Author Archives: Jason Kovari

About Jason Kovari

Jason Kovari is Head of Metadata Services and Web Archivist at Cornell University. Prior to this role, Kovari worked as Metadata Librarian for Humanities and Special Collections at Cornell University and Special Collections Digital Initiatives Librarian for the University of Mississippi (updated June 2014).

Metadata and Indicators for Open Access

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jason Kovari

Saturday, June 28, 2014 – 10:30-11:30am Las Vegas Convention Center, N253 Vocabularies for Open Access Ben Showers, Head of Scholarly and Library Futures, Brettenham House Open Access (OA) is an essential part of the scholarly communications ecosystem: From government mandates … Continue reading →

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Metadata Beyond the Library: Consultation and Collaboration with Faculty, Staff and Students

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jason Kovari

Saturday, June 28, 2014 – 4:30-5:30pm Las Vegas Convention Center, N253 Moving Beyond the “Back Room”: The Expanded Role for Metadata and Catalog Librarians On Campus Lisa McFall, Metadata and Catalog Librarian, Hamilton College Catalog and metadata librarians have traditionally … Continue reading →

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ALCTS Metadata IG ALA Annual 2014 Meeting Program

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jason Kovari

Sunday, June 29, 2014 – 8:30 am to 10:00 am Las Vegas Convention Center, room N263 We will feature two presentations followed by a business meeting during which new officers will be elected. Metadata Migration to Islandora: Is There An … Continue reading →

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Midwinter 2014: Large-Scale Metadata Aggregation Strategies and Workflows

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jason Kovari

ALCTS Metadata Interest Group at ALA Midwinter 2014 Date: Sunday, January 26, 2014 Time: 8:30am to 10am Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 102A Add this meeting to your schedule: http://alamw14.ala.org/node/12762 We have two exciting programs that will discuss strategies and workflows … Continue reading →

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CFP: Metadata Beyond the Library: Consultation and Collaboration with Faculty, Staff and Students (2014 Annual – LV, NV)

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jason Kovari

The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group seeks proposals for presentations for the program “Metadata Beyond the Library: Consultation and Collaboration with Faculty, Staff and Students” at the ALA Annual Meeting 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. This program is scheduled on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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CFP: Metadata and Indicators for Open Access (2014 Annual – LV, NV)

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jason Kovari

The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group seeks proposals for presentations for the program “Metadata and Indicators for Open Access” at the ALA Annual Meeting 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. This program is scheduled on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. … Continue reading →

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CFP: MIG Midwinter 2014 Presentations

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Jason Kovari

The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group invites speakers to present at the ALA Midwinter meeting in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 8:30 to 10am. Presentations will be approximately 30 minutes, including Q&A. Our charge is to provide a broad framework … Continue reading →

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MIG Officer Elections, 2013-2014

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Jason Kovari

New officers were elected during the 2013 ALA Annual ACLTS Metadata Interest Group business meeting; they join the returning officers for the coming year. The MIG officers for 2013-2014 are: Chair : Maureen Walsh, The Ohio State University Vice-Chair : … Continue reading →

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MIG Annual 2013 Meeting & Elections

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jason Kovari

The Metadata Interest Group would like to invite you to join us in Chicago.  The group’s program/meeting will take place on June 30, 2013 in the McCormick Place Convention Center room N137 from 8:30am – 10:00am. Erik Mitchell will start … Continue reading →

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ALCTS Metadata Interest Group meeting, Midwinter 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Jason Kovari

ALCTS Metadata Interest Group ALA Midwinter 2013 Sunday, January 27th from 8:30 to 10:00 am Washington State Convention Center, TCC 204 Add this event to your Midwinter schedule: http://alamw13.ala.org/node/9033   Please join us for the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group Program at … Continue reading →

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