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Cataloguing Syriac
by Tamsyn Bayliss 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

*Apologies for cross-posting* Hello, I have a cataloguing query and wondered if anyone can help... I have a foreign language book, which has been identified as Syriac Aramaic, in Estrangela. A colleague thinks this is similar to the works around Manichaeism, a religion founded in Persia in the 3rd century. This book was probably bound in England, mid-late 19th century, and the only English being a small label for "Watkins binder", who seemed to work with religious texts in foreign languages in late 19th C. Attached are a few photos of the title page, last page, other text and the cover. If anyone might be able to help me translate the title and imprint, please get in touch! Kind regards, Tamsyn Tamsyn Bayliss | Cataloguing Librarian | Auckland War Memorial Museum | Tamaki Paenga Hira | The Domain, Private Bag 92018, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand | www.aucklandmuseum.com<http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/> | M | P +64 9 309 0443 ext 7258 | F +64 9 379 9956 | E tbayliss(a)aucklandmuseum.com<mailto:tbayliss@aucklandmuseum.com> [cid:image001.jpg@01D09FA0.F14D8EC0]<http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/>[cid:image002.jpg@01D09FA0.F14D8EC0]<http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/whats-on/exhibitions/taku-tamaki-auckland-sto…> Follow us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Auckland/Auckland-Museum/59046185916>, Twitter<http://twitter.com/Auckland_Museum>, YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/aucklandmuseum>, Instagram<http://instagram.com/aucklandmuseum> and Pinterest<http://www.pinterest.com/aucklandmuseum/>. Shop online<http://store.aucklandmuseum.com/>. Auckland Museum Trust Board ("Auckland Museum") accepts no liability for any opinion contained in this email. The material in this email is confidential to the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient: please do not copy, use or disclose this communication; please notify us immediately by email or by telephone (64 9 309 0443) and then delete this email. Where this is a communication unrelated to the business of Auckland Museum, Auckland Museum does not accept any responsibility for its contents. ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal #####################################################################################

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Open Polytechnic and Victoria University Cataloguing course sponsorship
by Joanne Rowan 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Good afternoon, If you are thinking about studying in 2015, currently completing a library qualification or looking for a professional development opportunities then this may be the opportunity for you. CatSIG is offering two opportunities for sponsorship in the following cataloguing courses ***72272 Cataloguing and Classification This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from July 2014 and is a distance learning course. For more information see http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/subjects-and-courses/72272-cataloguing-and… Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience. The workload is approximately 12 hours per week CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $730.00) ***INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using FRBR, RDA, AACR2, MARC, DDC and LCSH; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; next-generation catalogues; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 3 (November to February) 2015/6 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance. This paper can be completed as part of the Master of Information Studies or Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate of Information Studies programmes, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for * graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management. * graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning. Pre-requisites: INFO 527 Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience. For more information about the course see http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/study/courses/info-546 For more information about the Information Studies programmes, including enrolment information: http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/index.aspx CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $1,235.40) ................................................ * You do not have to be a CatSIG member to apply for sponsorship. * CatSIG cannot guarantee entry to this course. Our selection of students is conditional on their acceptance into the course. Applicants must ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying. * CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicants when they have been selected for the course. The applicants will be responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial payment of fees. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicants have completed and passed the course. To apply, please write a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally, no more than 1-2 paragraphs. The closing date for applications for sponsorship is Friday 19th June, 2015. Please email applications and enquiries to catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com<mailto:catsigcommittee@gmail.com> Joanne Rowan CatSIG Convenor c/o Serials Unit Libraries and Learning Services University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142 New Zealand Phone: 649 3737 599 extn 87725 Fax: 649 3737 401 Email: jf.rowan(a)auckland.ac.nz<mailto:jf.rowan@auckland.ac.nz> Joanne Rowan Serials extn 87725

