Arlene G. Taylor is Professor Emerita, School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, and author of several works on cataloging and classification and authority control. She has received ALA's Margaret Mann Citation in Cataloging and Classification and the ALA Highsmith Library Literature Award.

Understanding FRBR. . . features chapters contributed by leading authorities in the cataloging field. . . . It offers a basic introduction to FRBR, discussions about FRBR, FRAD (functional requirements for authority data), and RDA (resource description and access), and the issues involved in using FRBR in nontraditional library settings such as with cartographic materials and music. Both books are well illustrated and include numerous bibliographical resources.' [Reviewed in conjuntion with FRBR: A Guide for the Perplexed].

• IntroductionChapter 1: An Introduction to Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) by Arlene G. TaylorChapter 2: An Introduction to Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD) by Glenn E. PattonChapter 3: Understanding the Relationship between FRBR and FRAD by Glenn E. PattonChapter 4: FRBR and the History of Cataloging by William DentonChapter 5: The Impact of Research on the Development of FRBR by Edward T. O'NeillChapter 6: Bibliographic Families and Superworks by Richard P. SmiragliaChapter 7: FRBR and RDA (Resource Description and Access) by Barbara B. TillettChapter 8: FRBR and Archival Materials by Alexander C. ThurmanChapter 9: FRBR and Works of Art, Architecture, and Material Culture by Martha Baca and Sherman ClarkeChapter 10: FRBR and Cartographic Materials by Mary Lynette LarsgaardChapter 11: FRBR and Moving Image Materials by Martha M. YeeChapter 12: FRBR and Music by Sherry L. VellucciChapter 13: FRBR and Serials by Steven C. ShadleIndexAbout the Editor and Contributors