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NLNZ Official RDA training resources available
by Teresa Preston 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

Kia ora koutou NLNZ cataloguers have recently completed the first phase of our Official RDA training. This first phase of training covers basic concepts, refreshing what is already known from Original RDA and introducing some new concepts. A package of our training resources is now available. The package consists of: * a plan for a seven-week programme of weekly discussions; * weekly prescribed readings and Niche Academy tutorials; * a Further Reading List. This training plan assumes you have a subscription to the RDA Toolkit. (©2010-2023 - American Library Association, Canadian Federation of Library Associations, and CILIP: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals). Subscriptions are available through EPIC https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/epic. If your library is a Kōtui library you already have access. Details on subscribing directly are here https://www.rdatoolkit.org/subscribe and a free 30-day trial is available. NLNZ cataloguers will be starting our second phase of training in the new year and the training materials for this phase will also be made available. Please contact nznb(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:nznb@dia.govt.nz> to receive a copy of the training resources or for advice. To read more about NLNZ plans for implementation of Official RDA see Anoushka McGuire’s article in the latest issue of Catapult https://www.lianza.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Catapult-December-2023… 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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August issue of Catapult from LIANZA CatSIG is available
by Joanne Rowan 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

Kia ora koutou, The August issue of Catapult from LIANZA CatSIG is available at https://lianza.org.nz/resources/describenz/catapult/<https://lianza.org.nz/resources/describenz/catapult/> We are seeking items of interest for future issues of Catapult. If you’re keen to write a piece please get in touch with the CatSIG committee at catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com<mailto:catsigcommittee@gmail.com>. Ngā mihi nui, Joanne Rowan Scholarly Content Advisor Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/ E librarycollections(a)auckland.ac.nz<mailto:librarycollections@auckland.ac.nz> P +64 9 923 7725

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FW: Anchor Archive Zine Thesaurus: an alternative to LCSH
by Catherine Amey 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

Kia ora koutou Ngā mihi o Hineraumati ki a koutou! (Summer greetings). Forwarding this post on, as it may be of interest to libraries with zine collections, or when describing resources where LCSH terms seem inadequate. Nāku noa nā Catherine -----Original Message----- From: Radical Cataloging <RADCAT(a)LISTSERV.UGA.EDU> On Behalf Of Violet Fox Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 6:58 AM To: RADCAT(a)LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: Anchor Archive Zine Thesaurus: an alternative to LCSH If you've ever been frustrated by LCSH, consider taking a look at the Anchor Archive Zine Thesaurus: https://anchorarchive.org/subject-thesaurus/ As of this month, the thesaurus now has a MARC code for use in a 650 _7 subfield 2 (zst); see that announcement at: https://loc.gov/marc/relators/tn231205src.html The Zine Subject Thesaurus is a general vocabulary that's not just for zines—it might come in handy for other radical resources in your collections, or for terms where LCSH seems out-of-date or particularly conservative. A group of volunteer librarians recently reviewed the entire vocabulary to improve consistency in hierarchical structure and terminology. Please share the word and let me know if you have any questions! Thanks, Violet

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Cataloguer at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

