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CatSIG: Successful LIANZA 2010 conference sponsorship candidate
by Sarah McGuinness 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

CatSIG recently offered to sponsor one person to attend the 2010 LIANZA Centennial conference: At the Edge -- Te Matakāheru. We are delighted to announce Rachel Black Jones from Shepherd's Bible College as the successful applicant. Congratulations Rachel - we hope you enjoy the conference. Thank you to everyone else who applied, we had some very good applications this year. Sarah McGuinness on behalf of CatSIG

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TMQ "Just for Copy Cats" changes
by Sarah McGuinness 30 Sep '10

30 Sep '10

To those attending The MARC of Quality’s “Just For Copy Cats” workshops in Auckland and Wellington this year: TMQ has just informed CatSIG that the “Just for Copy Cats” workshop has just been split into two Parts. Part One of this workshop is now available online, free and should be completed before you attend the Part Two sessions, if at all possible. Deborah Fritz would like to emphasize that you will get a much better workshop experience if you have completed the introductory material beforehand. Part One consists of a series of 3 web-casts and 1 self-paced modules, which, together, provide background information for the material that will be covered in the 2-day face-to-face sessions. Duration: approx. 2 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here for further information and to access the FREE Part One modules: http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webjcc.html Kind Regards, Sarah CatSIG Secretary Sarah McGuinness (nee Allnutt) Senior Collection Description Librarian Cataloguing Team 2 National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mätauranga o Aotearoa Phone: +64 4 470 4495 E-mail: Sarah.McGuinness(a)natlib.govt.nz Website: www.natlib.govt.nz

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The Marc of Quality cataloguing workshops: closing date for registrations
by Sarah McGuinness 24 Sep '10

24 Sep '10

As most of these courses are happening mid-October could all those interested in attending please register by October 1 2010 (next Friday). This is so we can organise catering, workbooks, etc. Workshop and registration details are below. Enquiries can be emailed to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Kind Regards, Sarah CatSIG Secretary —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARC21 IN YOUR LIBRARY This course is an introduction to MARC21 and how it is meant to work in a library automation system. It explains what the MARC standards are and how those standards tie in with our cataloguing rules (AACR) to help cataloguers create data that will function effectively in a library catalogue. Target audience: directors, reference people, acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. There are two discrete parts to MARC21 in your Library: Part One of this course consists of a series of web-casts and web-based mini-courses and covers the underlying fundamentals of MARC and bibliographic information. Duration: approx. 5 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here to access the Part One modules (for free) http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webm21.html Part Two of this course consists of three modules, provided through a traditional training session at a physical site and covers the core codes that are most commonly found in MARC records, and their functions. Duration: 1 day. Auckland 13 October 2010 AUT University, room WF 214 Wellington 20 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $220 LIANZA members $270 Other $345 JUST FOR COPY CATS (2 Days) Copy cataloguing is not the same as original cataloguing; it has its own special procedures and guidelines to be followed. This workshop provides an introduction to finding cataloguing records that you can copy, explaining some of the more obvious challenges and some neglected database issues, with a brief look at essential editing. You will need to come to the Book Blitz (4 days) workshop to know how to do a really superb job of editing records that you copy, but this workshop will get you started in the basic principles of copy cataloguing. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library. Target audience: acquisitions people, copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Auckland 14-15 October 2010 AUT University: 14th Oct: room WF 204; 15th Oct: room WF 614 Wellington 21-22 October 2010 Archives New Zealand conference room, Murphy St. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 LCSH FOR BEGINNERS I (2 Days) Assigning good subject headings is a skill above and beyond basic cataloguing know-how. This workshop will introduce you to the essential principles of subject cataloguing using the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). At the conclusion of this workshop, you should be able to assign simple LC subject headings and check the appropriateness of subject headings in records that you copy. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required texts: 1. Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)-Bring vol. 1 of any recent ed. 2. Free-floating subdivisions (any recent ed.) Auckland 12-13 October 2010 Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 19-20 October 2010 Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 DEWEY DAZE I (2 Days) If you do Dewey in your library, and need to brush up on the basics, this workshop is for you. You'll learn how to find your way around the schedules and tables to create call numbers that work. Using detailed explanations and multiple examples we'll discuss and practice the proper procedures for assigning commendable class numbers. No pre-requisites required. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers and experienced but untrained cataloguers. Required text: DDC 22 (The Dewey books) Auckland 14-15 October Waitemata Room Level 3, Central Library, Lorne St, Auckland. Wellington 21-22 October Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $440 LIANZA members $540 Other $690 **Please note that all prices exclude GST** These are intensive courses, all designed to present the material in a manner that will make it easier for participants to learn and develop their cataloguing skills. All the workshops (except LCSH for Beginners and Dewey Daze) are held by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information about each course see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html To register please fill out the following details and email to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG or LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): (*An institutional LIANZA membership can be used for 1 participant per workshop) I/we will be attending (name of course and location): Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Sarah McGuinness (nee Allnutt) Senior Collection Description Librarian Cataloguing Team 2 National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mätauranga o Aotearoa Phone: +64 4 470 4495 E-mail: Sarah.McGuinness(a)natlib.govt.nz Website: www.natlib.govt.nz

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Cataloguing Vacancy
by Fenella Gordon 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Wheelers Books in Albany is a library supplier which provides outsourcing of cataloguing and processing for public libraries. This part of the business is growing and so we are seeking qualified, experienced cataloguers. We are interested in part-time or full-time cataloguers - the hours are flexible. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCNA, and Dewey 22. 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. Experience with Horizon, Symphony, Spydus, Millennium or Te Puna Cataloguing Client would be an advantage but training will be provided. The pay rate is competitive, and will be commensurate with skills and experience. If you are available now, or may be in the future, please contact Fenella Gordon, the Head Cataloguer, to discuss working at Wheelers. Please send your CV by email or mail to: Fenella Gordon RLIANZA Head Cataloguer Wheelers Books Ph: 09 479 7979 x204 19A Triton Drive PO Box 305 404, Triton Plaza North Shore City 0632 Fax: 09 479 7949 www.wheelers.co.nz

