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Metadata librarian job posting

Jacobsen, Lynne — 2012-05-25T20:57:46

<mailto:AUTOCAT-0lvw86wZMd99WKUUWUgXAA< at >public.gmane.org>Metadata Librarian
Pepperdine University Libraries in Malibu, CA seeks an enthusiastic and innovative Metadata Librarian to catalog and classify materials in all formats, create authority records, and provide leadership in technical services. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Information Resources, Collections, and Scholarly Communication.
Responsibilities: Performs original cataloging in all formats including special collections,  electronic resources, and serials; classifies materials using various systems of classification; contributes authority records to a NACO Funnel Project; provides leadership in technical services by answering questions, training staff, and backing up acquisitions when necessary; writes procedures for departmental functions; oversees projects; and serves as government documents librarian.
Salary and Rank:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, ranked librarian positi

Interest in doing presentation about RDA in Pub Libs?

Megan Dazey — 2012-05-25T21:24:32

If you are interested in working with me to do a short presentation
about RDA or the RDA Toolkit at the Public Libraries Technical Services
meeting at ALA?

 

My contact information is below.

 

Thanks!

 

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Megan Dazey

Systems and Technical Services Manager

Puyallup Public Library

253-770-3359

mdazey-kBqx4y3dBzLn9Po33JDe/vU/3Eu2kcEP< at >public.gmane.org

 


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FW: Job Posting - Cataloger (New Orleans, LA)

Suzanne Richards — 2012-05-25T17:47:33

Apologies for the cross postings . . . . .


LAC Group seeks for immediate consideration, a Cataloger for a long term project in New Orleans, LA.  This project provides cataloging services for a major academic institution.

Responsibilities

  *   Advanced copy cataloging and shelf-listing;
  *   Assist with original and serial cataloging if needed;
  *   Act as a resource for cataloging technicians, providing LC classification and subject headings as needed for copy cataloging needing upgrading;
  *   Create reports on a regular basis;
  *   Maintain active communications and coordinate the work effort with LAC's cataloging Team lead and project manager;
  *   Other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

  *   ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent experience;
  *   Must be fluent in English language;
  *   Knowledge of national cataloging standards and practice including AACR2 and MARC21 formats;
  *   Recent experience with an integrated library system, prefera

Catalogers & Twitter Survey

Ms. Michelle E. McHugh — 2012-05-25T18:36:58

Dear Catalogers and Metadata Librarians,
If you could, please take a few minutes and fill out this survey on cataloging and Twitter. Even if you do not use Twitter, I still welcome your responses.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2VTXX3H

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to your responses.

Sincerely,
Sheli McHugh

Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
Weinberg Memorial Library
University of Scranton
570-941-4004


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Minkin, Jacob S. (heads up)

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-25T18:31:04

Minkin, Jacob S. is the correct and current authoritative form.
However, you may have some records that have the heading (we found that we
had a few) that have the heading, Minkin, Jacob Samuel.

Re: MARC field to use as identifier for ebook source

McDonald, Stephen — 2012-05-25T18:22:26

We do (as others have noted) include the vendor name in the 856|z, but that is because we do want that information displayed on our OPAC.  That way, if we get an item from three different sources, the user can decide whether to (for instance) pick the link to SpringerLink or the one to Wiley.

But for our internal purposes, we use a local 910 field.  Whenever we load a set of ebook records, we add a 910 field with the name of the vendor and the date.  If we get a particular item from multiple vendors, it will contain multiple 910 fields.  We keep track of these loads in a spreadsheet.  This allows us to easily create a list of all records from a specific batch load, or all records from a particular vendor.  And if we come across an ebook record, we can tell from the 910 which data load it came in.  This helps if we discover there was a problem with a specific load.  Also, some of our record sources do not provide incremental loads, or provide lists of deleted records.  This allows us to do a fresh load overl

Re: One record or two (serials)

J. McRee Elrod — 2012-05-25T17:42:53

Kitty Marschall posted:


That has not been our experience.  The presense or absence of the GMD
can be confusing with one record. The single record does not reflect
one reality or the other.

The LCRI using the print record with a 533 can cause confusion between
the two records, but following AACR2, LAC or RDA in cataloguing what
you have makes the distinction clear.  Has CONSER not come around to
the PCC conclusion about this?  Surely they will for RDA.

The only exception we make to having a record for each genre (print,
micro, electronic) is when a single lost print issue or volume is
replaced with another genre, and a joint holdings record is wanted.  
In that case we omit the GMD, and put a note in 590 and the holdings
record.


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Re: 490 field

2012-05-25T17:53:51

John and Kevin touch on key points in the 20th-century history of
cataloging and Library Systems. I feel that these points are key as we
go through the evolution of discovery, and changes in metadata and
discovery software.  In my work, I experience the legacy of these two
themes nearly every day.

