OLAC (Online Audiovisual Catalogers) has been investigating ideas for improving access to moving image works for some time (see http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/27). I am hoping to apply for a grant for a demonstration project. I have put together an overview of what I hope can be done at http://ilocker.bsu.edu/users/kmcgrath/world_shared.
The basic goals I see for this experiment at this point are:
1. Import and convert current MARC manifestation-level bibliographic records into FRBR-based records, including both work/primary expression records (similar to an IMDb record) and records with expression- and manifestation-level limiters linked to items in libraries or archives to help users find the particular item(s) that meet their needs.
2. Create an end-user interface for searching, browsing, and obtaining moving image materials that leverages facets based on structured data to improve browsing and navigation.
3. Develop a back-end maintenance module that supports adding new records, editing and merging existing records, and deleting records in single record and batch mode.
I am looking for people who would be interested in brainstorming and fleshing out the details of a grant proposal and possibly being involved in an eventual grant.
If you would like to participate in this discussion, please send me an email at kmcgrath_at_bsu.edu by Monday, October 12, stating why you're interested in this project and what you think you could contribute. We need all sorts of perspectives, including cataloging/metadata, database design, web design, user needs assessment, user interface construction, budgeting, etc., etc. Or even if you're just interested in taking part in the discussion.
Thank you.
Kelley
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Kelley McGrath
Cataloging and Metadata Services Librarian (A/V)
Bracken Library
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-3350
kmcgrath_at_bsu.edu
Received on Thu Oct 01 2009 - 10:22:18 EDT