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Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
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Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules

library science
Also known as: “AACR2”
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The Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) was a widely used cataloging code designed for libraries. Published in 1978 as a revision of earlier rules, it provided detailed guidelines for creating bibliographic records for various library resources, ensuring consistency in cataloging. AACR2 was structured in two parts: one for describing the item and another for determining access points.

AACR2 has since been succeeded by Resource Description and Access (RDA), released in 2010. RDA is designed for the digital environment, creating metadata compatible with linked data applications and modern database structures. It builds upon AACR2's foundation, incorporating international standards like FRBR and FRAD.

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