Collectively, we made the effort before RDA was first released to think and strategize about implementation at both local and national levels, we had a national test and, for the most part, I think people felt more comfortable about moving forward. The Steering committee at that time was very communicative and invested in making a successful transition.
I do not get that same feeling from the current RSC. It feels more like a 'drive-by effort' on their part to get this thing, whatever it is, to the public. Minimal effort.
What infrastructure is in place, or has to be in place, for this new 'thing'? How will the cataloger's work change? What product will they be producing and where will it be put? What will it look like? How will it be used? What sort of user studies have been done? Are all libraries in on the change? What would a typical conversation be between a cataloger and library administration about these changes sound like? Will new systems be needed? If so, what do they look like? Are we using MARC or BIBFRAME--is BIBFRAME finished?
This goes beyond--"what do I have to teach?" What is the overall vision guiding this change? I hope this is not a 'here is the new tool, hope it works, let us know how it goes" type of situation. What are the consequences of taking away "the intelligence and intellectual activity"?
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Shawne D. Miksa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Information Science
College of Information
University of North Texas
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https://smiksa.ci.unt.edu/
office 940-565-3560 fax 940-565-3101
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