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Reminder: ALCTS Virtual Preconference, June 6-7
Join ALCTS for “Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable Metadata,” a virtual program in two sessions: Session 1, Outreach and Inclusivity in Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT Session 2, Metadata Creation and … Continue reading
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Metadata Librarian’s Little Helper: OpenRefine Reconciliation Services
This is the third in our series of follow-up posts by Midwinter Lightning Talk presenters. When our archive opened to the public two years ago, the catalog of nearly 5,000 records were findable by keyword search and little else. The … Continue reading
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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
Metadata Migrations: Managing Methods and Mayhem
Are you preparing to migrate out of a legacy system? Do you have questions about metadata remediation, repurposing, or enhancement? Of course, you do and we are here to help. During ALA Annual in Chicago, The ALCTS Metadata Interest Group … Continue reading
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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
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Using MarcEdit to Retool Existing MARC Records of Paper Maps for Use in an Online Geoportal
This is the second in our series of follow-up posts by Midwinter Lightning Talk presenters. The Michigan State University Libraries recently joined the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geoportal, a consortial online discovery tool for maps and geographic data. While the … Continue reading
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Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing Standardized Metadata Practices in a Digital Repository
This is the first in our series of follow-up posts by Midwinter Lightning Talk presenters. Many of you probably are or have worked with Metadata Librarians. So, what is it that a Metadata Librarian normally can do? (1) A Metadata … Continue reading
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Coming Soon: More on Metadata Lightning Talks
Beginning next week, watch for posts written by our very own Metadata Lightning Talk presenters at ALA Midwinter. They promise to be both interesting and informational!
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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
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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