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Call for Volunteer Libraries to Test Application Profile for AI Processes
by Bridget Jennings 03 Aug '26

03 Aug '26

Kia ora koutou, If your institution is interested in testing using AI in cataloguing, or has been doing so, then you may be interested in this (details below). Ngā mihi, Bridget Bridget Jennings CatSIG Committee ORDAC From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: Monday, 3 August 2026 11:35 am To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: [rdaoceania] Call for Volunteer Libraries to Test Application Profile for AI Processes Hi all, If your institution is currently using or testing AI for cataloguing, this call may be of interested: Call for Volunteer Libraries to Test Application Profile for AI Processes | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/working-groups/call-volunteer-libraries-tes…> A draft application profile has been developed to assist users in creating prompts by the Joint RDA Board and RSC Working Group on Artificial Intelligence | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rdaboard/AIworkinggroup>. Please direct any questions to Ahava.Cohen(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:Ahava.Cohen@rdatoolkit.org> Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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Cataloguing courses
by Sharon Cornwall 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

Has any had any experience with the Australian TAFE cataloguing courses? If so, how did you find them? There are two courses: Cataloguing for beginners https://www.alia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=CB1026 Cataloguing for practitioners https://www.alia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=CP0726 They are both listed on the ALIA training webpage: https://alia.org.au/Web/Web/Training/ALIA%20Training.aspx Nga mihi [cid:image001.png@01DD0EC5.841A1170] Sharon Cornwall Principal Librarian: Collection Services HB Williams Memorial Library | Gisborne District Council E: info(a)gpl.govt.nz<mailto:info@gpl.govt.nz> | P: +64 6 867 6709 A: 34 Bright Street, Gisborne | Web<https://www.gpl.govt.nz> | Fb<https://www.facebook.com/GisborneLibrary> | App<https://www.gpl.govt.nz/digital-library/library-apps>

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Proposals related to $v from Tentaive List 2607
by Tali Boardman 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

[Apologies for cross-posting this email; please share widely, particularly with rare materials librarians] Tēnā koutou katoa, The ALA Core SAC Working Group on $v Retention would like to draw the library community's attention to several proposals from the Library of Congress on the latest subject headings Tentative List (2607<https://classweb.org/tentative-subjects/2607.html>) to change established authority records that include $v. These are: * Botany $v Pre-Linnean works → Pre-Linnean botany (sp 85015997) * Natural history $v Pre-Linnean works → Pre-Linnean natural history (sp 85090231) * Zoology $v Pre-Linnean works → Pre-Linnean zoology (sp 85149989) These proposals change a topic/form combination into a topic. Patrons would expect the revised headings to be used for works about Pre-Linnean sciences, not examples of Pre-Linnean scientific works (i.e., contemporary works discussing Pre-Linnean sciences would presumably also get assigned the revised subject headings). The proposals run counter to the Library of Congress' assurance in January 2026<https://www.loc.gov/aba/cataloging/subject/form-announcement.pdf> that "There is no requirement for any institution to follow the Library's practice of not using $v," since libraries cannot choose to use subject headings that no longer exist. They also undermine the January 2026 FAQ<https://www.loc.gov/aba/cataloging/subject/formfaq.pdf> statement that "Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) will continue to maintain the authority records for all form subdivisions," and that the Library of Congress would merely "modify [authority records that use $v subfields as part of a controlled string] to give alternate instructions" rather than completely alter them. The Working Group recommends that anyone concerned about these proposals email listcomments(a)loc.gov<mailto:listcomments@loc.gov> by Monday, July 20, 2026 with opposition to the changes. ***************** And a friendly reminder that those concerned about ongoing developments are welcome to sign the Open letter about further alterations to Library of Congress Subject Headings<https://docs.google.com/document/d/18R2WMf9qAj5twyH6ue9BD4nnpoI7XQs7gCIvwzf…> and/or Open letter about the LCSH modernization discussion group<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KzIdIedSOkUyeQbsj_q8wj1_7ax3qTNY4YCXu3W…>, and if desired endorse the recommendations in the Working Group's report<https://docs.google.com/document/d/12sYgYhVSyM1nObY-QeH-VySjYHxoSQTEj2xwBFT…>, through the July 31, 2026 deadline (after which the Group will cease activities). The signing form can be found here: https://forms.gle/9Q5b5Vc57jTqMjw76 Thanks for considering emailing, signing, and/or endorsing, and making your voice heard! Nāku noa, nā Tali Boardman (She/Her) Te Matapihi Heritage Access Specialist Libraries, Community Spaces & Archives | Wellington City Council Whare Pukapuka me ngā Wāhi Pāpori | Te Kaunihera o Pōneke Ph: 04-830 8311 E: tali.boardman(a)wcc.govt.nz<mailto:karl.tilley@wcc.govt.nz> | W wcl.govt.nz<http://www.wcl.govt.nz/>