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Nga Upoko Tukutuku Maori Subject headings update, June 2015
by Catherine Amey 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Tena tatou katoa We are pleased to announce that Nga Upoko Tukutuku, the Maori Subject Headings project has completed another upload of new kaupapa/terms. These terms came from the work of Te Whakakaokao, the Maori Subject Headings Working Group, at a hui held in April 2015. There are 7 new terms that have been added to Nga Upoko Tukutuku and are ready for use in library catalogues, and also 20 changed terms. This work has resolved a number of long-standing and significant issues. Nga kaupapa hou / New terms •Aratohu ma te pouako = Teachers' guides •Ngangara = Invertebrates •Ngohe = Learning activities •Puoro = Music •Rangimarie = Peace •Rauemi = Resources •Taonga = Something highly prized or valuable, which is rarely seen Te mahi whakahou / Changes to existing terms •The new top term, Taonga has been added, which is used to describe something that is rare, highly prized, or valuable. •Some persistent questions around the use of the terms Ngarara and Ngangara have been resolved. The scope of the term Ngarara has been revised to make it clear that it describes many invertebrate animals including reptiles, spiders, insects, centipedes, and various larvae. It is also used to refer to a creature or supernatural being whose form incites fear. A new narrower term, Ngangara has been added, which is limited to describing invertebrate animals including insects, worms, centipedes, gastropods and various larvae. •The scope of the term Tohu has been refined to make it clear that this refers to spiritual signs, omens and guidance as well as physical emblems, insignia, and symbols. •A new term Rangimarie has been added to convey the concept of peace. This is a narrower term of Tikanga tuku iho, which is used for abstract values and principles which underlie Maori social relations and correct conduct. It also relates to Rongomatāne, the personification of peace. •The scope and relationships of the term Patupaiarehe (used for fairylike creatures who are supernatural beings) have been clarified, and a new Tutukutuku, Tahurangi, has been added. •The scope of Matauranga has been clarified to make it clear that this refers to theoretical or practical knowledge acquired through education and/or experience. •A general term for music, Puoro has now been created. This is a narrower term of both Waka toi, Contemporary arts, and Mahi a Rehia, which is used to refer to all Maori traditional pastimes and games. •The scope of the term Whatu has been refined to make it clear that this refers to a technique of twining to weave. •A number of terms have been added to describe educational resources. Aratohu ma te pouako can be used for Teachers' resources, while Ngohe is specific to learning activities. There is also a new term Rauemi, which is used for resources in general. We apologise for the absence of macrons. It has not been possible to include these, for technical reasons relating to the email client. If you have any questions, or potential terms you want to suggest, please email reo(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:reo@dia.govt.nz>. Na nga kaimahi o Te Whakakaokao http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/mshupoko/index.htm

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News request for next issue of Catapult
by Anoushka McGuire 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Good afternoon all, Have you recently completed a cataloguing project, implemented a new system, or completed some cataloguing training? We're getting the June issue of Catapult together and we are looking for interesting cataloguing news from around the country. If you’ve read something thought-provoking, attended a workshop or watched a stimulating conference presentation and would like to share your thoughts, we’d love to include those too! If you have something to share with the cataloguing community, could you please send it to one of us before Friday 5th June: Anoushka McGuire anoushka.mcguire(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:anoushka.mcguire@dia.govt.nz> Jenny Hammond jenny.hammond(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:jenny.hammond@dia.govt.nz> Catherine Amey catherine.amey(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:catherine.amey@dia.govt.nz> Many thanks! Anoushka, Jenny and Catherine Anoushka McGuire | Senior Collection Description Librarian National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Direct Dial: +64 4 470 4524 | 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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Join us on a Janeathon?
by Christine Todd 12 May '15