Wheelers is looking for professionally qualified Cataloguers to join our team. Wheelers is New Zealand's leading library supplier and provider of outsourced selection, cataloguing and processing services and the business is continuing to grow. We offer you the opportunity to work with an innovative company dedicated to providing excellent service. Our main client base for cataloguing is New Zealand public libraries. Cataloguers at Wheelers are responsible for bibliographic cataloguing, both copy and original, Dewey classification and assigning fiction genres. Cataloguing and classification are done according to national and international practices and standards (RDA, AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA and Dewey 23), as well as to individual client requirements. Cataloguers are expected to meet company standards in terms of quality, timeliness and quantity of work output. Substantial copy cataloguing experience is essential. Candidates with experience cataloguing for a public library in the last 3 years will have a significant advantage. Experience with original cataloguing would be an advantage but is not required. We value people who are collegial, self-motivated and flexible in their work habits. We have a wonderful supportive team and offer flexible working hours, with the possibility of remote working. Ideally, we are seeking someone to work full time. There is flexibility regarding the number of hours per week or job sharing, as the appointment of the best candidate is paramount. We are conveniently located on the Auckland North Shore in Glenfield. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, we’d love to hear from you. For a Job Description and/or any queries contact Samantha Carroll, People & Capability, at samanthac(a)wheelers.co.nz Apply by emailing a covering letter with your CV to samanthac(a)wheelers.co.nz You must be legally entitled to work in NZ to apply for this position. Ngā mihi, Fenella Fenella Gordon BSc(Hons), DipLibr Library Services Manager Wheelers 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 fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz

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Consultation on dual-language names
by Charlotte Christensen 12 Nov '23

12 Nov '23

[apologies for cross-posting] Kia ora, ORDAC are seeking feedback on a draft proposal to add options to RDA allowing for the recording of dual-language names, both as corporate bodies and as places, and as the Oceania representative to the RDA Steering Committee (RSC) I'd like your help in making sure we get good community input. Dual-language naming is increasingly common in our region. This occurs where a corporate body or place is known by a name that includes words from more than one language. Uluru/Ayer's Rock and Aoraki/Mt Cook are identifiable places where the names appear in this form in the relevant gazetteer. While using only part of the name would still be recognisable, the official form is to include both at the same time regardless of which language you are speaking when you use them. Please do take the time to read the draft proposal document and consider the following questions: * regardless of whether you would use the added options at your own institution, do they make sense to you or is something unclear/missing? * do you have any examples from other countries/situations where the same problem occurs? If you have any feedback, please send it directly to charlotte(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:charlotte@rdatoolkit.org> so we can refine this proposal before it is presented to the RSC in 2024. The proposal can be found here: http://rda-rsc.org/sites/all/files/Consultation%20version%20-%20ORDAC%20RSC… ngā mihi nui, Charlotte Christensen ORDAC RSC representative Charlotte Christensen RLIANZA Mātanga Whakaahuaanga Kohinga Matua Senior Collection Description Specialist Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand Direct Dial: 07 867 1234 www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> | dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz/> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs [Logo-test] Charlotte Christensen RLIANZA Mātanga Whakaahuaanga Kohinga Matua Senior Collection Description Specialist Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand Direct Dial: 07 867 1234 www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz> | dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs [Logo-test]

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FW: Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington professional development opportunity: Mātauranga Māori & Tukua workshop FREE
by Catherine Amey 24 Sep '23

24 Sep '23

Tēnā tātou Forwarding on this free professional development opportunity for workers in the GLAM sector, which will be held at Te Rau Karamu, the marae at Massey University’s Wellington campus. The second day of the workshop, Tukua, focuses on how to navigate and apply Ngā Upoko Tukutuku<https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/nga-upoko-tukutuku> (Māori metadata), and is particularly relevant to both research librarians and descriptive staff/cataloguers. Ngā mihi nunui Nā Catherine Catherine Amey Mātanga Metararaunga Whaimana, Authority Metadata Specialist Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand PO Box 1467, Wellington 6140, Aotearoa New Zealand 021 026 03324 | www.dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz/> (He Pākehā ahau; pronouns: she/her/hers) The National Library of New Zealand is part of the Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs [cid:image001.jpg@01D9EFA1.0CCF8500] From: Te Rōpū Whakahau <trw(a)trw.org.nz<mailto:trw@trw.org.nz>> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:38 PM To: TRW General <trw-general(a)trw.org.nz<mailto:trw-general@trw.org.nz>> Subject: Mātauranga Māori & Tukua workshop FREE Tēnā tātou e rau rangatira mā He mihi poto tēnei ki a koutou ngā morehu o Te Rōpū Whakahau. Registrations are open for FREE professional development. WHAT: Mātauranga Māori & Tukua workshop two day overnight marae stay COST: Free - Course, accommodation* and meals are free, travel and other expenses are at your own / organisation cost. WHEN: 8:45am (pohiri) Thursday 12 to 4.30pm Friday 13 October 2023 WHERE: Wellington - Massey University marae, Te Rau Karamu - 5 Hayward Tce, Mt Cook For information on mātauranga Māori and Tukua workshop check out the mātauranga Māori offering here<https://wordpress.com/page/trw.org.nz/3246> For info on the draft programme and to register please visit our site here<https://wordpress.com/page/trw.org.nz/5750> Or you can register here.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWi-NQzKuTgOpnqYFqdLE3l9varyqjzbv…> *Accommodation is on the marae. Blankets, toiletries and towels not included. Te Rōpū Whakahau acknowledge the support of NZLPP and the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aoteraroa, ka nui te mihi. Nā mātou, Ngā Kaiwhakahau

