FRAD, or the Functional Requirements for Authority Data, is a framework developed to improve the management and organization of authority data in libraries and information systems. It provides guidelines for creating and maintaining authority records, which help in identifying and linking related entities, such as authors, subjects, and works. The FRAD model emphasizes the importance of user needs and the relationships between different entities. By focusing on how users interact with authority data, FRAD aims to enhance discoverability and accessibility of information, ultimately supporting better research and learning experiences in various fields, including library science and information management.