarian, Library and Information Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Department of Collection Development
- László Kis-Ádám, NSZL, Directorate of E-services, Department of Application Services
- Dr. Klára Koltay, Deputy Director-General, University of Debrecen, University and National Library
- Anikó Mohay, Petőfi Literary Museum, Library and Digital Content Service Department
- Ágnes Rácz, Director of Collection Development, NSZL (National Library System project, workgroup leader)
- Tünde Székely-Török, Head of Department, University Library and Archives of the Eötvös Loránd University, Department of Collection Development
- Kincső Tamás, Head of Department, NSZL, Directorate of Collection Development, Analytical Processing Department
- Loránd Tóth, Head of Department, NSZL, Directorate of Collection Development, Current Cataloguing Department
- Dr. Judit Tóvári, College Professor, ELTE University, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Library & Information Science
Introduction of RDA
Preparation of the translation and introduction of RDA is a long process, which is further prolonged by the fact that the rules are currently being revised on the basis of the Library Reference Model issued in August 2017, and the new version is expected to come out only in the second half of June 2018.
According to our plans, introduction itself will be gradual, in line with the international practice, and starting, first of all, with the prescription to use new MARC fields defined to comply with RDA, and with the definition of rules related to data content (e.g. the abolition of abbreviations). Workshops and tutorials focusing on the topic will help members of the librarian community to get acquainted with the new cataloging rules, and later on, we would like to make the transition smoother by way of developing methodologies.