March 2026 - CatSIG - lists.ecs.vuw.ac.nz

National Library seeks input into support plan for transition to new cataloguing standard
by Sandra McKenzie 30 Mar '26

30 Mar '26

Kia ora koutou, The National Library is thinking about ways to best support the transition of New Zealand libraries to the cataloguing standard Official Resource Description and Access (RDA). This standard will come into effect next year, replacing the Original RDA which will not be accessible via the Web after May 11, 2027. Original RDA was first published online in June 2010, with the last update in April 2017. As you will appreciate, information technology has changed a lot since then. There have already been changes in MARC records sourced from the National Library of New Zealand, and over the coming months, New Zealand libraries will be seeing changes in records sourced internationally as the transition to the Official RDA gets closer. You can read more about the changes in our MARC records here: https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/cataloguing-standards-at-the-national-lib… If you would like to send in ideas, or get in touch for more information, please email Sandra McKenzie, Senior Collection Description Specialist, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa (email:sandra.mckenzie@dia.govt.nz) before 30 April 2026. Thank you in advance for your manaakitanga and ideas. Sandra McKenzie | Senior Collection Description Specialist National Library of New Zealand | Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua DDI: +64 4 4623926 www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> I work Monday – Thursday I work from home on Tuesday

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Call for content: December issue of Catapult
by Hazel L 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Kia ora koutou, Worked on an interesting project lately? It's that time again: Catapult is seeking cataloguing related content for December's issue, and a cataloguer to profile. Please email me or the catsig committee with your submission (or any questions) by the 20th of December. Kia pai tō ra, Hazel Loughrey Catapult editor

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FW: [rdaoceania] Feedback on proposals for April RSC Meeting
by Bridget Jennings 11 Mar '26

11 Mar '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. As Jack says below, there are three new proposals to be discussed at the next meeting of the RDA Steering Committee. You can let me know if you have any comments on these. Again as Jack points out, the Translations paper may be of interest to people working with rare materials. Ngā mihi, Bridget CatSIG ORDAC Rep From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 10:51 am To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: [rdaoceania] Feedback on proposals for April RSC Meeting Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi all, I'm seeking feedback on three proposals that will be discussed during the 28 April 2026 Meeting of the RSC<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/save-times-rsc-public-sessions-april-no…>. Please send through any thoughts you have before Monday 13 April. Don't hesitate to email me directly(jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org>), or if preferred, use the RDA Oceania list to have your feedback visible by the community. Document Number Title RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/2<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/sites/default/files/uploads/RSC_TechnicalWG_2026…> [Proposal on] Soft-deprecated elements: “Details” elements RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/1 <https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctechnicalwg20261> [Proposal on] Soft-deprecated elements related to Manifestation: material RSC/TranslationsTLO/2026/1<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/sites/default/files/uploads/RSC_TranslationsTLO_…> Proposal on adding new elements, applicable to rare and old materials, to the RDA Toolkit, the corresponding new definitions to the Glossary, and the corresponding new properties to RDA Registry The proposals from the Technical Working Group relate to "Soft-deprecated elements". There is a concise and informative introduction in RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/1 that provides the background. This continues some of the discussion relating to parallel elements discussed at the last session. The third proposal will be of interest to those working with rare and old materials. If you have any other comments or things you would like me to raise, please don't hesitate to let me know - if you'd prefer to chat just let me know and we can find a time. Kind regards, Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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