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FW: Statement from the CEOs of the US national libraries on the implementation of RDA
by Ksenija Obradovic 14 Jun '11

14 Jun '11

From: rdaaust-request(a)nla.gov.au [mailto:rdaaust-request@nla.gov.au] On Behalf Of NLA RDA Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 10:50 AM To: rdaaust-l Subject: [rdaaust] Statement from the CEOs of the US national libraries on the implementation of RDA An executive summary of the report of the RDA testing conducted by US libraries has been made available, along with a statement from the CEOs of the three US national libraries. The full report will be released sometime in the next week. The key recommendation coming out of the testing is that RDA be adopted with certain conditions and that implementation not occur before January 2013. The conditions include: * Re-write the RDA instructions in clear, unambiguous, plain English * Improve the structure of the RDA Toolkit * Demonstrate credible progress towards a replacement for MARC * Solicit demonstrations of prototype input and discovery systems that use the RDA element set While yet another delay is frustrating, it was interesting to note the following in the CEOs statement; "We believe that the long-term benefits of adopting RDA will be worth the short-term anxieties and costs. The Test Coordinating Committee quite rightly noted the economic and organizational realities that cause every librarian to ask if this is the time to make a dramatic change in cataloging. Our collective answer is that libraries must create linkages to all other information resources in this Web environment. We must begin now. Indefinite delay in implementation simply means a delay in our effective relationships with the broader information community." The executive summary of the report is available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/tsd/cataloging/RDA_report_executive_summary.pdf The cover statement by the executives of LC, NAL, and NLM included is also available as a PDF file at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/tsd/cataloging/RDA_Executives_statement.pdf The Australian Committee On Cataloguing (ACOC) will meet over the coming week to discuss the implications of this announcement for implementation in Australia. Catherine Argus and Jenny Stephens Jenny Stephens |RDA Implementation |National Library of Australia, CANBERRA ACT 2600 | fax: 61 2 6273 4322 | email: nlarda(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:nlarda@nla.gov.au>. Find out about RDA on the ACOC website http://www.nla.gov.au/lis/stndrds/grps/acoc/rda.html

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RDA Records and the NUC
by Jessie Moir 31 May '11

31 May '11

Some eagle-eyed cataloguers may have noticed that the NUC now contains a few RDA records. These records were created in OCLC's WorldCat during the US National Libraries testing of RDA and have been downloaded to the NUC as part of standard cataloguing activities. While RDA is still in its pre-implementation phase the National Library is not planning any changes to these records. The reasons for this are: 1. There are relatively few RDA records in the NUC at present and there is no reason to believe that they will cause problems for New Zealand libraries 2. International decisions around RDA implementation are imminent and making changes to records at this stage could mean that other work would be needed later. The records are easily identifiable should they need to be altered. If RDA records are an issue in your local system then please change the records in your system only. Regards Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Cataloguing Team 1 National Library of New Zealand The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua Direct Dial: +64 4 474 3093 ##################################################################################### Attention: The information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any system and destroy any copies. ##################################################################################### Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Special Library Association Committee on Cataloguing
by Marleene Boyd 17 May '11

17 May '11

Dear Colleagues FYI I have accepted a two year appointment on the SLA Committee on Cataloguing and will attend the meeting of the Committee and associated conference sessions at the SLA annual conference to be held in Philadelphia June 12th-16th 2011, one of which is titled RDA overview by Judy Kuhagen from the Library of Congress. The SLA Cataloguing Committee is also looking at the IFLA draft review document : Guidelines for subject access in National Bibliographies : world-wide review. You will find the draft for review at http://www.ifla.org/en/node/1707 <http://www.ifla.org/en/node/1707> , with further information about the IFLA Classification and Indexing Section Working Group. Please respond to this draft not later than July 15, 2011. Please send your comments and suggestions to Yvonne Jahns at y.jahns(a)dnb.de <mailto:y.jahns@dnb.de> . Kind regards Marleene Boyd Information Officer Bill Laxon Maritime Library Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Postal: PO Box 3141, Auckland 1140, New Zealand Physical: Corner Quay/Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Phone: +64 9 373 0810 Fax: +64 9 377 6000 Website: www.maritimemuseum.co.nz <http://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/>