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Official RDA Toolkit - June release and National Library updates to policy statements
by Anoushka McGuire 25 Jun '26

25 Jun '26

Kia ora koutou, The June 2026 update of the Official Resource Description and Access (RDA) Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/about> is now live. We are delighted to share that this release includes 287 newly added and changed policy statements from Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand (NLNZ). Every element page and option in the Toolkit is now supported by a corresponding NLNZ Policy Statement. We have also updated our NLNZ Guidance<https://access.rdatoolkit.org/Document/Document?documentId=d9c0232c-5588-49…> and NLNZ Encoding<https://access.rdatoolkit.org/Document/Document?documentId=d7809696-408f-4f…> documents, providing additional support for descriptive practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. For a full overview of our approach to resource description using RDA, and links to all our supporting documentation please see our page NLNZ approach to resource description<https://access.rdatoolkit.org/Document/Document?documentId=efa32f78-2ecd-4f…>. Changes to the RDA Toolkit This is a relatively small release from the RDA Steering Committee (RSC). Please see June 2026 RDA Toolkit Release<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/june-2026-rda-toolkit-release> Updates to NLNZ Policy Statements Recent additions and updates may be of particular interest, including guidance on: * creating access points for collective agents (such as iwi, hapū, and agents using joint pseudonyms), and * recording values that appear in non-Roman scripts on resources. We are planning to update our Niche Academy tutorials<https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz?category=27693> so they align with the latest NLNZ policy statements and guidance, as well as other changes to the RDA Toolkit. While we don’t have a confirmed timeline yet, this work is on our roadmap — so please stay tuned for updates. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you of the RDA countdown clock displayed at the top of the Original RDA Toolkit. For more information on transitioning to Official RDA, please visit: The Countdown Clock and Transitioning to Official RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/countdown-clock-and-transitioning-offic…> If you have any questions, please contact us at nznb(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:nznb@dia.govt.nz> ngā mihi Anoushka McGuire | Team Leader, Metadata Services, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> The National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs

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FW: [rdaoceania] Request for feedback on proposals for July RSC meeting
by George Sweetensen 10 Jun '26