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RDA Examples Editor Position Open
by Charlotte Christensen 13 Aug '23

13 Aug '23

Kia ora, Cross-posting this advertisement for the role of RDA Examples Editor in case you haven't seen it on RDA-L. ngā mihi, Charlotte Christensen Oceania representative to the RSC Charlotte Christensen RLIANZA Mātanga Whakaahuaanga Kohinga Matua Senior Collection Description Specialist Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand Direct Dial: 07 867 1234 www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> | dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz/> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs [Logo-test] From: Anne Welsh via ALA Connect <Mail(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2023 8:31 PM To: Charlotte Christensen <Charlotte.Christensen(a)dia.govt.nz> Subject: RDA-L : RDA Examples Editor Position Open The RDA Steering Committee (RSC) seeks a qualified library professional with expertise in RDA and cataloging to take on the role of RDA Examples... -posted to the "RDA-L" community [American Library Association]<https://connect.ala.org/> RDA-L<https://connect.ala.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer?CommunityKe…> Post New Message<mailto:ALA-rdal@ConnectedCommunity.org> RDA Examples Editor Position Open<https://connect.ala.org/discussion/rda-examples-editor-position-open#bm8d22…> Email a reply to the discussion<mailto:ALA_rdal_8d2288b1-9851-4121-9f5d-570f0a3b8f48@ConnectedCommunity.org?subject=Re:%20RDA%20Examples%20Editor%20Position%20Open> Send a private message via email<mailto:RSCSecretary@rdatoolkit.org?subject=Re:%20RDA%20Examples%20Editor%20Position%20Open> [Anne Welsh]<https://connect.ala.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=04726033-c406-42cc-…> Aug 11, 2023 3:31 AM Anne Welsh<https://connect.ala.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=04726033-c406-42cc-…> The RDA Steering Committee (RSC) seeks a qualified library professional with expertise in RDA and cataloging to take on the role of RDA Examples Editor for a two-year term. The purpose of the role is to support the RSC in the development and maintenance of examples in RDA: Resource Description and Access. The RDA Examples Editor creates and maintains examples in RDA, provides examples for the Toolkit website, chairs the Examples Working Group<http://www.rda-rsc.org/ExamplesWG>, and serves as an ex-officio member of the Translations Working Group<http://rda-rsc.org/node/614>. There will be a period of overlap with the term of the current Examples Editor to allow for thorough training and a fluid transition for this crucial post. The successful candidate would train with Honor Moody from October-December 2023. Honor will be staying on as a member of the Examples Working Group, and will be available for questions in January 2024. Their term would then commence in January 2024 and end in December 2026. The incumbent may apply for a second term. The RDA Examples Editor is a member of the RDA Steering Committee and is expected to attend regular conference calls as well as the annual RSC in-person meeting. Travel and subsistence expenses to the annual meeting are covered by the RDA Fund. A description of the position responsibilities and requirements is available here<http://rda-rsc.org/sites/all/files/ExamplesEditorResponsibilities2023.pdf>. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the team responsible for developing RDA, the global standard enabling discovery of content. Questions? Contact Anne Welsh, RSC Secretary, at rscsecretary(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:rscsecretary@rdatoolkit.org> To apply for this position, please submit the application form (available in pdf<http://rda-rsc.org/sites/all/files/RDAExamplesEditorApplication.pdf> and docx<http://rda-rsc.org/sites/all/files/RDAExamplesEditorApplication.docx>) to rscchair(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:rscchair@rdatoolkit.org> by the close of business 11 September 2023. ------------------------------ Anne Welsh RSC Secretary | www.rda-rsc.org<http://www.rda-rsc.org/> Editorial Consultant, ALA Digital Reference | RDA Toolkit ------------------------------ Forward<https://connect.ala.org/communities/all-discussions/forwardmessages?Message…> You are subscribed to "RDA-L" as charlotte.christensen(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:charlotte.christensen@dia.govt.nz>. To change your subscriptions, go to My Subscriptions<http://connect.ala.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions>. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to Unsubscribe<http://connect.ala.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=6f96415…>.

