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FW: [ACAT] 2 new papers from LC librarians
by Paul Staincliffe 12 Jan '07

12 Jan '07

Colleagues. For those not on Autocat. The first paper is an interesting comment on why LC should reverse its SAR decision. Also recommended for anybody who is confused about the implications of the decision. NLNZ even gets a little mention! Regards Paul -----Original Message----- Subject: [ACAT] 2 new papers from LC librarians I have just read 2 new papers by LC librarians. Worth our attention. http://www.guild2910.org/SARS%20PAPER.pdf http://www.guild2910.org/AFSCMEMoreOnWhatIsGoing.pdf David Bade University of Chicago

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Announcement - Subject Access to Māori Materials
by Paul Staincliffe 13 Dec '06

13 Dec '06

Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa in association with CatSIG is pleased to announce a series of one day seminars on providing subject access to Māori materials and on cataloguing Māori materials. Both Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku (Maori Subject Headings List) and the Iwi/Hapu Names List were developed as part of the Māori Subject Headings Project jointly sponsored by LIANZA, Te Rōpū Whakahau and the National Library. The seminars will cover: * Introduction to Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku/Māori Subject Headings * Cataloguing Māori language materials * Assigning terms from Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku * Assigning terms from the Iwi/Hapu names list. There will be an opportunity to practice applying these resources. Examples for discussion can be submitted beforehand. The seminars are scheduled for mid-March 2007 and will be offered in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, depending on demand. Before we can confirm the exact details we need expressions of interest in attending. Expressions of interest will not bind you to attend, but will enable us to gauge demand. The seminars will be free to CatSIG members. Members of LIANZA who are not CatSIG members, and others, will pay a nominal fee. Please send expressions of interest (clearly indicating “Subject Access to Maori Materials” in the subject line) to Robyn East, Bibliographic Services, National Library of Wellington, robyn.east(a)natlib.govt.nz.

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Workflow for Endeavour users
by Kathryn Mercer 30 Nov '06

30 Nov '06

Hi We're migrating to Endeavour software next year and anticipate that our acquisitions-cataloguing workflow will alter as a result. We are interested in knowing how other libraries (especially NZ tertiary institutions) using the software organise their workflows. (With the number of libraries that have migrated in the last few years, perhaps someone already has a file on this that they'd be willing and able to share?) Feel free to forward my email on if you know of someone else who may be able to help. Regards Kathryn Mercer Cataloguing Librarian Waikato Institute of Technology Private Bag 3036 Hamilton 2020 New Zealand Tel +64 7 834 8888 Direct Tel: 834 8800extn 8120 Fax +64 7 838 0707 www.wintec.ac.nz

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FW: Virtual cataloging volunteers needed
by Ksenija Obradovic 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Is there a need to say more about future of our profession! Cheers, Ksenija ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ksenija Obradovic Cataloguing Librarian University of Auckland Library, Te Tumu Herenga Private Bag 92019 Auckland New Zealand mailto:k.obradovic@auckland.ac.nz phone 64 9 3737599 ext.85797 fax 64 9 3737401 http://www.auckland.ac.nz/lbr/libhome.htm -----Original Message----- From: AUTOCAT [mailto:AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU]On Behalf Of Jennifer E Watson Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 1:15 PM To: AUTOCAT(a)LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU Subject: Virtual cataloging volunteers needed The Second Life Libraries Cataloging Group is seeking volunteers to create and manage a virtual cataloging system. Second Life is a 3D virtual world with over 1 million members. The Second Life Library 2.0, Caledon Branch Library, Teen Library, Consumer Health Library, and Medical Library provide library services to these members. The purpose of the Cataloging Group is to set up a cataloging system that can by used by library patrons inside Second Life to locate library resources, and to catalog Second Life library resources onto this system. We are looking for volunteers interested in cataloging and/or systems librarianship. You can work from anywhere and contribute as many or as few hours as you like. If you would like to be a part of this exciting project, visit http://infoisland.org/drupal/kickbuttcatalogers to sign up. We are also looking for volunteer(s) to manage the Second Life del.icio.us account at http://del.icio.us/secondlifelibrary . Please contact jwatso21(a)utmem.edu to volunteer. Looking forward to seeing you in Second Life! Jennifer Watson Second Life Library Cataloger Head, Electronic & Collection Services University of Tennessee Health Science Center jwatso21(a)utmem.edu

