Fresnido, Ana Maria2021-07-092021-07-092021-06Fresnido, A. M. (2021, June 29). RESOURCE DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION: THE CASE OF AN ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN THE PHILIPPINES [Slides]. Nazarbayev University Repository. https://nur.nu.edu.kz/handle/123456789/5487http://nur.nu.edu.kz/handle/123456789/5540Organization of information resources is one of the basic business processes carried out by libraries and archives. Such allows users to effectively and efficiently navigate the system to generate relevant search results. Data production usually follows international standards (e.g., MARC (machine-readable cataloging), AACR (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules) or RDA (Resource Description and Access)), to make it easy to exchange records between systems. This study looked into the experience of an academic library in the Philippines in organizing and describing information sources, particularly its journey towards transitioning from AACR2 to RDA. The development of its institutional repository is likewise discussed, recounting the initiatives, strategies, and challenges encountered along the way. The case study design was used; with data gathered from first-hand experience, interviews and document analysis. Recommendations are forwarded to help direct policies and encourage support and participation from stakeholders.enAttribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United StatesType of access: Open AccessEALCPresentation