RDA Transition in Turkey: Perspectives and Experiences of the Libraries
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The document discusses the readiness and experiences of libraries in Turkey regarding the implementation of RDA (Resource Description and Access) standards. It outlines the methodology, findings, and challenges faced by libraries during the transition, which include a lack of national authority files, insufficient training, and varying levels of infrastructure. The conclusion highlights the need for awareness-raising activities and the translation of key resources to facilitate the transition process.
RDA Transition in Turkey: Perspectives and Experiences of the Libraries
- 1. RDA Transition in Turkey Perspectives and Experiences of the Libraries Tolga akmak, PhD Hacettepe University Department of Information Management tcakmak@hacettepe.edu.tr http://tolgacakmak.net
- 2. Readiness for RDA Implementation in Turkey (brief overview) Methodology Research questions Data collection and analysis Findings Conclusion and Recommendations 2 Outline T..
- 3. Libraries indepedently started to use RDA Rules Lack of national authority files Attempts to create new collections in new founded universities, user centered approaches, copy cataloging approaches Workshops and seminars were organized since 2012 Scholarly publications were published in librarianship journals (in national and international level), RDA leaflet was translated into Turkish 3T.. Brief Overview Readiness for RDA Implementation in Turkey
- 4. Aim describe transition experiences, frameworks and perceptions related to current situation of RDA implemented libraries in Turkey Research Questions What kind of infrastructure possibilities do organizations have for RDA implementation? What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats experienced during the transition phases? 4 Methodology T..
- 5. Data Collection and Analysis Data gathered from libraries who use RDA rules for their cataloging processes Number of libraries using RDA rules: 10 Structured interview form Consists of open-ended questions Decision-makers and cataloging librarians who responsible for related units in their libraries Data collection period: October November, 2016 Direct observation on web pages and ILS of libraries Qualitative data gathered and coded Explanation of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and current perceptions 5T..
- 6. Findings - Libraries implemented RDA 聴stanbul (7) 聴zmir (1) Ankara (1) Isparta (1) State Univ. Private Univ. 60% 40% T.. 6
- 7. 90% 10% ILS Preferences International Local 0 1 2 3 4 Encore Sirsi Dynx Millennium Koha YordamBT Systems Commercial (9), 90% Open-Source (1), 10% Findings ILS Preferences T.. 7
- 8. 10% 20% 50% 60% 70% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Solving problems faced in resource description processes Sharing cataloging data/copy cataloging and developing relational records Creating more detailed and clear cataloging records Increasing access to information resources Adaptation to new developments and standards What motivated you to implement RDA in the library? Findings Reasons for RDA Implementation T.. 8
- 9. No problem (2) Translation and interpretation problems (4) Lack of implementation information of library staff (training needs) (2) Failure of fully nationwide transition Insufficient interoperability capabilities of the libraries Insufficiency of the automation system's capabilities Differences of chief sources of information between the Turkish and other Works Lack of a national policy Findings Problems experienced during the transition T.. 9
- 10. Cataloging language (English) Being a new university library Proficiency of cataloging librarians (3) Policy documents created for RDA implementation Organizational infrastructure Managerial framework and innovative approaches Technical infrastructure (Compatibility of automation system) (3) Findings Strengths of libraries for transition and implementation phases T.. 10
- 11. Managerial perspective (4) Tehcnological infrastructure (automation system) (4) Organizational infrastructure Innovative working conditions and environment Wide professional network and collaboration opportunities Efforts to develop innovative approaches Having a qualified staff for creating RDA records Being a new founded university library (do not need to study on old records) Having a strong and high quality cataloging data for transmission and mapping approaches Findings Approaches evaluated as an opportunity by libraries T.. 11
- 12. Conversion processes of old records created by AACR rules (2) Updates related to authority files/data Changes in managerial framework (2) Resistance to change/problems related to adaptation (2) Workloads of cataloging librarians that increase day-by-day Findings Points seen as a threat in transition T.. 12
- 13. No training activity (3) In-service training (5) Analysis of best practices and LC documents, Follwoing up training videos of authority initiatives, and scientific publications Participation to RDA related events, Current situation analysis Information exchange with cataloging librarians from other universities Documented policies were developed for the implementation phases Findings Training activities carried out for transition T.. 13
- 14. Keep old records in AACR, and use RDA rules for new resources (4) Planning to update records created with AACR, technical infrastructure improvements are carried out RDA rules were used during the collection building and cataloging phases, planning to update authority files within the scope of FRAD model Findings Strategies for old records T.. 14
- 15. RDA rules are used for new resources, and their related versions/editions and material types are modified Newly implemented RDA, improvements are carrying out for old records cataloged by using AACR Collection was newly built so AACR was not used during the collection development and description phases Findings Strategies for old records T.. 15
- 16. Less than 10% of all university libraries use RDA rules in their cataloging processes effects of having a new collection and a new library RDA Implemented libraries perceive RDA not only as a standard but also as a tool of connectivity, visibility and machine to machine interaction Lack of national authority files makes transition processes more difficult for libraries in Turkey Necessity of awareness raising activities especially for decision makers and experts in cataloging units Revisions required for technical infrastructures (especially for local ILS) 16T.. Conclusion and Recommendations
- 17. Distrubuted approaches in RDA transition in Turkey Individual transition processes cause to different interpretations in local practices (it is more possible for non-English speaking countries) Neccesity of Turkish Translation of Toolkit and related guides by authority organizations in Turkey 17T.. Conclusion and Recommendations
- 18. RDA Transition in Turkey Perspectives and Experiences of the Libraries Tolga akmak, PhD Hacettepe University Department of Information Management tcakmak@hacettepe.edu.tr http://tolgacakmak.net