Metadata and Digital Library Development

an ALCTS and Library of Congress Workshop

In an applied, exercise-based context, this two-day workshop introduces practicing catalogers to metadata implementation considerations and processes in a digital library development context. The goal of the workshop is to prepare attendees to serve as metadata specialists in digital library projects.

Topics covered include:

• Data and functionality
• Metadata conversion and mapping
• Creating data workflows
• Digital library development teams

Part of the “Cataloging for the 21st Century” continuing education series, this course offers practicing catalogers instruction in bibliographic control practices that will help them continue to play a significant role in shaping library services in the emerging digital information environment.