2nd Call for Presenters
Subject: ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group -Midwinter call for
presenters
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ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group invites speakers for its
meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Denver, Saturday,
January 24, 2009, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Presentation topics should be
of current interest to catalogers, cataloging managers and
administrators.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to: evolution, definition,
and functions of the catalog and cataloging norms; emerging concepts and
implementations of "next generation catalogs"; RDA; FRBR; cataloging in
hybrid and digital libraries; changes in basic cataloging work and
catalogers' responsibilities; changes in catalogers' workflows;
emerging perceptions of cataloging quality; how end users' expectations
and behaviors affect cataloging norms; metadata records and elements in
different contexts; and the impact of web norms on cataloging norms from
the perspectives of web developers and catalogers.
Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Time will
be allowed for questions and answers. Speakers are encouraged to lead
discussions.
Please send abstracts of proposals to co-chairs by December 1, 2008.
Adrienne A. Aluzzo Birdie MacLennan
Metadata Librarian Director, Resource
Description & Access
Wayne State University University of Vermont
Work: (313) 577-6439 Work: (802) 656-2016
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Co-Chairs ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group
We look forward to hearing from you!
