Category Archives: Conferences

Call for Proposals on the topic of metadata automation!

New technologies, collaborations, and ways of working have transformed metadata workflows. Have you implemented new tools to streamline your workflows? Are you experimenting with automated approaches to metadata creation? If so, we want to hear from you! Consider submitting your … Continue reading

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Implementing Linked Open Data in the Real World Presentations Available

Implementing Linked Open Data in the Real World Implementing Linked Open Data in the Real World at ALA 2018 on Saturday, June 23 at 10:30am was a program of the Metadata Interest Group. It included the three following presentations on … Continue reading

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ALA Midwinter 2018 Presentation Slides Available

The ALA Midwinter 2018 Presentation Slides are available through ALA Connect. The slides are also available below as attachments for your convenience. Title: Developing A Framework for Measuring Reuse of Digital Objects: Project Update at the Metadata Interest Group, ALA … Continue reading

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Come Join the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group at ALA Annual!

We hope to see you on Sunday, June 24th, 9:00am-10:00am in Room 298 of the Morial Convention Center (MCC). Presentation (9:00am-9:30am) Title: The Cataloging Lab: Encouraging Collaboration for a More Effective and Inclusive LCSH Proposal Process Presenter: Violet Fox Abstract: … Continue reading

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ALCTS Metadata IG Presents: Implementing Linked Open Data in the Real World at ALA Annual in New Orleans

Going to ALA Annual in New Orleans?  Want to learn about ongoing linked data projects?  Then come join the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group, in conjunction with the ALCTS/LITA Linked Library Data Interest Group, on Saturday, June 23 at 10:30-11:30am as … Continue reading

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Midwinter Meeting Minutes Available

The minutes from the Metadata Interest Group’s 2018 Midwinter program and business meeting are now available at: https://connect.ala.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=4cd9c456-0cba-3f81-ca57-c0dc25e43776&forceDialog=0 Many thanks to Secretary Wendy Robertson!

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Call for Proposals on the Topic of Linked Open Data Implementation!

Exposing bibliographic and cultural heritage information as linked open data makes possible new modes of resource access and discovery. It also supports reuse and visualization of collections in novel ways. This program will introduce participants to linked open data in … Continue reading

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Metadata Interest Group Meeting at ALA Midwinter 2018

Join the ALCTS Metadata Interest Group during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver to hear project updates about two IMLS-funded grants on Sunday, February 11th from 8:30-10:00 AM in Room 703 during our regular scheduled meeting. Alya Stein, Metadata Librarian … Continue reading

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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

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