10 Jun '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Below is another proposal relevant to rare materials that will be discussed at the July RDA Steering Committee meeting. Please let me know if you have any feedback or questions. Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: 09 June 2026 11:48 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: Re: [rdaoceania] Request for feedback on proposals for July 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, Many thanks for the feedback received during last week's drop in session. I would like to also request feedback on another recently published proposal particularly relevant to rare materials due for discussion at the July meeting: * RSC/TranslationsTLO/2026/2 Proposal on adding ““scribe agent / etc.”, “scribe agent / etc. of”, “wood engraver agent / etc.” and “wood engraver agent / etc. of” as new elements to the RDA Toolkit, the corresponding new definitions to the Glossary, and the corresponding new properties to RDA Registry * Ready for Constituency Review: RSC/TranslationsTLO/2026/2 | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/ready-constituency-review-rsctranslatio…> This proposal is a response to feedback on submissions to the last proposal RSC/TranslationsTLO/2026/1 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<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctranslationstlo20261>. It aims to include some terms identified as missing from community feedback. Please let me know any feedback you might have before June 22 through this mailing list or by email to Jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:Jack@rdatoolkit.org>. Please circulate to any colleagues that may be interested. Best, Jack On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM Jack Ennis Butler <jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org>> wrote: HI everyone, There are three proposals due to be discussed at the July RSC meeting<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/save-times-rsc-public-sessions-april-no…>. * RSC/ExamplesEditor/2026/1<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rscexampleseditor20261> * RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/3<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctechnicalwg20263> * RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/4<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctechnicalwg20264> RSC/ExamplesEditor/2026/1 - Proposal to revise the preferred order of recording sources for early printed resources in Data provenance: Recording a source of metadata that is a manifestation that is being described This proposal seeks to align the preferred order of recording sources with the RDA edition of Decriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials. It will be of interest to all those working with early printed resources. More information is available here: RSC/ExamplesEditor/2026/1 Ready for Community Consultation | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/rscexampleseditor20261-ready-community-…> RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/3 - Resource-to-resource digest, review, and critique elements This proposes to remove soft deprecated elements from the Official Toolkit used for relating resources to other resources. The proposed elements to remove are extremely granular and in many cases superfluous. More information is available here: Latest News on Soft-deprecated Terms | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/latest-news-soft-deprecated-terms> RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/4 - Soft-deprecated elements specific to content and carrier types In proposal recommends removing elements that relate only to specific carriers. These are considered to be redundant in the content as they are adequately covered by RDA Carrier Type and other elements. More information is available here: Latest News on Soft-deprecated Terms | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/latest-news-soft-deprecated-terms> Please send me your feedback by 22 June to ensure we can compile all responses effectively. I will schedule an online drop in session Friday 5 June at 1 pm AEST if anybody would like to discuss or provide non-written feedback. I will send out more details the week before. I also wanted to flag that amendments proposed by ORDAC received through community feedback were successfully adopted at the April meeting for RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/2 Soft-deprecated elements: “Details” elements<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctechnicalwg20262>. Community feedback was also taken onboard by the RSC regarding RSC/TranslationsTLO/2026/1 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<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctranslationstlo20261>. We anticipate a follow-up proposal will be compiled shortly to take account of the points raised. This is a great reminder of why your feedback is so important. More information about recent developments including links to recorded can be found at the page RSC News | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/news> As always, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Best wishes, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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FW: Metadata and AI: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and Skills Gaps (Free Webinar)
by Bridget Jennings 29 May '26

29 May '26

Apologies for cross posting the cross posting! Just to draw your attention to the free webinar below. It is on at a bad time, but you might get a recording if you register? Ngā mihi, Bridget Jennings CatSIG Committee Wellington City Libraries From: Charlene Chou <Charlene.Chou(a)NYU.EDU> Sent: Friday, 29 May 2026 8:51 am Subject: Metadata and AI: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and Skills Gaps (Free Webinar) *Apologies for cross postings* Dear colleagues, The Dublin Core Academy<https://academy.dublincore.org/> is pleased to offer a free webinar course, Metadata and AI: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and the Skills Gap. Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC (10 AM Eastern) for a one-hour panel discussion featuring practitioners and researchers exploring where AI is delivering value for metadata work, the training and competency gaps, and the ethical responsibilities of metadata librarians. Register at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__academy.dublincore.org… Space is limited. All are welcome! Best regards, Ying Hsang & Charlene Dublin Core Academy<https://academy.dublincore.org/> -- Charlene Chou Head of Knowledge Access New York University, Division of Libraries New York, NY 10012 Phone: 212-998-2489 Email: Charlene.Chou(a)nyu.edu<mailto:Charlene.Chou@nyu.edu> ******************************************************************** If you wish to stop receiving messages from OCLC-CAT or otherwise amend your preferences, you can do so here<https://www.oclc.org/forms/internet-subscription.en.html>. Or email listserv(a)oclclists.org<mailto:listserv@oclclists.org> including the relevant text below in the body of the email: • To unsubscribe: "unsubscribe OCLC-CAT" • To receive OCLC-CAT in digest form: "set OCLC-CAT digest" • To set your options to no mail: "set OCLC-CAT nomail" • To receive these messages in the future "set OCLC-CAT mail" To contact the list owners directly please send your message to OCLC-CAT-request(a)OCLCLISTS.ORG<mailto:OCLC-CAT-request@OCLCLISTS.ORG>. If you unsubscribe from OCLC-CAT, you will no longer be able to participate in any of its features, including the public forum. To unsubscribe from all OCLC marketing email communications (including all OCLC listervs, OCLC Connect emails, OCLC event notifications, product/service/cooperative updates and newsletters), please email us at unsubscribe(a)oclc.org<mailto:unsubscribe@oclc.org>. By participating in this list, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to the Code of Conduct: https://policies.oclc.org/en/engagement/code-of-conduct.html and Terms of Use: https://policies.oclc.org/en/engagement/terms-of-use.html. All personal data you transfer will be handled by OCLC in accordance with its Privacy Statement: https://policies.oclc.org/en/privacy/privacy-statement.html.

