RDA+basics

=RDA Basics= RDA stands for **R**esource **D**escription and **A**ccess. It is a new set of rules intended to replace the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules-2nd edition (commonly referred to as AACR2) and is under development by the same entity responsible for AACR2, the Joint Steering Committee (or JSC)

__Some notable differences between AACR2 and RDA__ AACR2 245 10 $a April 1865 : $b the month that saved America / $c Jay Winik. RDA 245 10 $a APRIL 1865 : $b The Month That Saved America / $c Jay Winik.
 * Change in capitalization rules

AACR2 300 ##$a 86, [21] p. : $b ill., 1 folded map ; $c 24 cm. RDA 300 ##$a 86 pages, 21 unnumbered pages : $b illustrations, 1 folded map ; $c 24 cm.
 * Change in abbreviations


 * The term 'main entry' is considered no longer relevant and is not used.

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