Today's Topics:
1. FW: [alcts-affiliates] ALCTS webinar: Trends and Advancements
for Library Resource Discovery (Elaine Franco)
2. ALA Midwinter: RDA Forum at ALA Midwinter Meeting 2015
(Elaine Franco)
3. ALA Midwinter: Standards-related programming at ALA Midwinter
2015 (Elaine Franco)
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*Apologies in advance for multiple postings.* ALCTS webinar: Trends and
Advancements for Library Resource Discovery Part of the Working with
Continuing Resources Webinar Series Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 All
webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain,
1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time. Description: Marshall Breeding, an
independent consultant, will provide an overview of the current realm of
search tools that libraries provide to their communities, including
index-based discovery services, socially enabled library portals, and
related products. Looking beyond the current slate of products, Breeding
will discuss some of areas of opportunity and possible areas of future
development. Areas of interest include ways that libraries can leverage
these capability of these tools beyond the confines of their own Web sites
to increase discoverability of library resources in other contexts such as
learning management systems, community portals, and !
the general web. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this session,
attendees will know basic terminology and concepts related to discovery, key
features expected in discovery services, and how the creation of discovery
indexes impacts use of library resources. As well as the major products
available in the category of library resource discovery and how discovery
services fit within the library?s overall set of tools related to providing
access to resources. Who should attend? The session aims to provide
information that will be useful to non-technical library professionals, such
as those involved providing services to library users that involve finding
and gaining access to library resources, those involved in the management of
print and electronic resources, as well as those interested in the
underlying technology of these products. Presenter: Marshall Breeding,
Independent Consultant Marshall Breeding is an independent consultant,
speaker, and author. He is the creator !
Library Technology Guides, regularly writes for industry publications on
topics related to technology, and provides consulting services to libraries
and related organizations. ***************** Single Webinar Registration
Fees: Registration Fees: ALCTS Member $43 ; Non-member $59 ; Group rate
(members/non-members) $99/$129 ; International $43 This webinar is part of a
six part series. Please check the ALCTS Web site for discount pricing for
the entire webinar series. For additional information and access to
registration links, please go to the following website:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/021815 ALCTS webinars
are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording shortly
following the live event. For questions about registration, contact ALA
Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. For all other questions
or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events
Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or [email protected]<mailto:alcts!
[email protected]>. Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.
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Please excuse multiple postings. I am forwarding some reminders of Technical
Services programs/meetings to the ALCTS Affiliates email list and to the CLA
TSIG list. I will preface the subject line with "ALA Midwinter," so that you
can delete easily if you are not attending or not interested.
Elaine Franco, Chair, ALCTS Affiliate Relations Committee
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Please join us for an RDA Forum at the ALA Midwinter Meeting 2015.
RDA in the Wild
Sunday, February 1st
8:30-10 am
196c McCormick Place West
RDA implementation is happening throughout the world, but the standard stil=
l faces a changing environment that includes consolidation of FRBR and its =
related models, linked data, internationalization, and extension to other c=
ultural heritage sectors. This forum will look at how RDA is navigating thr=
ough these new challenges.
8.30-9.00: Gordon Dunsire, Chair of the JSC, will discuss how the JSC is me=
eting the challenges of internationalization, linked data, and the evolutio=
n of the FRBR models.
9.00-9.20: Kathy Glennan, ALA representative on the JSC, and Thurstan Young=
, from the British Library, will report on the Jane-athon preconference eve=
nt in which delegates put RDA into action beyond the MARC environment.
9.20-9.45: Diane Hillmann, from Metadata Management Associates, will discus=
s linked data issues raised by the Jane-athon and ongoing development of th=
e RDA Registry.
9.45-10.00: James Hennelly, from ALA Publishing, will report on upgrades to=
the RDA Toolkit and efforts to involve a broader range of parties in the d=
evelopment of RDA applications.
James Hennelly
Managing Editor
ALA Digital Reference
1-800-545-2433, ext 5051, or 312-280-5051
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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Standards-related programming
ALA Midwinter Chicago, January 30-February 3, 2015
Compiled by ALCTS Standards Committee
As part of its charge to support and promote work within ALCTS related to
standards, the ALCTS Standards Committee is pleased to present this
compilation of standards-related programs at ALA Midwinter 2015.