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Survey on Soft-Deprecated Terms: Please respond by 15 September 2023
by Charlotte Christensen 06 Aug '23

06 Aug '23

[Apologies for cross-posting] In case you haven't seen this on RDA-L, there is an open survey on soft-deprecated elements in the Official RDA. The RSC are very interested in responses to inform whatever thinking descriptive communities have done on this, whether having decided for or against, or whether communities simply haven't considered them at all yet. Further details are available in the original email from the RSC Secretary, copied below. The survey is open for just over a month, so please take the time to have a look and discuss and help us provide an Oceania perspective on how you see the future of these elements. ngā mihi, Charlotte Christensen Oceania representative to the RDA Steering Committee Charlotte Christensen RLIANZA Mātanga Whakaahuaanga Kohinga Matua Senior Collection Description Specialist Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand Direct Dial: 07 867 1234 www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> | dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz/> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs [Logo-test] From: Anne Welsh via ALA Connect <Mail(a)ConnectedCommunity.org> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 8:52 PM To: Charlotte Christensen <Charlotte.Christensen(a)dia.govt.nz> Subject: RDA-L : Survey on Soft-Deprecated Terms: Please respond by 15 September 2023 Dear all The RSC made a commitment to the library community during the 3R Project that any existing element in original RDA would be retained... [American Library Association]<https://connect.ala.org/> RDA-L<https://connect.ala.org/communities/community-home/digestviewer?CommunityKe…> Post New Message<mailto:ALA-rdal@ConnectedCommunity.org> Survey on Soft-Deprecated Terms: Please respond by 15 September 2023<https://connect.ala.org/discussion/survey-on-soft-deprecated-terms-please-r…> Email a reply to the discussion<mailto:ALA_rdal_4e509844-8ba4-42d8-a35a-02801e373013@ConnectedCommunity.org?subject=Re:%20Survey%20on%20Soft-Deprecated%20Terms:%20Please%20respond%20by%2015%20September%202023> Send a private message via email<mailto:RSCSecretary@rdatoolkit.org?subject=Re:%20Survey%20on%20Soft-Deprecated%20Terms:%20Please%20respond%20by%2015%20September%202023> [Anne Welsh]<https://connect.ala.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=04726033-c406-42cc-…> Aug 4, 2023 3:52 AM Anne Welsh<https://connect.ala.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=04726033-c406-42cc-…> Dear all The RSC made a commitment to the library community during the 3R Project<http://www.rda-rsc.org/sites/all/files/3R%20Project%20Final%20Report.pdf> that any existing element in original RDA would be retained as long as it did not conflict with the IFLA Library Reference Model (LRM). During the course of the re-design, several elements were identified as being redundant with other elements or were considered to be too granular in scope. The RSC refers to these elements as being soft-deprecated. In the RDA Toolkit, soft-deprecated elements are identified by an Option in the Prerecording section that directs a user to the recommended element. Agencies may apply the option if they wish. The RSC is interested in how communities plan on approaching the soft-deprecated elements, and will be grateful for your time in sharing your plans with us via this survey on soft-deprecated terms<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd47nD-Xk_QwqU5anUZwHbW6ydELVPR505…>. This will help the RSC reach a decision on whether the soft-deprecated elements should remain or be removed, in full or in part, from RDA. The survey<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd47nD-Xk_QwqU5anUZwHbW6ydELVPR505…> is intended to help the RSC understand which descriptive communities are currently planning to use some soft-deprecated elements. For our purposes, knowing that you have made no decision is valuable data, so please do not worry if you have not reached a decision yet. As well as the choice between soft-deprecated terms and new terms, so you can provide detailed information, there is also a free text box at the end of the survey, so you can give context or simply a more general response. We will be grateful to receive responses between now and 15 September 2023. This will give us time to analyse the results ahead of our October meeting. For those who would like an easy document to share with colleagues for discussion ahead of completing the survey, we are pleased to share a link to the RDA Registry<http://www.rdaregistry.info/Aligns/alignSoft2Rec.html> for that. RDA Examples Editor, Honor Moody, has also made a quick and easy link for those of you who are less technically-minded, which allows you to download exactly the same spreadsheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S0LNlL0GHyAWFA1ACrEsPkVaSRbjPEmRLdz…> at the click of your mouse. [This news item<http://rda-rsc.org/node/761> was originally published on 2 August at News and Announcements | www.rda-rsc.org<http://rda-rsc.org/news>] ------------------------------ Anne Welsh RSC Secretary | www.rda-rsc.org<http://www.rda-rsc.org/> Editorial Consultant, ALA Digital Reference | RDA Toolkit ------------------------------ Forward<https://connect.ala.org/communities/all-discussions/forwardmessages?Message…> You are subscribed to "RDA-L" as charlotte.christensen(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:charlotte.christensen@dia.govt.nz>. To change your subscriptions, go to My Subscriptions<http://connect.ala.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions>. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to Unsubscribe<http://connect.ala.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=6f96415…>.

