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FW: April release to RDA Toolkit
by Christine Todd 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

From: James Hennelly [mailto:jhennelly@ala.org] Sent: Thursday, 20 March 2014 9:00 a.m. To: rda-l(a)ala.org; AUTOCAT Subject: [RDA-L] April release to RDA Toolkit The Co-Publishers of RDA have set the April Release of RDA Toolkit for Tuesday April 22. The release will include the RDA Update from the JSC. The Update will contain changes related to the approved proposals from the November 2013 JSC meeting. These changes are currently available in the "Sec final" versions of the proposals posted on the JSC web site<http://www.rda-jsc.org/index.html>. Typically releases occur on the second Tuesday of a month; however, due to the extent and complexity of this year's update we have pushed the publish date back two weeks. On April 15 we will publish an announcement describing the final contents of the release. James Hennelly Managing Editor ALA Digital Reference 1-800-545-2433, ext 5051, or 312-280-5051 jhennelly(a)ala.org<mailto:jhennelly@ala.org>

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Invitation to participate in brief survey-Describe NZ Wiki
by Chris Stanton 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Hello, The members of the team responsible for the Describe NZ Cataloguer's Wiki would like you to take part in a brief survey to help us think about the future of the wiki. It should only take a few minutes, and any feedback you have regarding your use or non-use of the Wiki would be greatly appreciated. You can access the survey here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8CP6ZZS We are aware of issues with the describe.org.nz address, and are working to fix those as soon as possible. Until those issues are fixed, please access the wiki using the following link: http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/w/page/4471443/Describe%20NZ Cheers, Chris Stanton Chris Stanton | Collection Description Librarian National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Direct Dial: +64 4 474 3036 | Extn: 3036 Corner of Molesworth and Aitken Streets | PO Box 1467, Wellington 6140, New Zealand [http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/NationalLibrarylogo/$file/Natio…] The National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs

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RDA revisions
by Christine Todd 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Hi folks, The 2013 meeting of the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA (JSC) was held in November. A table summarising the actions taken by the Committee at that meeting is available here<http://www.rda-jsc.org/docs/2013-documents-summary.pdf>. If you are interested in more detail, the following list is RDA instructions that will be updated in some way as a result of the JSC meeting, with links to the details of the changes. This is only the first batch of changes to be released, and there will be more coming soon I expect. The list is in RDA rule number order. 0.6.1 Core Elements<http://www.rda-jsc.org/docs/6JSC-DNB-3-Sec-final.pdf> 2.3.1.7 & 2.3.2.6 - Titles of parts, sections, supplements, etc<http://www.rda-jsc.org/docs/6JSC-CCC-11-Sec-final.pdf>. 2.15.1.7 - Qualification after an identifier<http://www.rda-jsc.org/docs/6JSC-ACOC-9-rev-Sec-final.pdf> 6.2.2.9.2, 6.14.2.7.2, 6.27.2.3, 6.28.2.3 - Two or more parts<http://www.rda-jsc.org/docs/6JSC-Music-1-Sec-final.pdf> 6.30.1.5 - liturgical works<http://www.rda-jsc.org/docs/6JSC-LC-26-Sec-final.pdf> 20.2.1 & I.3.1 - compilers and editors of compilations<http://www.rda-jsc.org/docs/6JSC-ACOC-7-Sec-final.pdf> I will send further batches of such changes as I hear about them through the RDA-L email list. In addition there is a free webinar next week that presents the process of developing and changing RDA for American cataloguers. Details below: ALCTS Webinar: RDA: Revising, Developing, and Assessing Wednesday, February 19, 2014 All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time. Description This session will give an overview of the development, revision, and assessment processes for RDA, with a look at changes coming in 2014 and at possible proposals for consideration at the end of the year. Learning Outcomes Attendees will understand how changes are made to RDA and the LC-PCC Policy Statements, along with the time frames for getting changes approved and implemented. Who Should Attend? Catalogers and managers. Presenter Kathy Glennan is the Head of Metadata Creation and Enhancement at the University of Maryland and has more than twenty-five years of experience cataloging scores and sound recordings. She holds an MLS from UCLA. She has been actively engaged in the American Library Association's Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access (ALA CC:DA) since 2005, where she has focused on the development of RDA in relation to music resources. During that time period, she served on the Joint Steering Committee's Appendices Working Group and the RDA/MARC Working Group. In addition, she recently completed three years of service on the Standing Committee on Standards of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC). In 2012 she chaired the Task Group to Formulate or Recommend PCC/NACO RDA Policy on Authority Issues. She has given numerous presentations on RDA, FRBR, and MARC Formats issues, including two previous ALCTS RDA Webinars in 2011 (archived recordings of these webinars are available free): · RDA and Music Basics: Scores<http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/cat/101911> · RDA and Music Basics: Sound Recordings<http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/cat/102611> Fee free How to Register Register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/150295728 Contact For questions or comments related to this free webinar, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034<tel:1-800-545-2433%2C%20ext.%205034> or jreese(a)ala.org<mailto:jreese@ala.org>. *Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.* Cheers Chris 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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FW: ALIA Training - online RDA and Cataloguing Basics courses 2014
by Christine Todd 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