We are trying to distribute this list as widely as possible, so apologies
for any duplication and please re-distribute as appropriate. If you find
this useful or if you have suggestions regarding communications like this
for future ALA meetings, please contact the current chair of the Standards
Committee with your feedback at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Friday, January 30
Competencies and Education for a Career in Cataloging Interest Group
Description: Shawne Miksa (University of North Texas), Gretchen Hoffman
(Texas Woman's University), Allyson Carlyle (University of Washington) -
library science professors who teach cataloging - will present their
perspectives on the state of cataloging and metadata education. Panelists
will address course content, the balancing of theory and practice, and
pedagogical approaches. Discussion will explore the challenges of teaching
cataloging in the context of the broader, and rapidly evolving, metadata
landscape. Meeting will also seek input concerning the drafting of a
cataloging and metadata core competencies document.
Where: McCormick Place West, W176a
When: January 20, 2015 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25674
Saturday, January 31
Cataloging Norms Interest Group
Description: Presentations include: "Utility of the legacy MARC records:
Analyses and Ways to Support Discovery Services;" "Ready...Set...URIs...
Actionable! --Experiencing a Linked Data Mindset Now. --Preparing For the
Next Generation Search and Discovery Environment;" "MarcMaker: A Metadata
Creation Tool."
Where: McCormick Place West, W181c
When: January 31, 2015 - 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25794
Catalog Management Interest Group
Description: Presentations include: "OCLC Hybrid records;" "RDA Enrichment
at the University of Colorado Boulder;" and "Full catalog RDA enrichment in
a cloud-based LMS."
Where: McCormick Place West, W196C
When: January 31, 2015 - 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25808
MARC Formats Transition Interest Group
Description: Presentations include: "Experiments in BIBFRAME: A modular
approach," by Nancy Fallgren, Metadata Specialist Librarian, National
Library of Medicine; "BIBFLOW: An IMLS Project," by Xiaoli Li, Co-head of
Content Support Services Department, University of California Davis.
Where: McCormick Place West, W187a
When: January 31, 2015 - 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25860
Sunday, February 1
Linked Library Data Interest Group
Description: The ALCTS/LITA Linked Library Data Interest Group is hosting
three presentations during its meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference in
Chicago. Presentations include: "The Linked Data for Libraries project: an
update," by Nancy Lorimer, Interim Head of Metadata Department at Stanford
University Libraries; "Opening up science with VIVO," by Kristi Holmes,
Director of Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University and a
VIVO Project Engagement Lead; "BIBFRAME: A Way Forward. Moving Libraries
into a linked data world!" by Victoria Mueller, Senior Information Architect
and System Librarian, Zepheira.
Where: McCormick Place West, W192b
When: February 1, 2015 - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25876
Metadata Interest Group
Description: The meeting will include two presentations to be followed by a
brief business meeting.
Jennifer Wright and Matt Carruthers from the University of Michigan
Libraries will present "Breaking the Bottleneck: Automating the
Reconciliation of Named Entities to the Library of Congress Name Authority
File." Nancy Fallgren and Barbara Bushman from the National Library of
Medicine will present "Linked Data Initiatives at NLM."
Where: McCormick Place West, W176c
When: February 1, 2015 - 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25875
Cataloging and Classification Research Interest Group
Description: Three presentations and discussions of cataloging-related
research and projects. Presentations include: "Cataloging in Publication:
Moving Beyond the Print," presented by Caroline Saccucci, Dewey Program
Manager and Acting CIP Program Manager, and Camilla Williams, CIP Program
Specialist at the Library of Congress; "Establishing Best Practices:
Cataloging Unpublished Screenplays with RDA," presented by Laura Evans,
Metadata/Cataloging Librarian at Binghamton University Libraries; "MARC and
Non-MARC Metadata for Digitized Government Documents," presented by Kathryn
Lybarger, Head of Cataloging & Metadata, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Where: McCormick Place West, W176a
When: February 1, 2015 - 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25806
Continuing Resources Standards Forum
Description: Discussion of timely topics in continuing resources standards,
including demand-driven acquisition (DDA) and access and license indicators.