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RSC Zoom meeting
by Charlotte Christensen 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

[apologies for cross-posting] Kia ora, Just a reminder that the live RSC (RDA Steering Committee) discussion of the two open working group proposals is going to be held on Zoom early on the morning of August 3. Observers are welcome, and if you are interested you need to email the RSC Secretary at rscsecretary(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:rscsecretary@rdatoolkit.org> to be given access. The session is 2 hours in duration, beginning at 7am NZST, so 5am AEST and even earlier as you move west. The two proposals to be voted on, along with the responses from RSC members, can be found on the RSC website: RSC/LanguagesWG/2023/1 - Preferred names and official languages of corporate bodies, governments and places in RDA: http://rda-rsc.org/node/756 RSC/ReligionsWG/2023/1 - Religious titles: http://rda-rsc.org/node/753 ngā mihi, Charlotte Christensen ORDAC representative to RSC Charlotte Christensen RLIANZA Mātanga Whakaahuaanga Kohinga Matua Senior Collection Description Specialist Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand Direct Dial: 07 867 1234 www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> | dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz/> National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs [Logo-test]

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Homosaurus and the National Library of New Zealand
by Sutherland, Paul 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

Interesting Blog here What's in a word - describing LGBTQ+ collections https://natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/whats-in-a-word-describing-lgbtq-collecti… It appears that they are using Homosarus for the archival collections - but not the published collections... I wonder how many other NZ libraries are using Homosarus? Regards Paul This electronic email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Christchurch City Council. If you are not the correct recipient of this email please advise the sender and delete the email. [Christchurch City Council logo]<https://ccc.govt.nz>

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