12 May '15

A group of NLNZ cataloguers were intrigued by the “Janeathon” held at the American Library Association’s Mid-winter conference in January. The purpose of the workshop was to: “catalog Jane Austen resources with software specifically designed to use RDA: Resource Description and Access [RIMMF]. In addition to building practical experience with "native" (not MARC-based) RDA, participants will explore the very real issues inherent in using Resource Description Framework (RDF) statements in aggregated “packages” ready to contribute to the Linked Data world.” The details of the original event can be found here<http://www.rdatoolkit.org/janeathon>, and a report on the event is available here<http://www.rda-jsc.org/Jane-athon.html>. We would like to try something similar here in New Zealand and wondered whether any of you would like to join us. CatSig has identified this as an area of interest for New Zealand cataloguers and are adding their support. Thanks to CatSig, we are very fortunate that Deborah Fritz, one of the presenters at the ALA Janeathon, is likely to be present. We are considering holding the event in Wellington just before or just after the National Digital Forum. This year NDF itself is on 13th -14th October. As covered in the information about the original event, you must be prepared to be an active participant. You don’t have to be an expert in either RIMMF or RDA, but you should come ready to work with both. You should be prepared, as a minimum, to download the RIMMF software, work through the series of tutorials available on the RIMMF website<http://www.marcofquality.com/wiki/rimmf3/doku.php?id=examples>, and bring along some examples to work with. Ideally, you would be able to bring a laptop with the RIMMF software loaded on it to work with on the day, but being at least a little familiar with the software beforehand is more important. While the cataloguers at the National Library have spent quite a lot of time using RDA, we are novices in the use of RIMMF and still grappling with RDF triples and what it all means for cataloguing. This means that we are not in a position to offer the full range of expertise available at the original Janeathon, but hopefully we can provide a supportive and fun space to explore, trial and learn, and have some interesting and constructive conversations around RDA and linked data. If you are interested, could you please let me know by May 27th. This will help us with working out what kind of space might be needed. Any questions? Please contact me at this email or via the contact information below. Chris Todd PS we are thinking about changing the theme to something with more of a NZ connection Chris (Christine) Todd | Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1 National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Direct Dial: +64 4 474 3093 | Extn: 3093 Corner of Molesworth & Aitken Streets | PO Box 1467, Wellington 6140, New Zealand | www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs .

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Cataloguer at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 04 May '15

04 May '15

Become a part of an innovative team at Wheelers, a large New Zealand library supplier providing outsourced selection, cataloguing and processing services. Wheelers is seeking a professionally qualified cataloguer with at least 3 years' recent cataloguing experience. The cataloguer will be responsible for performing a variety of bibliographic duties in the customer's Library Management System, including original cataloguing and bibliographic record upgrades of books and DVDs. Cataloguing is done according to national and international practices and standards (RDA, AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA and Dewey 23) as well as customer requirements. The cataloguer will function as part of a team of professionals and paraprofessionals to ensure that outgoing materials meet company standards in terms of quality, timeliness and quantity. Experience with original cataloguing and cataloguing of DVDs would be an advantage but training will be provided The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. Flexible family friendly working hours may be discussed at the interview. Wheelers is based on the North Shore of Auckland, just off the motorway in Glenfield. For a Job Description and/or further information contact Fenella Gordon, Library Services Manager, at <mailto:fenella@wheelers.co.nz> fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz or 094797979 ext. 204. Applications close 18 May 2015. Fenella Gordon BSc(Hons), DipLib Library Services Manager Wheelers www.eplatform.co <http://www.wheelers.co.nz/> www.wheelers.co.nz P +64 9 479 7979 EXT 204 F +64 9 479 7949 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield PO Box 305404, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757 <mailto:fenella@wheelers.co.nz> fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz <http://www.wheelers.co.nz/> cid:image001.jpg@01CFBC66.18422D70

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Reminder: CatSIG survey
by Tamsyn Bayliss 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

Apologies for cross-posting Dear colleagues, Thank you to everyone who has completed the CatSIG survey so far. There is still time to respond and the survey is live until the end of April. We're keen to here from non-CatSIG members too. The CatSIG Committee would like to invite you to answer a brief survey. We're hoping to improve training, communication and support by finding out the needs and opinions of the wider cataloguing community, from non-members and members of CatSIG alike. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes to answer and any feedback would be greatly appreciated. The closing date is 1st May 2015. You can access the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NA3uWkLXu9HUJPLAqZDtGY5wwnNBlAla0uJe-yBiUL… Kind regards, Tamsyn Tamsyn Bayliss | Cataloguing Librarian | Auckland War Memorial Museum | Tamaki Paenga Hira | The Domain, Private Bag 92018, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand | www.aucklandmuseum.com<http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/> | M | P +64 9 309 0443 ext 7258 | F +64 9 379 9956 | E tbayliss(a)aucklandmuseum.com<mailto:tbayliss@aucklandmuseum.com> Auckland Museum Trust Board ("Auckland Museum") accepts no liability for any opinion contained in this email. The material in this email is confidential to the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient: please do not copy, use or disclose this communication; please notify us immediately by email or by telephone (64 9 309 0443) and then delete this email. Where this is a communication unrelated to the business of Auckland Museum, Auckland Museum does not accept any responsibility for its contents. ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal #####################################################################################

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Lead Cataloguer at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

