Subject: ALCTS E-Forum: BISAC and Beyond, April 17-18, 2012
From: ALCTS-CE Announce <alcts.ce.announce_at_gmail.com>
Date: 4/9/2012 7:37 AM
BISAC and Beyond: Making Word-Based Classification Your Own
April 17-18, 2012
Hosted by Logan MacDonald and Loretta Mainock
Please join us for an e-forum discussion. It’s free and open to everyone!
Registration information is at the end of the message.
Each day, sessions begin and end at:
Pacific: 7am – 3pm
Mountain: 8am – 4pm
Central: 9am – 5 pm
Eastern: 10am – 6pm
Description
Many libraries are considering moving away from traditional
classification systems like Dewey or LC in favor of word-based systems
based on BISAC, a classification scheme used by book retailers and
publishers. Reclassifying a library collection takes thought, planning,
courage, and sweat. How can a word-based classification system benefit
your customers? Join the conversation and talk to other libraries who
have already ditched Dewey or are considering making the switch. Topics
for discussion may include:
Why switch to a BISAC-based system?
Adapting BISAC for the needs of your customers
Planning the conversion process
Tips, tricks, and FAQs for reclassifying collections
Using BISAC for collection development
Rethinking the ‘flow’ of your nonfiction collection
Merchandising with BISAC
BISAC and the MARC record
Leveraging BISAC in the OPAC to add discovery points
Logan Macdonald is the Collection Development Manager for Anythink
Libraries in Adams County, Colorado. In 2008, Logan helped develop
WordThink, Anythink’s BISAC-based classification system that was
implemented district-wide in 2009. Prior to joining Anythink, Logan
worked for the Montrose Regional Library District in Montrose, Colorado
and University of Washington Libraries in Seattle. He is frequently
introduced by colleagues as “The Man Who Killed Dewey.”
Loretta Mainock is the Anythink Buyer for children’s materials and also
purchases econtent, music and dvd’s for Anythink Libraries. She has been
with the library district for more than 15 years. She has been involved
with Anythink’s move toward BISAC-based classification from its inception.
*What is an e-forum?*
An ALCTS e-forum provides an opportunity for librarians to discuss
matters of interest, led by a moderator, through the e-forum discussion
list. The e-forum discussion list works like an email listserv: register
your email address with the list, and then you will receive messages and
communicate with other participants through an email discussion. Most
e-forums last two to three days. Registration is necessary to
participate, but it's free. See a list of upcoming e-forums at:
http://bit.ly/upcomingeforum.
*To register:*
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http://bit.ly/eforuminfo. Once you have registered for one e-forum, you
do not need to register again, unless you choose to leave the email
list. Participation is free and open to anyone.
Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee
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