Category Archives: ALA Annual 2017

Twice the Metadata is Twice the Fun!

Join the ALCTS Metadata Interest group for exciting programming at both our annual program and annual meeting! Annual Program The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group will be sponsoring Metadata Migrations: Managing Methods and Mayhem on Sunday June 25th from 3-4 pm … Continue reading

Posted in ALA Annual 2017, Conferences | Leave a comment

Metadata Interest Group Meeting at ALA Annual 2017

Join the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group in Chicago for our meeting at ALA Annual 2017 at McComick Place, Room W102A, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. We will have a presentation by the ALCTS/LITA Metadata Standards Committee on evaluating metadata standards, followed … Continue reading

Posted in ALA Annual 2017, Conferences | Tagged | 1 Comment

Metadata Interest Group: Call for Nominations 2017

The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group has the following offices open for election: Vice-Chair/Chair Elect (Vice-Chair 2017-2018, Chair 2018-2019) Program Co-Chair (2017-2019) Secretary (2017-2019) Terms are two years and begin following ALA Annual 2017. Officers must be able to commit to … Continue reading

Posted in ALA Annual 2017, Conferences | 2 Comments

Have You Survived a Metadata Migration? Consider Speaking at the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group Program at ALA Annual 2017, “Metadata Migration: Managing Methods and Mayhem”!

System migrations are inevitable.  Migration can come in the form of moving data from one content management system to another, upgrading software, or switching from vendor-based solutions to open source. Since it is not a question of “if” a migration … Continue reading

Posted in ALA Annual 2017, Conferences | Leave a comment

ALCTS Virtual Preconference 2017: Call for Proposals on the Topic of Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Metadata!

How are metadata creators developing methods to encourage the creation of metadata that represents diverse points of view? How does using sources of authority control such as LCSH contribute to misrepresentation of cultural heritage materials? Are our digital libraries equitable? … Continue reading

Posted in ALA Annual 2017, ALCTS Virtual Preconferences, Conferences | Leave a comment