CDL: ALCTS Preconferences at ALA Annual

From: John P. Abbott <abbottjp_at_appstate.edu>
Date: Tue, 05 May 2015 08:38:19 -0400
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ALCTS Preconferences at ALA Annual
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American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25-30, 
2015 <http://alaac15.ala.org/>
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Preconferences from ALCTS

Exciting preconferences are coming your way during this year's American 
Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference from ALCTS. Join your 
colleagues online or at conference for these events that meet a range of 
needs.

*Follow the conversation on Twitter: #alctsac15*
Virtual Preconference

Planning for the Evolving Role of Metadata Services
/June 24, 2015. Three 90 minute sessions over three days
/
*Tuesday:*Metadata Services for Research Data Management
*Wednesday:*Assessing Metadata Staffing and Workflows
*Thursday:*Techniques and Technologies for Developing Local Controlled 
Vocabularies |more 
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/060215>

Registration Fees (series of 3 sessions)
*$109*for ALCTS members
* $149*for nonmembers
*$ 50*for retired members and student members

/Single session registration is also available. SeeWeb site 
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/060215>for more 
information./

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In-Person Preconferences

Coding for Efficiencies in Cataloging and Metadata: Practical 
Applications of XML, XSLT, XQuery, and PyMarc for Library Data
/Thursday, June 25, 8:30 a.m.  4:30 p.m. event code: ALC2/

This full-day workshop provides concrete examples and hands-on exercises
for practical applications of coding with library data. |more 
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/coding>

Cataloging Special Formats for the Child in All of Us
/Thursday, June 25, 8:30 a.m.  5 p.m. event code: ALC4/

This preconference workshop will provide practical information on the 
descriptive cataloging of children's materials, using RDA and MARC21. 
Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises which will include 
using tools and documentation in support of cataloging with RDA. |more 
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/kids>

Challenges with Managing Streaming Media and Other Digital Content for 
Academic Libraries
/Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m.  4 p.m. event code: ALC1/

Providing streaming media services is a challenge for academic 
libraries. This workshop will address new issues and trends in the 
acquisition, management, and licensing for streaming media and other 
digital distribution conduits. |more 
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/digitalcontent>

Beyond the Looking Glass. Real World Linked Data: What Does It Take to 
Make It Work?
/Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m.  4 p.m. event code: ALC3/

Discussions on linked data often focus on the technology alone. What 
beyond technology is required for success? |more 
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/linked>

Video Demystified: Cataloging with Best Practical Guides
/Friday, June 26, 8 a.m.  4 p.m. event code: ALC5/

This workshop will provide an overview of cataloging video recordings 
using Resource Description and Access (RDA), MARC21, and the newly 
issued Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) best practices cataloging 
guides for DVD/Blu-ray discs and streaming media. |more 
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/video>

Registration Fees
/Register through theALA Annual Conference website. 
<http://alaac15.ala.org/register-now>/

The price of each full-day preconference is:
*$219*for ALCTS members^*
* $269*for ALA members
*$ 99*for retired members and student members
*$319*for nonmembers
^* (ALCTS members: remember to use code ALCTS2015 to receive the 
discounted price.)

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