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Practical training for Official RDA - new NLNZ resources released
by Joanne Rowan 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

Kia ora koutou The latest release of our practical training resources in Official RDA is now available through Niche Academy. https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz The tutorials in this release include: * Serial works * Archived websites * Music scores These tutorials are aimed at cataloguers already describing these types of resources and they assume you have completed all the previous training. There is also a new tutorial on parallel aggregates. This tutorial is limited to describing parallel aggregate text resources with a static extension plan. Resources to support your RDA training<https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz/course/78231?categoryId=27693> has been updated and includes the on-request resources listed in the Phase 1 training plan so you can access them directly. We’ve also added a new document to our resources on the Toolkit: RDA Toolkit - NLNZ approach to resource description<https://access.rdatoolkit.org/Document/Document?documentId=efa32f78-2ecd-4f…>. This document is used as a starting point for NLNZ cataloguers but may be of interest to others. As well as links to all our MAPs and supporting documentation it includes an expected workflow, questions to start your thinking when deciding how to describe a resource and links to resources to help make decisions. NLNZ cataloguers are now training in music sound recordings and cartographic resources and you will start to see records for these resources soon. Please contact nznb(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:nznb@dia.govt.nz> if you have questions about our training materials, or just want to talk about RDA. Ngā mihi Teresa Teresa Preston | Team Leader Collection Description (Cataloguing Team 2) National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Direct Dial: +64 4 462 3976 | www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs [Logo-test]

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LIANZA CatSIG quarterly discussion sessions
by Joanne Rowan 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

LIANZA CatSIG is planning a series of quarterly discussion sessions to follow on from a really great catch-up in May. We came away from this catch-up with some key topics to focus discussions on going forward: August 2025 Education and professional development: what’s available and what needs aren’t being met in New Zealand? November 2025 Systems: comparing notes on LMSs February 2026 Reparative description: problematic terminology and how do you identify and deal with it? May 2026 Discovery: making the metadata work for the public view Registrations for our next quarterly discussion session on Education will be open next month, so look out for this. If you have an ideas for discussion points, please send them through to catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com. Please feel free to forward this to your colleagues and cataloguing associates who may not be on the CatSIG list. Here are the links from the previous webinar LIANZA Cataloguing resources https://www.lianza.org.nz/cataloguing-resources/ Library Juice Academy https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/all-courses/ https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/005-introduction-to-cataloging/ RDA Toolkit learning resources https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/learning-resources NLNZ RDA training National Library of New Zealand Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz?category=27693> CatSIG list server – at top of page https://www.lianza.org.nz/cataloguing-professional-development/ Catapult archive https://lianza.recollectcms.com/nodes/browse/?tax=eyJudGlkcyI6W10sInZhbHVlI… Ngā mihi nui, Joanne Rowan Scholarly Content Advisor

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ORDAC webinar on Monday - reminder
by Bridget Jennings 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Kia ora, Apologies for cross-posting. Just to highlight this webinar on Wednesday 11 June at 1pm. Ngā mihi, Bridget Jennings _________________________ Kia ora, This has been posted a few times to a few places already, but just in case anyone's missing the registration link here it is<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_396-KxPqTKSnRKNYezWL_g#/regi…>. This time it's Australia's turn to tell us what's happening on their side of the ditch with transitioning to Official RDA. The last two sessions about NLNZ's experience are up on the RDA Toolkit website<https://www.youtube.com/@RDAToolkitVideo> if you're wanting to review, but this one's an entirely Aussie show so come along and hear all about it. [cid:ii_mbiqh8440] See you there! Charlotte Christensen, MLIS RLIANZA Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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ORDAC Q&A Webinar on NLNZ's Official RDA Implementation
by Joanne Rowan 13 May '25

13 May '25

Join ORDAC for a Q&A Webinar on NLNZ's Official RDA Implementation! Date: Monday, May 19th, 1 pm (NZ time) Topic: NLNZ's implementation of the Official RDA Come along with your questions—this session is your chance to engage directly and get insights from the team! Webinar Registration - Zoom<https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p_yEW7PJReCUU-91Y7ZY_g#/regi…> Catch up before the session: Watch the webinar, "Practical implementation of Official RDA at NLNZ", here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r8HCq2s4wE We look forward to seeing you there!

