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Many discussions these days focus on the technical or theoretical questions surrounding the direction that cataloging and metadata management is headed in the world of libraries. While our colleagues at larger institutions work on these issues, many of us are left wondering, “What should I be doing right now to prepare for the future?” Most of us are not computer programmers or experts in the semantic web. But do we really need to be? This forum will discuss some of the concerns and questions we have about the future of cataloging and metadata management. We will look at areas we would like training in right now to prepare us for the future. The focus will be on practical, hands-on training ideas that can be implemented in our current environment of uncertainty.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify key areas of concern among librarians about upcoming changes in the world of cataloging and metadata.
- Discuss areas of training that cataloging and metadata librarians feel they need to face the eventual changes in their world.
- Develop possible topics for future training sessions at ALA conferences.
Who Should Attend
Any librarian who works in a cataloging or metadata environment. The focus of the discussion will be non-technical and pragmatic in nature.
Hosts
Karl Pettitt is the Technical Services Librarian at the David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. He previously served as the Catalog Librarian at Wheaton College, IL.
April Grey is the Director of Library Collections, Discovery, and Access Services at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. She received her M.L.S. from the University at Buffalo. Previously she was the Catalog Librarian at Adelphi University.
Registration
Cost
free
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Tech Requirements
Internet connection with email address. You can manage your subscription to this list following the online instructions.
Credits
none
Contact
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