In order to become metadata librarians, catalogers are going to have to
starting considering the creative use of non-library sources of data and
information. My argument was the best way to do this, is to do it. If given
the opportunity, catalogers will rise to the task.
I don't think my case is unusual. I cataloged for 18 years and now spend all
my work time immersed in XML standards (and non-MARC library metadata
standards). I'm involved in all aspects of digital library development
including system administration. I've learned programming and use it in my
day-to-day work. Change is possible and most catalogers will find their
place in this new world.
Chris
Christine Schwartz
Metadata Librarian
Princeton Theological Seminary Library
christine.schwartz_at_ptsem.edu
On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Weinheimer Jim <j.weinheimer_at_aur.edu>wrote:
>
> As I have pointed out many times before, catalogers are immensely
> important, but they are not trained to think in ways such as, "Should there
> be a system that allows dbpedia to interoperate with our authority files to
> make a better searching experience for our patrons?" or "How can we use
> Google Trends & Analytics to find out how our tools can fit in better?" or
> "How can we completely rethink workflow to include RSS feeds for automatic
> updates?"
>
>
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Received on Tue Sep 21 2010 - 14:29:07 EDT