-1-Library Systems have had small or enormous shortcomings--vendors (and
here I include OCLC along with the rest of them) make decisions about
what they'll develop and support. Some would consider that 'normal
business practices', but this has had a deep impact on our experience
with MARC and the various editions of AACR. So many things did not work,
were not done, were 'worked around', simply because the software did
not/could not/would not.  We were hobbled.  Some critics of MARC/AACR
have potent observations, but some criticisms were entirely misdirected.
 Tragically, most software systems carried only part of the brunt of
their criticism.  The metadata schemes and transport schemes were
accused of crimes, and

Re: MARC field to use as identifier for ebook source

Patricia Thompson — 2012-05-25T16:36:47

I agree that putting the provider name in |3 is not using that subfield
the way it is defined.

I have been using multiple links with |z as follows:

|zView ebook from EBSCOhost eBook Collection|uhttp//...
|zView ebook from Literature Online|uhttp://...
|zView ebook from Credo Reference|uhttp://...

But I need a different field to use to keep track of things like whether
we purchased it or got it free, which consortium we got it from, whether
we own it or the consortium owns it, etc.  I guess |x could be used. I
would still like to have a different field that is repeatable to use for
this data rather than tacking it on to a big long 856 field.

Pat Thompson

Patricia Thompson
Assistant University Librarian for Resource Management Services
DuPont Library
University of the South
Sewanee, TN 37383
931-598-1657
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Re: Nasty typo

Audrey Driscoll — 2012-05-25T15:56:05

I found only one instance in our database:  elecrontic.  Sounds as though it should mean something interesting.

Audrey Driscoll
Senior Librarian, Cataloguing
Greater Victoria Public Library
Victoria, B.C., Canada
e-mail: adriscoll-pmSvuWFCvs4< at >public.gmane.org
phone: (250) 391-1057 ext. 32

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From: AUTOCAT [AUTOCAT-0lvw86wZMd99WKUUWUgXAA< at >public.gmane.org] On Behalf Of john g marr [jmarr< at >UNM.EDU]
Sent: May-24-12 2:37 PM
To: AUTOCAT-0lvw86wZMd99WKUUWUgXAA< at >public.gmane.org
Subject: Nasty typo

  Look for abbreviated keyword "elecr*" (e.g. "elecronic") in your
catalogs. I just found at least 1,054 examples of it in OCLC.

Cheers!

jgm

  John G. Marr
  Cataloger
  CDS, UL
  Univ. of New Mexico
  Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Re: MARC field to use as identifier for ebook source

Kimberly Montgomery — 2012-05-25T15:53:08

If using the provider-neutral approach, you would have multiple links on the same record.  The Provider-Neutral E-Monograph MARC Record Guide instructs us to us the 856 $3 for the provider name "if deemed necessary."  I would prefer a different 856 subfield.  The 856 $3 is labeled "materials specified," which is defined as "part of the described material to which the field applies" in both the MARC Standards and in Bib. Formats.  For this reason, I don't think the provider name fits in $3.  However, WorldCat records are now using $3 in e-monograph records for labeling links with the providers' names.

The provider-neutral guidelines for serials specify $3 for coverage info and show examples of long phrases that include provider name in $z.  The provider-neutral guidelines for integrating resources say that the provider name may optionally be given in $z.  The OLAC streaming media best practices, which do not seem to address provider-neutral issues, do show examples with the provider name in $z.  The 856 $z i

Open Position: Systems Librarian at Creighton University

Jacox, Corinne C. — 2012-05-25T15:34:22

Open position: Systems Librarian at Creighton University



[X]



Systems Librarian
Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library, Klutznick Law Library, Health Sciences Library, Department of Information Technology


Position Summary
Creighton University seeks a creative and collaborative Systems Librarian to manage and integrate library technologies to support the operations and strategic direction of the three campus libraries. This position administers the SirsiDynix library system and related technologies including discovery services, institutional repository and proxy server.

This position will also lead the libraries in developing a strategy for meeting future technology needs. The ideal candidate will effectively collaborate with library colleagues and information technology peers. This position reports to the Information Technology Manager with work direction from the library directors.


Minimum Qualifications
-       Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program

-       Five years of experience in an academ

Re: MARC field to use as identifier for ebook source

Williams, Ann — 2012-05-25T15:12:05

I've been getting ebook records from OCLC so far. My question is, what happens when the same e-book is provided by different vendors. I assume you'd want them on the same e-book record? If they are on the same record, how do you identify vendors to facilitate removal or vendor name change (Netlibrary now owned by EBSCO)? For now I'm including the vendor name in the call number rather than on the record itself.

