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Webinars

ONIX for Serials: A NISO/ALCTS Webinar

September 25, 2008, 1 - 2:30 pm (EDT)

This webinar introduced this family of XML formats for communicating information about serial products and subscription information. Participants obtained information about the background and development of ONIX for Serials, a descrption of the various components of the ONIX for Serials suite, an explanation of the benefits of using ONIX for Serials, and an outline the challenges to be faced in introducing ONIX to the workplace. more information | View the presentation (.wmv).

Demystifying Library Standards: A NISO/ALCTS Webinar

June 18, 2008, 1 - 2:30 pm (EDT)

This webinar on standards in the library environment placed standards in context. Speakers ddressed why standards are important to libraries and not just in the traditional technical services areas. As libraries change and evolve in an increasingly digital world, standards change also. Standards are critical to developments in such areas as e‑resources, user access, description and metadata, licensing, and preservation. Some specific standards, both published and forthcoming, were touched on as examples and as lead-in to the other webinars in the series. Participants learned how they can become actively involved in standards development. Of interest to those who want to learn how standards can provide benefits to their organization, their users, and to themselves. | presentation (.pdf) materials | more information (goes to NISO web site)

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