Become a part of an innovative team at Wheelers, a large New Zealand library supplier providing outsourced selection, cataloguing and processing services. Wheelers is seeking a professionally qualified cataloguer to act in a leadership role with primary responsibility for a library customer group. Cataloguers are responsible for performing a variety of bibliographic duties in the customer's Library Management System, including original cataloguing and bibliographic record upgrades for all formats. Cataloguing is done according to national and international practices and standards (RDA, AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA and Dewey 23) as well as customer requirements. The Cataloguer will function as part of a team of professionals and paraprofessionals to ensure that outgoing materials meet company standards in terms of quality, timeliness and quantity. The successful candidate will have at least 3 year's recent cataloguing experience with an eye to future trends and possibilities, demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs and technology. The role requires a positive attitude and high level communication skills (internal, external, written and verbal). The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. Flexible family friendly working hours may be discussed at the interview. Wheelers is based on the North Shore of Auckland, just off the motorway in Glenfield. For a Job Description and/or further information contact Fenella Gordon, Library Services Manager, at fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz or 094797979 ext. 204. Applications close 28 April 2015. Fenella Gordon BSc(Hons), DipLib Library Services Manager Wheelers www.eplatform.co <http://www.wheelers.co.nz/> www.wheelers.co.nz P +64 9 479 7979 EXT 204 F +64 9 479 7949 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield PO Box 305404, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757 <mailto:fenella@wheelers.co.nz> fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz <http://www.wheelers.co.nz/> cid:image001.jpg@01CFBC66.18422D70

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CatSIG survey
by Tamsyn Bayliss 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Apologies for cross-posting. Hello, The CatSIG Committee would like to invite you to answer a brief survey. We're hoping to improve training, communication and support by finding out the needs and opinions of the wider cataloguing community, from non-members and members of CatSIG alike. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes to answer and any feedback would be greatly appreciated. The closing date is 1st May 2015. You can access the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NA3uWkLXu9HUJPLAqZDtGY5wwnNBlAla0uJe-yBiUL… Kind regards, Tamsyn Tamsyn Bayliss | Cataloguing Librarian | Auckland War Memorial Museum | Tamaki Paenga Hira | The Domain, Private Bag 92018, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand | www.aucklandmuseum.com<http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/> | M | P +64 9 309 0443 ext 7258 | F +64 9 379 9956 | E tbayliss(a)aucklandmuseum.com [cid:image001.jpg@01D072C5.8BC34B60]<http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/>[cid:image002.jpg@01D072C5.8BC34B60]<http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/whats-on/exhibitions/gallipoli-in-minecraft> Follow us on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Auckland/Auckland-Museum/59046185916>, Twitter<http://twitter.com/Auckland_Museum>, YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/aucklandmuseum>, Instagram<http://instagram.com/aucklandmuseum> and Pinterest<http://www.pinterest.com/aucklandmuseum/>. Shop online<http://store.aucklandmuseum.com/>. Auckland Museum Trust Board ("Auckland Museum") accepts no liability for any opinion contained in this email. The material in this email is confidential to the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient: please do not copy, use or disclose this communication; please notify us immediately by email or by telephone (64 9 309 0443) and then delete this email. Where this is a communication unrelated to the business of Auckland Museum, Auckland Museum does not accept any responsibility for its contents. ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal #####################################################################################

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Latest Library of Congress BIBFRAME update forum video available
by Anoushka McGuire 29 Mar '15

29 Mar '15

Good morning all, I just thought I’d pass this on as the June issue of Catapult is so far away. The video of the latest Library of Congress BIBFRAME update forum, which was held at ALA Midwinter on 1 Feb, is now available. It doesn’t seem to be on the official BIBFRAME site yet, but it was posted on Infodocket last week: http://www.infodocket.com/2015/03/23/now-available-video-recording-of-bibli… There’s a little more information about the upcoming LC cataloguing-in-BIBFRAME pilot which will be sometime between May and June, including glimpses of the tools in development. Cheers, Anoushka Anoushka McGuire | Senior Collection Description Librarian National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Direct Dial: +64 4 470 4524 | www.natlib.govt.nz The National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs The National Library’s refurbished Molesworth Street building is now open from, Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5.00pm. The Alexander Turnbull Reading Rooms and Turnbull Gallery are open, Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00pm. All welcome.

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