Hi folks, This came out this morning and I thought it might be of interest to some of you. cheers Chris 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 From: rdaaust-request(a)nla.gov.au [mailto:rdaaust-request@nla.gov.au] On Behalf Of Kirrin Sampson Sent: Monday, 10 February 2014 11:32 a.m. To: rdaaust(a)nla.gov.au Subject: [rdaaust] ALIA Training - online RDA and Cataloguing Basics courses 2014 Do you have colleagues who need to get up to speed on RDA? We have our popular online RDA course scheduled for three occasions this year. Study when and where it suits you. Log in anytime, great takeaway resources, guidance and all the tools you need included as part of the course. RDA for Practitioners 2014<http://www.alia.org.au/training> The need to address the challenges of the digital world and metadata users has resulted in the development of the new cataloguing record standard, RDA: Resource Description and Access, to replace AACR2. This 3 week online course will provide practitioners with an overview and understanding of the changes RDA implementation will bring. CLOSING SOON 3 March - 21 March, Register by 17 February 28 April - 16 May, Register by 14 April 4 August - 29 August, Register 21 July Cataloguing Basics<http://www.alia.org.au/training> Interested in moving into cataloguing, a bit rusty or haven’t done it for years? Cataloguing Basics may be the best bet for you. 28 Apr - 6 June Register by 14 Apr MORE INFORMATION : www.alia.org.au/training<http://www.alia.org.au/training> Regards, Kirrin Kirrin Sampson | ALIA Training Manager direct 02 6215 8237 | fax 02 6282 2249 | kirrin.sampson(a)alia.org.au<mailto:kirrin.sampson@alia.org.au> |www.alia.org.au/training [cid:image002.png@01CE09FB.FD786450] Connect with ALIA 9 –11 Napier Close Deakin ACT 2600 | PO BOX 6335 Kingston ACT 2604 freecall 1800 020 071 | fax 02 6282 2249 | enquiry(a)alia.org.au<mailto:enquiry@alia.org.au> | www.alia.org.au<http://www.alia.org.au> [Description: Macintosh HD:Users:gemmakelly:Desktop:facebook_0.png]<https://www.facebook.com/ALIANational>[Description: Macintosh HD:Users:gemmakelly:Desktop:twitter.png]<https://twitter.com/alianational>[Description: Macintosh HD:Users:gemmakelly:Desktop:pinterest.png]<http://pinterest.com/alianational/>[Description: Macintosh HD:Users:gemmakelly:Desktop:storify.png]<http://storify.com/ALIANational>[Description: Macintosh HD:Users:gemmakelly:Desktop:linkdin.png]<http://au.linkedin.com/groups?gid=898717>[Description: Macintosh HD:Users:gemmakelly:Desktop:youtube.png]<http://www.youtube.com/user/ALIANationalOffice>[Description: Macintosh HD:Users:gemmakelly:Desktop:RSS.png]<http://www.alia.org.au/rss> This email may contain information that is confidential and privileged. The message is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by telephone, fax or email to advise of the error and delete the original email. Any disclosure, distribution or copying of this email and any attachments in any way, is prohibited

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Cataloguing Vacancies at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 31 Dec '13

