Policy
It is the policy of the RSA Board of Directors that RSA Member Libraries adhere to the RSA Bibliographic Database Standards (in the section below).
Download the Bibliographic Database Policy here.
Approved by the RSA Board of Directors on June 5, 2025.
Standards
The purpose of the Bibliographic Database Standards is to facilitate a high-quality bibliographic database for the RSA membership and the users they serve. These standards help ensure that the RSA core principles of convenience, discoverability, and reciprocity are fulfilled. RSA members must adhere to the Bibliographic Database Standards according to the Bibliographic Database Policy.
Download these standards here.
Updated February 23, 2026