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sponsorship opportunity
by Sonya Maclaurin 11 Apr '11

11 Apr '11

Are you thinking about studying in 2011? You may be currently completing a library qualification or looking for professional development opportunities. CatSIG is offering two opportunities for sponsorship in the following cataloguing course: ***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 2011 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. CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $625.00) ................................................ * 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 have responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial fees payment. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicants have completed and passed the course. In your application to CatSIG (1-2 paragraphs) please give a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally. The closing date for applications for sponsorship is Thursday 5th May, 2011. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess.Stewart(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:Janess.Stewart@dia.govt.nz> Sonya Maclaurin, RLIANZA Bibliographic Access & Metadata Librarian University of Otago Library PO Box 56 Dunedin 9016 NEW ZEALAND ph (03) 479 4974, fax (03) 479 7640 email sonya.maclaurin(a)otago.ac.nz

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Cataloguing Vacancy at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 07 Apr '11

07 Apr '11

Wheelers is a library supplier providing outsourced cataloguing and processing services for public libraries throughout New Zealand. We are growing and recently relocated to Glenfield - an easy commute from the city! We advertised recently for cataloguers and have one vacancy left. We are seeking an experienced cataloguer to work on a casual basis, with evening work or work from home available after initial training. You should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. Experience at original cataloguing would be an advantage but not essential. 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. 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 x204. Our physical address is 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield. http://www.wheelers.co.nz Fenella Gordon RLIANZA Library Services Manager Wheelers www.wheelers.co.nz P +64 9 4797979 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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CatSIG: new issue of Catapult available
by Sonya Maclaurin 29 Mar '11

29 Mar '11

Issue 71 of Catapult has now been published, and is available on the Links and resources page on the DescribeNZ wiki http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/w/page/22473251/Links-and-resources

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Cataloguing Vacancies at Wheelers
by Fenella Gordon 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

Wheelers is a library supplier which also provides outsourcing of cataloguing and processing for public libraries. Wheelers is expanding and has recently relocated to Glenfield. We are seeking qualified, experienced cataloguers. We are interested in part-time or full-time cataloguers and the hours are flexible. You should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. Experience at original cataloguing would be an advantage. Preference will be given to a cataloguer who is capable of working with differing client requirements and more than one catalogue system. For the current vacancies, experience with Symphony and/or Spydus 8 would be an advantage but training will be provided. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. 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 x204. Our physical address is 211 Wairau Rd, Glenfield. http://www.wheelers.co.nz

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CatSIG AGM 2010 minutes
by McGuinness Sarah 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Hi all Minutes are below, plus links to the presentation. Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness CatSIG Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Catsig Annual General Meeting 2010 Monday 29th November 2010, 12.15-1.45 pm LIANZA Conference 2010 MINUTES 1. Apologies: Sarah McGuinness, Amanda Cossham Minutes: Chris Stanton Present: Janess Stewart (NLNZ), Maureen Roache (Napier), Pamela Treanor (Otago Uni), Veronica Cordes (Otago Uni), Trish Burnett (Canterbury Medical), Ivy Guo (Vic Uni), Kelvin Chote (NLNZ), Linda Harrowfield (Hastings District), James Cordes (retired - Otago), Rachel Black (Shepherd's Bible College), Paul Barton (Otago Uni), Chris Stanton (NLNZ), Beryl Maultby (Otago Uni), Andrew McPherson (Hewitson Library, Knox College), Shanna Clyne (Dunedin), Denise Roughan (NLNZ), Sonya Maclaurin (Otago Uni), Chris Todd (NLNZ) 2. Minutes Taken as read and approved Proposed: Sonya Maclaurin Seconded: Chris Todd 3. Annual Report Accepted as read Proposed: Janess Stewart Seconded: Sonya Maclaurin 4. Financial Report Accepted as read Proposed: Janess Stewart Seconded: Sonya Maclaurin 5. Election of Officers No new names put forward for the committee. Continue with current committee members who are willing to stand again for 2011. Proposed: James Cordes Seconded: Pamela Treanor 6. RDA presentation: DIY RDA @ NLNZ Given by Chris Todd, Janess Stewart, Kelvin Chote, and Denise Roughan about their experiences learning RDA at the National Library of New Zealand. Presentation slides: http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/w/page/26674663/RDA-Presentations Bibliography: http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/w/page/33882984/NLNZ-RDA-Experience-Re… _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sarah McGuinness Senior Collection Description Librarian National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Ph. +64 4 4704495 sarah.mcguinness(a)natlib.govt.nz www.natlib.govt.nz