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April 2025 issue of Catapult available
by Hazel L 13 May '25

13 May '25

Kia ora koutou, The April 2025 issue of Catapult is now available here: https://lianza.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/7145?lsk=fa2972e775f3c3bfa25b808b… Kia maiea tō rā, Hazel Loughrey Catapult editor

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Register now - LIANZA CAT SIG – Cataloguing Update and Discussion Forum, Tuesday, May 20, 2025
by Joanne Rowan 02 May '25

02 May '25

LIANZA CAT SIG - CATALOGUING UPDATE AND DISCUSSION FORUM Tuesday May 20, 10.00AM-11.00AM It has been a while since cataloguers have had a chance to get together to kōrero about cataloguing issues, and a lot has been going on! This is an opportunity to come together virtually to discuss what’s happening in the cataloguing world, including the progress of Official RDA. As a starting point, these are some discussion questions we want to discuss: Cataloguing in general * Are you a sole cataloguer, or are you in a team? * How much cataloguing is a part of your role? * How much original / copy / [other] cataloguing do you do? * What has changed over the last few years with respect to cataloguing in your institution? * What challenges are at the forefront of your mind and your colleagues ' minds? * Do you feel you have enough cataloguing support in your role? Official RDA * Have you had a chance to engage with official RDA, e.g. in training, reading, or watching webinars? * What changes have you seen coming through in catalogue records (e.g. NLNZ official RDA implementation)? * How have these changes affected what you do? * What approach have you taken to decide how to respond to the changes? * Have you started original cataloguing using Official RDA Communication * How much communication do you have with cataloguers outside of your institution? * Would it be helpful to have more communication? * What ways? If you can’t make it but want to send some feedback, contact catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com<mailto:catsigcommittee@gmail.com>.

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Call for content: December issue of Catapult
by Hazel L 09 Mar '25

09 Mar '25

Kia ora koutou, Attended an interesting talk recently? Catalogued something unique? Have thoughts on implementing new RDA? Catapult is seeking content for December's issue, and a cataloguer (perhaps you!) to profile. Please email me or the catsig committee with your submission (or any questions) before the 16th of December. Kia pai tō ra, Hazel Loughrey Catapult editor

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RDA proposal for comment
by Charlotte Christensen 04 Mar '25

04 Mar '25

Kia ora, There is a new proposal put forward by NARDAC, the North American RDA Committee, ahead of the April RDA Steering Committee meeting: RSC/NARDAC/2025/1 - Proposal on numerals associated with given names<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rscnardac20251> RSC/NARDAC/2025/1 | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rscnardac20251> Title: Proposal on numerals associated with given names Document Number: RSC/NARDAC/2025/1 Author/Constituency: Prepared by NARDAC (North American RDA Committee) Document Type: Proposal Year: 2025 Status: To be discussed in the Public Session of the April 2025 RSC Meeting. www.rdatoolkit.org This is a simple proposal to broaden existing options in RDA to make provision for numerals that aren't only in Roman numeral form. In particular I would be interested in any examples from our region which might get included here, but if you have any other comments on the proposal itself please do let me know. All feedback is needed to be in to me at charlotte(a)rdatoolkit.org by end of working day Monday 10 March. Ngā mihi nui, Charlotte Christensen Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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Proposed changes to Library of Congress Subject Headings
by Joanne Rowan 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

Kia ora koutou, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa understands that the Library of Congress has proposed changes to their current subject headings relating to Mount Denali and the Gulf of Mexico. The Policy, Training, and Co-operative Programs Division of the Library of Congress will make the final decisions on changing these headings. Our library systems vendor, Ex Libris, load the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) into the Community zone of Alma (their system) and changes to headings are automatically reflected in all Ex Libris libraries who use LCSH as a subject thesaurus. The National Library of New Zealand uses LCSH in the records we create. The National Library of New Zealand will now also create local authorities for Mount Denali and the Gulf of Mexico and use these for all records in our catalogue to which they apply. The National Library of New Zealand will keep a watching brief on any further changes that may be proposed for the LCSH. If you have any questions please email: nznb(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:nznb@dia.govt.nz> Apologies for cross-posting. Ngā mihi, Kim Gutchlag Manager, Collection Development and Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua Mobile: 027 669 7003 www.dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz/>

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Second release of practical training resources for Official RDA
by Joanne Rowan 27 Feb '25

27 Feb '25

Kia ora koutou In August 2024 NLNZ cataloguers began cataloguing using Official RDA. In December 2024 we released the first part of our practical training resources. The second part of our practical training in Official RDA is now available through Niche Academy. https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz The tutorials in this release cover aggregate manifestations and encoding Official RDA in MARC 21. The new tutorials have been added to the Practical Cataloguing pathway. https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz/pathway/79487 There is also a bonus tutorial with some miscellaneous extra lessons. We may add more lessons to this tutorial over time. NLNZ has implemented Official RDA for serial works and music scores and we hope to release tutorials covering these formats following the July Toolkit release along with a tutorial on parallel aggregates. As our implementation proceeds we’ve changed some of our earlier decisions on how we encode Official RDA in MARC 21. We’ve updated the website to reflect this and you can see the updated decisions here https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/cataloguing-standards-at-the-national-lib… Please contact nznb(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:nznb@dia.govt.nz> if you have questions about our training materials, or just want to talk about RDA. Ngā mihi Teresa Teresa Preston | Team Leader Collection Description (Cataloguing Team 2) National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Direct Dial: +64 4 462 3976 | www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs [Logo-test]

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