Using FAST for Faster Workflows and Discovery

Wednesday, 9/28/2016
  • 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Eastern)
  • 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (Central)
  • 12:00 PM-1:00 PM (Mountain)
  • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (Pacific)

This webinar was presented live on 09/28/16. Access the recording and webinar materials now:

This webinar demonstrates how the FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) vocabulary can be implemented across a range of library functions and services—both at the back and the front of the house. Two projects serve as case studies for understanding how libraries can harness the FAST vocabulary and related tools to streamline metadata work and improve user experiences. The webinar provides audience members with ideas and talking points for applying FAST at their institutions.

Learning Outcomes

Specific learning outcomes include:

  • New strategies for streamlining metadata workflows and improving metadata quality by empowering catalogers to concentrate on subject analysis techniques rather than tools
  • Understanding of guided search interfaces and their importance to exploratory research
  • Empowerment to dig into the assignFAST gadget's code and customize it for local application

Who Should Attend

Managers and members of library cataloging and metadata, and user experience and Web development departments

Presenter

Joelen Pastva is the Metadata Librarian at the Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She currently serves on the ALCTS Standards Committee, ILA Best Practices Committee, and Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) Technical Services Committee. She previously worked as the Metadata/Catalog Librarian at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research interests include ontology development and improving library user experiences through metadata.

Allison Jai O'Dell is Metadata Librarian at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. She serves on the editorial teams of the ARLIS/NA Artists' Books Thesaurus and the RBMS Controlled Vocabularies. Her research, creative, and instructional activities focus on linked data technologies and front-end Web development for libraries and archives.

Registration

Cost

All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.

This webinar was presented live on 09/28/16. Access the recording and webinar materials now:

How to Register

No registration required.

Tech Requirements

Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.

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Credits

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Contact

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Megan Dougherty, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5038 or mdougherty@ala.org.