Ann Williams
Pope Pius XII Library

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Subject: Re: [ACAT] MARC field to use as identifier for ebook source

Thank you, John, for these points to consider.
Pat Thompson

Patricia Thompson
Assistant University Librarian for Resource Management Services
DuPont Library
University of the South
Sewanee, TN 37383
931-598-1657
pthompso-DbSV

Re: MARC field to use as identifier for ebook source

Patricia Thompson — 2012-05-25T14:48:57

Thank you, John, for these points to consider.
Pat Thompson


Patricia Thompson
Assistant University Librarian for Resource Management Services
DuPont Library
University of the South
Sewanee, TN 37383
931-598-1657
pthompso-DbSVrRzxaxOVc3sceRu5cw< at >public.gmane.org




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Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:01 AM
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Subject: Re: [ACAT] MARC field to use as identifier for ebook source

We have used a local note field for our consortium e-book acquisitions.
Our other e-products have sufficient vendor markers in them to identify
the means of acquisition.  Speaking of which, field 541 (Immediate Source
of Acquisition) may prove amenable: 541 $a [vendor] $c [consortial
purchase/package X/etc.].

Granted, both of these solutions employ bibliographic record fields for
what is essentially item or order level information.  I assume however
that the inform

Fwd: Extended: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Technical Services Librarian, University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson

Susan Moore — 2012-05-25T14:47:40

I've been asked to forward this.


Susan Moore
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA  50613
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From: Lawrence-Barnes, Ellen
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:02 PM
Subject: Extended: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Technical Services Librarian,
University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson



Note:  The posting’s First Review Date has been extended through
7/9/2012. Thank you for sharing this with potential applicants.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN, Job #49840
The University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson, AZ www.library.arizona.edu

SUMMARY

The University of Arizona Libraries Delivery, Description, and
Acquisitions Team (DDAT) seeks a librarian with management experience
at the associate librarian level to coordinate the technical services
work of the team. Incumbent manages outsourced cataloging, electronic
resources management, some metadata schema development and
application, cataloging in print and electronic formats, and
acquisitions.

Additionall

Re: One record or two (serials)

McDonald, Stephen — 2012-05-25T14:39:09

There is no one answer.  A growing number of institutions are following the two-record approach, but many support the single record approach.  I suspect the two-record approach may now be the majority opinion for best practices, but I have no actual evidence.  And even some institutions which think two-record approach would be the best practice still use single-record approach for various reasons, including the difficulties of changing all the existing records.  The single record approach probably looks better in most current OPACs and is less initial work for catalogers, but certain workflow and maintenance procedures work better with the two-record approach.  If you get your serials records from an external knowledgebase, either local or a commercial service such as Serials Solutions, you are essentially forced to use a two-record approach.  I am told that CONSER has not recommended one approach over the other.  Thus you will find records on OCLC done both ways.

The same debate has occurred over monograph

Re: One record or two (serials)

Williams, Ann — 2012-05-25T14:20:31

I would also do separate (easier to remove) but I can see where it can be confusing especially for serials with multiple title changes. And given that all serials will probably eventually be electronic, the one identifying term issue may go away.

Ann Williams
Pope Pius XII Library

My opinions are my own and not my employer's.

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Subject: Re: [ACAT] One record or two (serials)

I am afraid I have no real answers. What you need for patrons, and what you need for record keeping can be in conflict.
Patrons tend to prefer one record, depending on the flexibility of the list displays. If your brief or list display can only display one word or icon for the type (electronic, or print) then a single record can be confusing.

For record keeping, and t

Re: Nasty typo

Susan Hartman — 2012-05-25T13:36:22

Thank you, John.    Our elecricity wasn't very electrifying, especially 
as first word in the title!

Susan Hartman
Montrose Regional Library District
Montrose, Colo
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On 5/24/2012 3:37 PM, john g marr wrote:

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Re: One record or two (serials)

Kitty Marschall — 2012-05-25T13:00:40

I am afraid I have no real answers. What you need for patrons, and what you need for record keeping can be in conflict.
Patrons tend to prefer one record, depending on the flexibility of the list displays. If your brief or list display can only display one word or icon for the type (electronic, or print) then a single record can be confusing. 

For record keeping, and tracking your materials, 2 records are much easier to deal with, particularly if you are trying to batch load sets of records. Online materials need alot more tweaking and fussing with, so having separate records for them makes batch work easier. 




Kitty Marschall

Cushwa-Leighton Library
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556



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thesaurus for music

Tanta D — 2012-05-25T09:41:29

Could you guide me to find and to use the best music thesaurus?

Thanks in advance,
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One record or two (serials)

Gene Fieg — 2012-05-25T00:31:12

If you have a subscription to the print and the online versions, do you
bring down two records into the catalog.

Two things occur to me.  The uniform title is different for each.
Secondly, if the patron only goes to the electronic link in the 856 for
print version, perhaps, he/she will not know we have it in print.

What is best practices here?