Where: McCormick Place West, W474b
When: February 1, 2015 - 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25173
LC BIBFRAME Update Forum
Description: Opportunity to share progress and concerns about BIBFRAME, the
new bibliographic framework initiative led by the Library of Congress.
Where: McCormick Place West, W196a
When: February 1, 2015 - 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25170
Acquisitions Managers and Vendors Interest Group
Description: "Using what we've got - analyzing data in a useful way" - Usage
data has become more and more important in collection development today, but
how are librarians to use this information in a way that informs collections
thoughtfully. Should historical usage drive acquisitions, or should
collections be built with maximum usage in mind? What kinds of decisions are
made based on usage patterns? How much weight should be given to usage
versus "just in case" collection building. The panelists will speak of best
practices for obtaining, analyzing, and putting to use the myriad data
available today.
Where: McCormick Place West, W176a
When: February 1, 2015 - 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25643
Collection Evaluation and Assessment Interest Group
Description: Tentatively includes three presentations about collection
assessment projects to support data-driven decision making in academic
libraries. Presentations include: "Planning for certain future cuts when the
future is uncertain," by Beth R. Bernhardt, Assistant Dean for Collection
Management and Scholarly Communications, University of North Carolina
Greensboro; "Right sizing the print collection: collection assessment
methods for ensuring that Shippensburg University has the "right books" for
its users," by Ashley N. Esposito, Collection Development and Assessment
Librarian, Shippensburg University; "Assessment methodology: information
gathering for serials review," by Carol Seiler, Account Services Manager,
EBSCO Information Services and Kelli Getz, Assistant Head of Acquisitions,
University of Houston.
Where: McCormick Place West, W184d
When: February 1, 2015 - 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25639
NISO Annual Update Meeting
Description: The NISO Update provides the latest news about NISO's current
efforts, including standards, recommended practices and community meetings
covering many areas of interest to the library community. Working group
members will provide updates on projects newly underway or recently
completed. Presenters include Nettie Lagace, Associate Director of Programs,
NISO, and Todd Carpenter, Executive Director, NISO.
Where: McCormick Place West, W475b
When: February 1, 2015 - 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/26373
Collection Management and Electronic Resources Interest Group
Description: "Resource Sharing of Electronic Resources: Problems,
Opportunities, and Alternatives" - We will discuss how resource sharing
electronic resources differs from interlibrary loan services based on
physical materials. Changes in technology, license terms, business models,
and best practices for electronic resources management require that
libraries reinvestigate how to provide the best possible information
services to the contemporary user. What are the implications of these
changes for libraries in terms of administration, organizational structure,
and professional specialization, as well as routine business processes and
workflows?
Where: McCormick Place West, W176c
When: February 1, 2015 - 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25645
PCC Participant's Meeting
Description: Program on linked authority data, bibframe and the future of
cooperative metadata projects
Where: McCormick Place West, W196a
When: February 1, 2015 - 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25937
Monday, February 2
Subject Analysis Committee II (Cataloging and Metadata Management Section)
Description: Presentation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. by Gordon Dunsire, Chair of
the Joint Steering Committee for RDA, titled "What is an RDA subject?"
Abstract - The JSC agreed at its meeting in Washington, D.C., November 3-7,
2014, to add the high-level relationship "Subject" to RDA. It will be
applicable only to the Work entity. Subject relationship designators will be
accommodated in a new appendix M in RDA Toolkit. This presentation will
describe the reasoning behind the JSC's decisions and the intended impact on
the utility of RDA. Specific issues include alignment with the FRBR and
linked data (Dublin Core Abstract Model) models, clarification of the
treatment of embedded descriptions in RDA such as Expressions which contain
(meta)data describing another RDA entity, and changes to the RDA element
set, relationship designators, and RDA Registry.
Where: Hilton Chicago, International South
When: February 2, 2015 - 1:00-4:00 p.m. (presentation from 1:00-2:00 p.m.)
Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25682
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