31 Dec '13

Wheelers is a large New Zealand Library supplier providing outsourced selection, cataloguing and processing services for public libraries throughout New Zealand. We are currently based in Glenfield on Auckland's North Shore. We are a growing business and we are seeking qualified, experienced cataloguers for full-time or part-time work. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. RDA knowledge is desirable but training will be provided if required. Experience at original cataloguing and cataloguing of DVDs would be an advantage but not essential. Preference will be given to a cataloguer who is capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. For these particular vacancies, experience with Millennium and Symphony 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. Applications close 20 January 2014. Please apply by sending your CV by email to fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz or post to Fenella Gordon, Library Services Manager, Wheelers, PO Box 305404, Triton Plaza, AUCKLAND 0757. If you are interested in discussing working at Wheelers, now or in the future, please contact Fenella by email or phone (09) 4797979 x 204. Our physical address is 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield. Fenella Gordon BSc(Hons), DipLib Library Services Manager Wheelers www.wheelers.co.nz fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz www.eplatform.co P +64 9 479 7979 EXT 204 F +64 9 479 7949 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield, Auckland 0627 POB 305404, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757

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Latest issue of Catapult
by Janess Stewart 19 Dec '13

19 Dec '13

The latest issue of Catapult is now available on the DescribeNZ wiki http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/w/file/71770298/Catapult81.pdf Regards Janess Janess Stewart | Team Leader | Serials Cataloguing Team National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Direct Dial: +64 4 4743118 | Extn: 4918 | Fax: +64 4 474 3161 Corner of Molesworth & Aitken Streets | PO Box 1467, Wellington 6140, New Zealand | http://natlib.govt.nz/ [http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/NationalLibrarylogo/$file/Natio…] National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs

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Acquisitions/Cataloguing Assistant Vacancies at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 28 Nov '13

28 Nov '13

Wheelers is a large New Zealand Library supplier providing outsourced selection, cataloguing and processing services for public libraries throughout New Zealand. We are based in Glenfield on Auckland's North Shore. We have 2 vacancies for an Acquisitions/Cataloguing Assistant. One position is full-time and one is part-time. Responsibilities include creating orders, cancelling orders, approving invoices, accessioning (including editing item records), and printing spine labels on clients Library Management Systems. Experience in the Technical Service Dept of a library, in particular with Spydus, Symphony or Millennium, is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided. We are seeking people able to produce highly accurate work efficiently in an open-plan environment. Constant improvement of systems and a positive attitude are essential. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. Flexible family friendly working hours may be discussed at the interview. Applications close 16 December 2013. Please apply by sending your CV by email to fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz or post to Fenella Gordon, Library Services Manager, Wheelers, PO Box 305404, Triton Plaza, AUCKLAND 0757. If you are interested in discussing working at Wheelers, now or in the future, please contact Fenella by email or phone (09) 4797979 x 204. Our physical address is 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield. Fenella Gordon BSc(Hons), DipLib Library Services Manager Wheelers www.wheelers.co.nz fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz www.eplatform.co P +64 9 479 7979 EXT 204 F +64 9 479 7949 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield, Auckland 0627 POB 305404, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757

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Cataloguing Vacancy at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Wheelers is a large New Zealand Library supplier providing outsourced selection, cataloguing and processing services for public libraries throughout New Zealand. We are based in Glenfield on Auckland's North Shore. We are seeking a qualified, experienced cataloguer for part-time work with the possibility of full-time work in the future. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. RDA knowledge is desirable but training will be provided if required. Experience at original cataloguing and cataloguing of DVDs would be an advantage but not essential. Preference will be given to a cataloguer who is capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. For this particular vacancy, experience with Symphony 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. Applications close 10 December 2013. Please apply by sending your CV by email to fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz or post to Fenella Gordon, Library Services Manager, Wheelers, PO Box 305404, Triton Plaza, AUCKLAND 0757. If you are interested in discussing working at Wheelers, now or in the future, please contact Fenella by email or phone (09) 4797979 x 204. Our physical address is 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield. Fenella Gordon BSc(Hons), DipLib Library Services Manager Wheelers www.wheelers.co.nz fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz www.eplatform.co P +64 9 479 7979 EXT 204 F +64 9 479 7949 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield, Auckland 0627 POB 305404, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757

