Morning: Expert panel discussion on how RDA is affecting local practices for special formats cataloging. The topics of discussion will include:

• FRBR review
  
• RDA for Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (DCRM)
  
• RDA cataloging resources
  
• Local RDA practices at three Ohio institutions
  
• Training process
  
• Connexion tools and macros for vernacular fields
  
• Changes in Uniform Titles
  

Afternoon: The afternoon hands-on session will cover RDA cataloging of rare books, curriculum materials, and popular sound recordings.

 Ask the Collective: Members of the audience are encouraged to bring difficult-to-catalog materials to this session.

Ask the panelists and the audience for advice!

Panelists include:

• Michelle Mascaro, Special Collections Cataloger, University of Akron
  
• Patty Falk, Special Collections Cataloger, Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives, Bowling Green State University
  
• Masha Stepanova, Head, Cataloging & Processing and Slavic Librarian, Miami University of Ohio