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FW: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]
by George Sweetensen 28 May '26

28 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Here is the link to the recording from yesterday’s webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock --ORDAC Version<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypAEBQ_Di_0> Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of "Ennis Butler, Jack (IMT, Black Mountain)" Sent: 28 May 2026 13:57 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: RE: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] 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. UNOFFICIAL Hi Chris, Thanks for getting in touch. I’m glad you asked as I was just about to send it around! You can find the recording of the Oceania session here: What to Know About the Countdown Clock --ORDAC Version<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypAEBQ_Di_0> Best, Jack From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au> <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au>> On Behalf Of Christine Sloan Sent: Thursday, 28 May 2026 11:54 AM To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania@nla.gov.au> Subject: RE: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] UNOFFICIAL 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 Jack! Is there a recording available for this session, or should I just listen to the original webinar? Cheers, Chris From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au> <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au>> On Behalf Of "Ennis Butler, Jack (IMT, Black Mountain)" Sent: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:25 PM To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania@nla.gov.au> Subject: RE: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] CAUTION: External email. Only click on links or open attachments from trusted senders. ________________________________ 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. UNOFFICIAL Hi all, It was great to have so many people come along. Please forward to any interested colleagues. As promised, here are the links mentioned: * The Countdown Clock and Transitioning to Official RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/countdown-clock-and-transitioning-offic…> * RDA Steering Committee | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc> * RSC Members | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsc-members> * Working Groups | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/workinggroups> * Implementing Official RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/implementingRDA> * Learning Resources | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/learning-resources> * Finding Your Way with RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/finding-your-way-rda> * Application Profiles: A Deeper Dive (and How Not to Drown)<https://www.youtube.com/@RDAToolkitVideo> * RDA Toolkit Youtube<https://www.youtube.com/@RDAToolkitVideo> * National Library of New Zealand Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz?category=27693> * Official RDA - National and State Libraries Australasia<https://www.nsla.org.au/our-work/rda/> * Oceania | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/oceania> * Oceania RDA Discussion List | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/oceania/rdalist> I would also recommend keeping an eye on RSC News | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/news> to stay up to date. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions through the Oceania RDA Discussion List or at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Have a great afternoon! Best, Jack From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au> <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au>> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 9:19 AM To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania@nla.gov.au> Subject: Re: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 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, Just a reminder about this webinar tomorrow. It's your chance to ask questions about the path ahead. If you would like me to raise a question on your behalf, please let me know at jack(a)ratoolkit.org<mailto:jack@ratoolkit.org> Have a great day! Best, Jack On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM Jack Ennis Butler <jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org>> wrote: Hi everyone, I'd like to draw your attention to a free webinar taking place next Wednesday 27 May at noon Canberra AEST What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat>. This will be a fantastic chance to hear directly from RSC Chair Elect Robert L. Maxwell and RDA publisher James Hennelly now that the countdown clock is ticking<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/waking-countdown>. This is a repeat of a webinar recently run at a timezone better suited for us. In it they will describe what is happening this year as we build up to the withdrawal of Original RDA as a supported project in May 2027. Where will the Original instructions go? What about Policy Statements and local annotations? And what do you need to do if your institution has still to make the leap to Original RDA? There will also be the chance to ask any questions at the end. I highly recommend attending if you can make the time. Please circulate to anybody who may be interested, Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. You can use the mailing list or reach me directly at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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FW: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026
by George Sweetensen 26 May '26