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Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku Māori Subject headings update, November 2013
by Catherine Amey 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Tēnā tātou katoa We are pleased to announce that Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku, the Māori Subject Headings project has completed another upload of new kaupapa/terms. These terms came from the work of Te Whakakaokao, the Māori Subject Headings Working Group, at a hui held in September 2013. There are 25 new MSH that have been added to Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku and are ready for use in library catalogues. Ngā kaupapa hou / New terms • He Wakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Niu Tireni = Declaration of Independence of the Northern Chiefs (1835) • Hinengaro = Intellect, Mind, Thought • Hītokotoko = Hopscotch • Hoahoa pūweru = Fashion design • Hui taurima = Festivals • Kaupapa rangahau = Methodologies, Research methods • Kēhua = Ghosts, Spirits • Kōpae hikohiko = CD-ROMs • Mahinga kai o te whenua = Food gathering (Land) • Mana tiaki tamariki = Child custody • Māoritanga = Māori culture • Pā whutupāoro = Touch rugby • Pakihi = Business enterprises • Pohewa = Imagination • Pūoro ā rorohiko = Electronic music • Pūoro ataata = Music videos • Roto = Lakes • Tauhokohoko-ā-ipurangi = Electronic commerce • Te Ao Hurihuri = Post-European era • Te Ao Tāwhito = Pre-European era • Tuhinga whakapae = Dissertations, Theses • Ture kaupapa = Constitutions • Ture Kāwanatanga = Constitutional law • Whakawetitanga = Bullying • Whanake taiao = Environmental sustainability Te mahi whakahou / Changes to existing terms A number of existing terms have been amended, some of which have been changed significantly. · The terms relating to food gathering and sourcing have been revised and expanded. Mahinga kai o te wai (gathering seafood) has been redefined as a narrower term of Awa (rivers), Moana (seas), Roto (lakes) and Kaimoana (seafoods). A new term, Mahinga kai o te whenua has been created to encompass land-based food gathering. · The narrower terms for Whāriki (woven mats) have been revised, and English notes have been added to clarify their meaning. These include Hei moenga, which is used for sleeping arrangements, Hei taupoki mō te hangi, which describes the hangi cover, and Whāriki wharanui, which is used for ceremonial mats. · Tangihanga (mourning ceremonies) now encompasses the terms Whakatakoto tūpapaku, used for the placement of the body, and Ki te kawe tūpapaku, used for customs around the placement of the body. · The terms relating to early childhood education have been revised to clarify their scope. An extra English Use For term, Early childhood education (Mainstream) has been added to Kura pūhou, and the English Use For term, Māori early childhood education, has been added to Kōhanga reo. Some other terms have minor changes, and these can now be viewed at http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz under Changes to existing terms, November 2013. If you have any questions, or potential terms you want to suggest, please email reo(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:reo@dia.govt.nz>. Nā mātou noa nā ngā kaimahi o Te Whakakaokao Catherine Amey Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua Direct Dial: +64 4 470 4485 Extn: 3485 www.dia.govt.nz<http://www.dia.govt.nz/> 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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Cataloguing Vacancy at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 18 Oct '13

18 Oct '13

Wheelers is a large New Zealand Library supplier providing outsourced selection, cataloguing and processing services for public libraries throughout New Zealand. We are based in Glenfield on Auckland's North Shore. We are seeking a qualified, experienced cataloguer for part-time work with the possibility of full-time work in the future. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. RDA knowledge is desirable but training will be provided if required. Experience at original cataloguing would be an advantage but not essential. Preference will be given to a cataloguer who is capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. Flexible family friendly working hours may be discussed at the interview. Applications close 4 November 2013. Please apply by sending your CV by email to fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz or post to Fenella Gordon, Library Services Manager, Wheelers, PO Box 305404, Triton Plaza, AUCKLAND 0757. If you are interested in discussing working at Wheelers, now or in the future, please contact Fenella by email or phone (09) 4797979 x 204. Our physical address is 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield. Fenella Gordon BSc(Hons), DipLib Library Services Manager Wheelers www.wheelers.co.nz fenella(a)wheelers.co.nz www.eplatform.co P +64 9 479 7979 EXT 204 F +64 9 479 7949 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield, Auckland 0627 POB 305404, Triton Plaza, Auckland 0757

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