Abstract:

For general books,this paper makes a comparison and analysis on similarities and differences between ISBD and RDA in terms of title and statement of responsibility,edition statement,publication,production,distribution,carrier type,resource identifier and terms of availability,etc.This study is conducive to provide reference to create a nationwide agreed resource description standard of manifestation.

Key words: bibliographic description, manifestation, the rule of description, International Standard Bibliographic Description, Resource Description and Access