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authorities
by Kathryn Mercer 02 Nov '06

02 Nov '06

Hi We are looking at migrating our database from a DRA system to Voyager next year. We are looking at options for producing a file of authority records that match our bibliographic records, including the possibility of sourcing these from Te Puna or another agency. I'm told the Te Puna option is quite expensive, so we would be interested to hear of any library's experiences of other options, including costs, logistics and data quality. Regards Kathryn Mercer Cataloguing Librarian Waikato Institute of Technology Private Bag 3036 Hamilton 2020 New Zealand Tel +64 7 834 8888 Direct Tel: 834 8800extn 8120 Fax +64 7 838 0707 www.wintec.ac.nz

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Did you attend a CatSIG/TQM Book Blitz workshop?
by Paul Staincliffe 25 Oct '06

25 Oct '06

Colleagues - if you attended the above workshop (1 or 2), and have a copy of Cataloging with AACR2 & MARC21, please visit http://www.marcofquality.com/ to download update number 3. There is no charge for the update. Regards, Paul

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CatSIG - Committee Representation
by Paul Staincliffe 19 Oct '06

19 Oct '06

Colleagues With the announcement earlier this week that Janess Stewart has joined the Committee we only have one remaining vacancy. Currently, we do not have any Committee members from the South Island, and we would like to remedy this anomaly so that the Committee can fairly represent all cataloguers irrespective of their geographic location. If you are in the South Island and would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG stainclp(a)waikato.ac.nz

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CatSIG Committee update
by Paul Staincliffe 18 Oct '06

18 Oct '06

Colleagues On behalf of the CatSIG Committee, it is with great pleasure that I inform you that Janess Stewart has joined the Committee. Janess is currently the Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, National Library of New Zealand. Janess brings to your Committee a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from a successful career in cataloguing and related disciplines and we look forward to working with her. Regards, Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG

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Cataloguing websites
by oliverly＠craighead.school.nz 17 Oct '06

17 Oct '06

Hello Catsigers On the advice from Paul Staincliffe from University of Waikato I am repeating a question I posted on the AOTOCAT listserve this week. I hope that this is OK. Cheers, Lynette Oliver I am an assistant librarian in a small high school in New Zealand. I am studying cataloguing part time and am preparing a report on the pros and cons of cataloguing websites and including them in library catalogues. I was wondering if anyone would mind letting me know if they catalogue websites for their libraries and any problems they have, such as on-going maintenance, sites disappearing etc. Your opinions on the usefulness of having the sites available on the OPACs would also be interesting, if thats not asking too much. Thank you for your help (in anticipation ;-)) Lynette Oliver Assistant Librarian Craighead Diocesan School Timaru --- oliverly(a)craighead.school.nz http://www.craighead.school.nz/ -- -------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent using Telecom SchoolZone. www.schoolzone.net.nz This email has been scanned for viruses by Telecom SchoolZone, but is not guaranteed to be virus-free. --------------------------------------------------------------

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CatSIG AGM
by Paul Staincliffe 17 Sep '06

17 Sep '06

Colleagues The CatSIG AGM will be held during the LIANZA Conference, on Wednesday 11 October, at 12.30. As well as the reports of the past year's activities, we will have Brenda Chawner from Victoria University of Wellington speaking on her recent research. The AGM is your chance to voice your opinion on what you want and expect from the Committee, so come along and have your say. There are two vacancies on the Committee and we welcome expressions of interest, either on the day or before. If you need any more incentive, lunch will be provided. CatSIG AGM Agenda 2006 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Guest speaker, Brenda Chawner 4. Convenor's report 5. Treasurer's report 6. Committee member changes and vacancies 7. LC Series decision - what's happening in your library? 8. Committee activities / Continuing Professional Development - what do you want? 9. Any other business Regards Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG

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