The book analyzes the 21st-century challenges of managing information resources and data-including books, eBooks, audio files, video files, computer files, and Web resources-for access within the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) model.


* Highlights how LIS professionals and the information industry can ensure their products and services meet user needs

* Examines FRBR and RDA and other creative solutions for describing and accessing information and data

* Discusses the concept of "linked data" and its potential for enhancing the values of library records

* Enables students enrolled in LIS courses to better understand the management of information resources and data for access in the broad digital context

* Provides information of critical importance for practitioners, students, and faculty of the field of library and information science

* Serves as an excellent supplemental textbook for any cataloging or organization of information course that covers audiovisual materials (including music or film collections)