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AACR2

AACR2

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What is AACR2?

AACR2, or Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition, is a set of rules for creating bibliographic records. It provides guidelines for describing and providing access points to library materials, ensuring consistency in catalogs and bibliographies. It was widely used by libraries for cataloging books, serials, maps, electronic resources, and other materials before being superseded by Resource Description and Access (RDA).

What other technologies are related to AACR2?

AACR2 Competitor Technologies

Resource Description and Access (RDA) is a newer cataloging standard that has largely replaced AACR2.
mentioned alongside AACR2 in 23% (513) of relevant job posts

AACR2 Complementary Technologies

Library of Congress Subject Headings are used in conjunction with AACR2 to provide subject access to bibliographic records.
mentioned alongside AACR2 in 43% (312) of relevant job posts
MARC21 is a data format standard used to encode and exchange bibliographic data created according to AACR2 rules.
mentioned alongside AACR2 in 35% (218) of relevant job posts
LC Authorities (Name Authority File) provides standardized forms of names and subjects, crucial for consistent cataloging under AACR2.
mentioned alongside AACR2 in 90% (55) of relevant job posts

Which organizations are mentioning AACR2?

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The New York Public Library
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