What are the Benefits of RDA?

RDA: Resource Description & Access

WHY IS RDA NEEDED? / WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RDA: RESOURCE DESCRIPTION AND ACCESS?



RDA builds on the strengths of AACR2 but has some new features that make it more useful for description as a cataloging code for the digital environment in which libraries now operate.

RDA is better at catering for digital resources and for resources with multiple