ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group -Midwinter call for presenters

 



Call for Presenters

 

Subject:  ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group -Midwinter call for
presenters

 

  ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group invites speakers for its

  meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Denver, Saturday,

  January 24, 2009, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Presentation topics should be

  of current interest to catalogers, cataloging managers and

  administrators.

 

  Possible topics include, but are not limited to: evolution, definition,

  and functions of the catalog and cataloging norms; emerging concepts and

  implementations of "next generation catalogs"; RDA; FRBR; cataloging in

  hybrid and digital libraries; changes in basic cataloging work and

  catalogers' responsibilities; changes in catalogers' workflows;

  emerging perceptions of cataloging quality; how end users' expectations

  and behaviors affect cataloging norms; metadata records and elements in

  different contexts; and the impact of web norms on cataloging norms from

  the perspectives of web developers and catalogers.

 

  Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Time will

  be allowed for questions and answers. Speakers are encouraged to lead

  discussions.

 

      Please send abstracts of proposals to co-chairs by December 1, 2008.

 

       Adrienne A. Aluzzo                          Birdie MacLennan

       Metadata Librarian                         Director, Resource  

             Description & Access

       Wayne State University                   University of Vermont

       Work: (313) 577-6439                      Work:  (802) 656-2016

       E-mail: bb4892_at_wayne.edu             E-mail: bmaclenn_at_uvm.edu

 

       Co-Chairs ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group

 

  We look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

 

Adrienne Aluzzo

Metadata Librarian

SEL, 7th Floor, WSU

313/577-6439

bb4892_at_wayne.edu