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Te Puna Libraries' Forum 2011: closure of Day 1 registrations
by Charlotte Stretton 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Good morning. This message is to advise you that we have closed registrations for Day one of the Te Puna Libraries Forum, as we have reached our capacity. Papers and pod casts will be available on the forum's website. There are still places available on Day two<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/services/national-collaborative-services/subscrib…> of the forum, which is particularly relevant to managers and team leaders. As Te Puna partners, this is your chance to have your say in how we can together make further improvements to the National Union Catalogue (NUC), and other services, over the next few years. Registrations<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/services/national-collaborative-services/subscrib…> for Day two close on 11 March 2011 For those who can't use the hyperlinks above: Registration link: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/services/national-collaborative-services/subscrib… Programme link: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/services/national-collaborative-services/subscrib… Looking forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions in the meantime, be sure to contact us<mailto:tepuna@natlib.govt.nz> (tepuna(a)natlib.govt.nz<mailto:tepuna@natlib.govt.nz>) Regards Te Puna Services team Ann Barrie Customer Support Consultant National Library of New Zealand The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua 77 Thorndon Quay PO Box 1467, Wellington 6140, New Zealand Direct Dial: +64 4 474 3128 Tollfree: 0508 837 862 Mobile: 021 397 975 ==== CAUTION: This email message and any attachments contain information that may be confidential and may be LEGALLY PRIVILEGED. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure or copying of this message or attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email message in error please notify us immediately and erase all copies of the message and attachments. Thank you. ====

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Auckland name changes
by Jessie Moir 01 Mar '11

01 Mar '11

Dear colleagues, Following the creation of the Auckland "super city" in Nov. 2010, authority records were created and edited to reflect the new structure. Guidelines were also produced to help cataloguers with the assigning of geographic subject headings and subdivisions. These guidelines are now available on the Describe NZ wiki at http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/w/page/36790063/Auckland-name-changes <blocked::http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/w/page/36790063/Auckland-name…> We hope you will find them useful. Please contact me if you have any queries. Kind regards, Judy Judy Keats Authority Record Co-ordinator Content Services National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua PO Box 1467 Wellington 6140 New Zealand Direct Dial: +64 4 470 4518 Email: judith.keats(a)dia.govt.nz <blocked::mailto:judith.keats@dia.govt.nz> www.dia.govt.nz <blocked::http://www.dia.govt.nz/> ==== CAUTION: This email message and any attachments contain information that may be confidential and may be LEGALLY PRIVILEGED. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure or copying of this message or attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email message in error please notify us immediately and erase all copies of the message and attachments. Thank you. ==== This email is intended only for the named recipient in this message and the information contained in it is confidential, maybe copyright and or legally privileged. If you are not the named recipient you must not use, read, distribute or copy it, please call the sender immediately on 04 527 2169 and erase the message and any attachments. Nothing in this e-mail message constitutes a designation of an information system for the purposes of section 11(a) of the Electronic Transactions Act 2002. You agree that if you respond to this e-mail, the time of receipt will be when the message actually comes to the attention of the addressee. All incoming e-mail messages are scanned for content and viruses and cleared by the Websense Email Security System at the Upper Hutt City Council. This could result in the deletion of a legitimate e-mail before it is read by its intended recipient at Council. Please tell us if you have concerns about this automatic filtering. Thank you

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