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If you were in a cataloging-related position during the use of both AACR1 and AACR2 cataloging rules, your participation in a research survey would be greatly appreciated. The survey focuses on the perspectives of catalogers who worked with both sets of rules about their implementation and work experiences with them. In addition, responses are sought on how to incorporate the new RDA cataloging standard into the profession, based on earlier experiences with AACR1 and AACR2. While there has been much in the cataloging literature about the theoretical development and use of AACR1, AACR2, and RDA, few studies have examined the views of individual catalogers on the practical implementation and use of these rules and standards.

Participants in the survey will not be personally identified, and the information provided could be very helpful in better understanding the transition and implementation processes of differing cataloging rules and standards. The results of the survey will be submitted to a professional journal for publication consideration. If you are interested in participating in the survey, please click on the link provided below or copy and paste it into your Web browser window to access the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AACRRDAsurvey

Thank you.

Dr. Robert E. Wolverton, Jr.

Associate Professor/Database Maintenance/Authority Control Librarian

Team Leader, Monographic Cataloging Unit

Mississippi State University Libraries

(662) 325-4618

bwolverton@library.msstate.edu