RSC Public Session Wednesday 21 January 2026
RSC Chair Renate Behrens (pictured) is looking forward to welcoming observers to our next Public Session on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 19:00-21:00 UTC (A handy time converter is available here).
RSC News
RDA in Europe (and the World) – a webinar on RDA for beginners (all welcome)
On behalf of the RSC, Translations Team Liaison Officer Szabolcs Dancs has coordinated a webinar which aims to give an overview about the adoption of RDA around the world, including case studies from colleagues across Europe.
Trina Soderquist in Post as RSC Representative to North America
With Robert L. Maxwell taking up his new post as RSC Chair Elect, North American members of the RSC community are reminded that their new representative is Trina Soderquist (pictured).
RSC Chair and Chair Elect to Support Official RDA Implementation
The RSC is extremely pleased to be starting 2026 with its new Chair Elect, Robert L. Maxwell (pictured) in place.
New Wider Community Engagement Officer, Getaneh Alemu
We are delighted to be starting 2026 with our new Wider Community Engagement Officer (WCEO), Getaneh Alemu, in place. He has previously been serving as WCEO Elect, September - December 2025.
Thomas Brenndorfer Succeeds Melanie Polutta as Back-up RSC Representative to North America
RSC Chair Renate Behrens joined outgoing RSC Representative to North America Robert L. Maxwell and RSC Representative Elect Trina Soderquist in welcoming Thomas Brenndorfer as Back-up Representative to North America. He will succeed current Back-up Melanie Polutta on 1 January 2026.
Trina Soderquist Appointed as RSC Representative Elect to North America
On behalf of the RDA Steering Committee, Chair Renate Behrens extended her congratulations to the North American RDA Committee (NARDAC) on their appointment as Trina Soderquist as RSC Representative Elect. Trina will succeed Robert L.
Welcome to Bridget Jennings, Back-up RSC Representative to Oceania
On behalf of the RDA Steering Committee, Oceania Representative Jack Ennis-Butler and RSC Chair Renate Behrens are delighted to welcome Bridget Jennings (pictured) as the Back-up RSC Representative to Oceania.
Recording available: NSLA Official RDA Project by Aimee Hay
On behalf of the whole RDA Steering Committee and the observers at last night's Public Session, RSC Chair Renate Behrens would like to thank Aimee Hay (National State Libraries Australasia) for her pre-recorded presentation on the NSLA Official RDA Project.
RSC Members' Annual Reports
In our November Meeting, RSC Members share their annual reports. These are published in the appendix to the Minutes and used by the RSC Chair and Secretary when they are drafting the RSC's Annual Report.
