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CFP – Special Issue of KULA: Knowledge Creation, Dissemination, and Preservation Studies: “The Metadata Issue: Metadata as Knowledge”
Guest edited by Stacy Allison-Cassin (Associate Librarian, Department of Student Learning and Academic Success, Scott Library, York University) and Dean Seeman, (Head, Metadata, University of Victoria Libraries), this special issue of KULA: Knowledge Creation, Dissemination, and Preservation Studies explores metadata … Continue reading
Working from Home
My name is Shu Wan. As an MLIS student, I am currently matriculating in the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Iowa (UI). Meanwhile, I also serve as a student cataloger in the UI Main Library’s … Continue reading
ALA Annual 2012: Metadata Interest Group Meeting
Metadata Interest Group Meeting June 24, 2012, 8-10 AM ALA Annual Conference The Metadata Interest Group held a series of four presentations on the topic of transforming cataloging workflows through collaboration. Full presentations, when available, are posted on ALA Connect: … Continue reading
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Join the Metadata Interest Group at ALA!
The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group will meet on Sunday, 24 June, 8:00-10:00 AM at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, Grand Ballroom E. This year’s meeting features four presentations centered on the changing role of the cataloger. Presenters and summaries are … Continue reading
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ALA Annual Conference 2012: Best Bets for Metadata Librarians and Call for Bloggers
Below is a list of metadata and digital library-friendly sessions for ALA Annual 2012. Planning to attend a session or already reporting on a session? Think about blogging it here! If you would like to blog any of the sessions, … Continue reading
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ALA Midwinter 2012: Metadata Interest Group
ALA Midwinter 2012: ALCTS Metadata Interest Group presentations, Sunday, Jan 22, 2012, 8-10 a.m. Links to presentation slides are available on ALA connect. The Metadata Interest Group had three presentations. Below is a short synopsis of these presentations. Video metadata … Continue reading
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ALA Midwinter 2012: Heads of Cataloging
Cataloging IS a Public Service: Repositioning Cataloging and Metadata Services Heads of Cataloging IG, ALA Midwinter 2012 ALA Midwinter 2012, Jan. 23, 2012 Five speakers shared their experiences in running and reorganizing their cataloging departments. Common themes that ran through … Continue reading
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ALA Midwinter 2012: Intellectual Access to Preservation Metadata
Metadata for Datasets and Dataset Management: Tools and Approaches for Access and Preservation Joan Starr, California Digital Library Intellectual Access to Preservation Metadata Interest Group ALA Midwinter Meeting, Jan. 21, 2012 Â The presentation began with an overview of the California … Continue reading
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ALA Midwinter 2012: Best Bets for Metadata Librarians and Call for Bloggers
Below is a list of metadata and digital library-friendly sessions for ALA Midwinter. Planning to attend a session or already reporting on a session? Think about blogging it here! If you would like to blog any of the sessions, please … Continue reading
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ALA Annual 2011: Intellectual Access to Preservation Metadata
Intellectual Access to Preservation Metadata: Real-life tales of using PREMIS Links to the presentations and business meeting minutes are available on ALA Connect. The first speak was Rebecca Guenther, from the Library of Congress, who spoke on “Understanding and Implementing … Continue reading
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