26 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Just a reminder that the What to Know About the Countdown Clock<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat> webinar is tomorrow at 2pm (NZDT). Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: 26 May 2026 11:19 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: Re: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 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, Just a reminder about this webinar tomorrow. It's your chance to ask questions about the path ahead. If you would like me to raise a question on your behalf, please let me know at jack(a)ratoolkit.org<mailto:jack@ratoolkit.org> Have a great day! Best, Jack On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM Jack Ennis Butler <jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org>> wrote: Hi everyone, I'd like to draw your attention to a free webinar taking place next Wednesday 27 May at noon Canberra AEST What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat>. This will be a fantastic chance to hear directly from RSC Chair Elect Robert L. Maxwell and RDA publisher James Hennelly now that the countdown clock is ticking<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/waking-countdown>. This is a repeat of a webinar recently run at a timezone better suited for us. In it they will describe what is happening this year as we build up to the withdrawal of Original RDA as a supported project in May 2027. Where will the Original instructions go? What about Policy Statements and local annotations? And what do you need to do if your institution has still to make the leap to Original RDA? There will also be the chance to ask any questions at the end. I highly recommend attending if you can make the time. Please circulate to anybody who may be interested, Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. You can use the mailing list or reach me directly at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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Ngā Upoko Tukutuku Māori Metadata Update - Mei | Haratua | May 2026
by Catherine Amey 24 May '26

