Apologies for cross-posting The CEOs of the three US national libraries, LC, NAL, and NLM, have recommended that RDA be implemented no sooner than January 2013, subject to the completion of a number of tasks. The executive summary of the report is available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/tsd/cataloging/RDA_report_executive_summary.pdf The cover statement by the executives of LC, NAL, and NLM included is also available as a PDF file at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/tsd/cataloging/RDA_Executives_statement.pdf Essentially the work to be done would ensure that it is possible to fully realise the benefits of RDA from the time of implementation. This includes making progress towards a replacement for MARC and developing prototypes of input and discovery systems that use the RDA element set. Other tasks are set out in the executive summary linked above. Chris Todd is hoping to attend ALA (volcanic ash clouds permitting), where extensive discussion of RDA is already part of the programme. Chris will be able to update the lists on her return. Kim Gutchlag Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua Direct Dial: +644 474 3085 www.dia.govt.nzhttp://www.dia.govt.nz ==== CAUTION: This email message and any attachments contain information that may be confidential and may be LEGALLY PRIVILEGED. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure or copying of this message or attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email message in error please notify us immediately and erase all copies of the message and attachments. Thank you. ====