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The Countdown Clock and Transitioning to Official RDA

The Countdown Clock

  • On May 11, 2026 a Countdown Clock will appear in the top blue banner of the Original RDA Toolkit.
  • This clock will count the final 365 days that the Original Toolkit will be available online and serve as a daily reminder that your institution needs to prepare for the transition to the Official RDA Toolkit.
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October 2025 RDA Toolkit Release

The latest release to RDA Toolkit took place on October 9 and includes changes the wording of authorized and preferred access points across all entities. There are corrections and fixes based on feedback submitted to RDA Toolkit and changes to the Guidance chapter on Aggregates.

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June 2025 RDA Toolkit Release

The latest release to RDA Toolkit took place on June 6 and contains some modest changes to the standard. It includes corrections and fixes based on feedback submitted to RDA Toolkit and changes to the Guidance chapter on Aggregates. Policy statements have been added by the British Library, Library and Archives Canada, the New Zealand National Library, and U.S.

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New Subscription Option

RDA Toolkit is introducing a new subscription level that provides permission to create and publish online cataloging manuals derived from the RDA standard. The RDA Companion Subscription will come with the following benefits.

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