24 May '26

Tēnā koutou, e ngā rangatira The latest collection of new and changed Ngā Upoko Tukutuku terms are now available for use on the National Library website.<https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/nga-upoko-tukutuku> The open data page<https://natlib.govt.nz/about-us/open-data/nga-upoko-tukutuku-metadata> has also been updated, using a new process to generate the files. As far as we can tell, there should be no issues, but please contact reo(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:reo@dia.govt.nz> if you have any difficulties with loading the files into your database. Below is a selection of the changes - please explore the website<https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/nga-upoko-tukutuku> for the full list. Nga Upoko Tukutuku terms may be used to describe unpublished as well as published collections, and we welcome requests for terms relating to all kinds of resources. As usual, we’d love to have more requests to work on, whatever the nature of the material you are describing - tukua mai ōu whakaaro mō ngā ingoa me tāpiri anō ki te pae tukutuku! If you can’t find an existing term, and you can't find an existing term in our thesaurus to suit your item, please email reo(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:reo@dia.govt.nz> with your suggestion and the details of what you were working on. Suggestions in English where you don't know a Māori term are very welcome. One of our new terms for this release is ‘Rere,’ so please get those requests flying in and we'll add them to our worklist. Ngā kaupapa hou — Haratua, Mei | New terms — May 2026 New terms have been interlaced into Ngā Upoko Tukutuku to describe concepts ranging from the women’s rights movement to the economy, the environment, and the human body. Ara tātai -- Destiny Kaikorohiti – Chiropractors Kahu tākaro – Sports uniforms Kai kōhua – Boil-up Kakīroa – Giraffes Kiwa -- A demigod associated with Te Moana Nui ā-Kiwa Mātāpono – Principles Mātātuhi kārikiōrangi -- Cyanotypes Niho – Human teeth Ngutu riwha – Cleft palate Papangarua – Quilts Pāpātanga hua moni – Interest rates Pūngao hau -- Wind energy Pūrātoke -- Glowworms Rere – Movement Takaroa – The Kāi Tahu term for Tangaroa Tarapouahi – A garment that incorporates a woven band supporting loose strands of harakeke fibre Tohe mana wāhine – Movements for women’s rights Tokorau – Separation, Divorce Tūmahi – Verbs Wētā punga – Giant weta Tāngata | People We added the term Mātāpono to describe many kinds of principles, including constitutional principles, iwi strategic principles, learning principles, and principles in the context of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This broad term can be combined with other terms to convey the specific nature of the principles described. Please note that Mātāpono does not encompass scientific principles. The new term Tohe mana wāhine was included to convey concepts of women’s rights and collective movements for women’s rights. We also adjusted the English scope note for Mana wahine, the female element, to make it clear that it is not appropriate to use this term for contemporary western feminism. Another new kupu is Tokorau, which describes divorce or separation in the context of personal relationships. We noted that marriage pre-colonisation did not entail the transfer of property and was not an economic transaction. Ōhanga | Economy We shifted Whakahaere rawa (Resource management) from sitting under Taiao (Environment) to Ohanga (Economy). This reflects the common usage of the word “rawa” to refer to economic resources. The phrase Whakahaere rawa implies a transactional approach, which does not seem appropriate in the context of care for the Taiao and for Papatūānuku. We added an English scope note to Whakahaere rawa to make this clear to descriptive staff. The new term Pāpātanga hua moni conveys the concept of interest rates, with a reference from the loan term Pāpātanga itareti. Taiao | Environment The economy relies on the environment within which it exists. Pūngao hau (Wind energy) has been added as a narrower concept of the broad category Pūngao (Energy). Pūngao brings together other terms for renewable energy, such as Pūngao kōmaru, the energy from the sun’s rays, and Pūngao hiko, which refers to electrical energy in general. We also added the term Rere, which describes movement in a very broad sense, from water running, to time, birds, kites, and airplanes flying. However, a narrower term should be used if appropriate. Moving from the physical to the biological environment, there is now a new term for Pūrātoke, which refers to glowworms in their larval stage, but not the adult fly. Pūrātoke sits under the broader concept Ngāngara, which is a collective term for invertebrate animals, including insects, worms, centipedes, gastropods, and various larvae. A term for Wētā punga, the giant wētā, has also been included. Tīnana | Human body Our bodies exist within the environment, and we have added new terms to convey aspects of human health and the human body. These include Niho (Teeth), Ngutu riwha (Cleft palate) and Kaikorohiti (Chiropractors). Kaikorohiti may also be used to describe the Chiropractic discipline. Clothing protects and adorns the human body. The new term Tarapouahi describes a garment that incorporates a woven band supporting loose strands of harakeke fibre. The Tairāwhiti Museum includes images of Tarapouahi<https://collection.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz/objects/7086/tarapouahi>. Food is also vital for physical well-being and we have added a term for Kai kōhua (Boil-up), a comforting prospect as winter approaches! Noho ora mai Nā ngā kaimahi o Te Whakakaokao

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FW: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026
by George Sweetensen 20 May '26

20 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Just highlighting the below webinar taking place next Wednesday 27th May at 2pm NZST. Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: 20 May 2026 23:53 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 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 everyone, I'd like to draw your attention to a free webinar taking place next Wednesday 27 May at noon Canberra AEST What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat>. This will be a fantastic chance to hear directly from RSC Chair Elect Robert L. Maxwell and RDA publisher James Hennelly now that the countdown clock is ticking<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/waking-countdown>. This is a repeat of a webinar recently run at a timezone better suited for us. In it they will describe what is happening this year as we build up to the withdrawal of Original RDA as a supported project in May 2027. Where will the Original instructions go? What about Policy Statements and local annotations? And what do you need to do if your institution has still to make the leap to Original RDA? There will also be the chance to ask any questions at the end. I highly recommend attending if you can make the time. Please circulate to anybody who may be interested, Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. You can use the mailing list or reach me directly at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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