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Re: [CatSIG] Subject Headings - for children
by Fiona Wasiolek 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my request for information - it has been HUGELY helpful. We can now get underway with implementing a consistent approach in our cataloguing. Regards :-) Fiona Fiona Wasiolek RLIANZA Senior Librarian Thames Public Library 503 Mackay Street, Thames p: 07 8686616 f: 07 8685042 e: fiona.wasiolek(a)tcdc.govt.nz w: www.thameslibrary.co.nz <http://www.thameslibrary.co.nz/> Disclaimer: The content of this email may be CONFIDENTIAL OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, and is intended only for the persons named above. If this email is not addressed to you, you must not use, read, distribute or copy this document. If you have received this document by mistake, please call us and destroy the original. Thank you.

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Subject Headings - for children
by Fiona Wasiolek 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

Good morning I made the posting below to the Describe Forum last week, but haven't had any reponses so far. I wonder if anyone on the listserv can shed some light on this for me? Can I ask what libraries are doing in their local catalogues, with regard to the presentation of LC Subject Headings, and LC Subject Headings for Children? Many of the good quality, detailed records that we download from Te Puna, OCLC, Libraries Australia etc., often contain both LCSH and LCSH for Children in the records ($650_0 and $650_1). The way they present in our catalogue can be pretty confusing, though (even for staff, let alone customers). SirsiDynix haven't been able to answer my question about 'blocking' the $650_1 records from displaying in Horizon 7.5. What do other libraries do? Are they deleting the tags? Leaving them in and not worrying about the subject searches? Or do you have a way of adjusting what your system presents to the searcher? Any pointers would be MUCH appreciated! :-) Fiona Fiona Wasiolek, RLIANZA Senior Librarian Thames Public Library 503 Mackay Street, Thames p: 07 8686616 f: 07 8685042 e: fiona.wasiolek(a)tcdc.govt.nz w: www.thameslibrary.co.nz <http://www.thameslibrary.co.nz/> Disclaimer: The content of this email may be CONFIDENTIAL OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, and is intended only for the persons named above. If this email is not addressed to you, you must not use, read, distribute or copy this document. If you have received this document by mistake, please call us and destroy the original. Thank you.

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Catapult issue 69
by Sarah McGuinness 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

Hello again The latest issue of Catapult, CatSIG's quarterly newsletter is now available. This issue includes information on RDA, indexing series, and latest international developments in the world of cataloguing. It can be accessed on the LIANZA website (CatSIG page: Information to members) http://www.lianza.org.nz/community/group/catsig Current and some previous issues can be found on Describe NZ (Links and Resources: Other Links) http://nznuc-cataloguing.pbworks.com/Links-and-resources A big thanks to staff at Otago University Library for putting this issue together. Enjoy, Sarah M

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Message for MARC 21 attendees
by Sarah McGuinness 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

To those attending The Marc of Quality MARC 21 workshops in Auckland and Wellington this year: Please don't forget that Part One of this workshop is available online and should be completed before you attend the Part Two session. Deborah Fritz would like to emphasise that you will get a much better workshop experience if you have been through the introductory material beforehand. Part One consists of a series of web-casts and web-based mini-courses and covers the underlying fundamentals of MARC and bibliographic information. Duration: approx. 5 hrs; presenter: D. Fritz; site/dates: on-demand, anytime. Click here to access the Part One modules (for free) http://www.marcofquality.com/webinars/webm21.html Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness CatSIG Secretary

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LIANZA 2010 conference - sponsorship opportunity
by Sarah McGuinness 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

CatSIG, LIANZA's Cataloguing Special Interest Group, would like to sponsor one person to attend the LIANZA Centennial conference: At the Edge -- Te Matakāheru. This will be held from 28 November - 1 December 2010 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Sponsorship will cover the registration fee and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation costs. To apply, please write 1-2 paragraphs stating your reasons for applying for sponsorship, the year you last attended a LIANZA conference, your background and work experience, and the insights and learning that you expect to gain from attending. You must also provide written confirmation from your employer that, if successful, you will be given leave to attend. You must be a CatSIG member to apply (or be willing to become one). Consideration will be given to the following criteria: * How you and/or your organisation would benefit professionally from attendance * Evidence of enthusiasm, commitment and passion for cataloguing * Difficulty of attending the conference without sponsorship The successful applicant will be required to write a short report which will be included in Catapult - CatSIG's quarterly newsletter. Please email applications and enquiries to Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close 17 September 2010.

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Cataloguing training: Book Blitz 1
by Sarah McGuinness 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

A reminder that registrations for this course are required by the end of the week (Friday 6 August). BOOK BLITZ I (4 Days) (29 August-3 Sep) As it has been said before "good cataloguing doesn't just happen". This workshop gets right down to the details about how to make MARC records that will work well in each and every MARC-based library automation system out there. Recommended prerequisites: MARC21 in Your Library and Just for Copy Cats. Target audience: Copy cataloguers, beginning cataloguers, experienced but untrained cataloguers, and any cataloguers curious about what they might learn. Required text: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz. Chicago: ALA, 2004. 0-8389-0884-5, approx. NZ$130.00 + $13.00 p&p (CatSIG can email you an order form) To be held in Wellington : Weir House conference room, Gladstone Tce, Kelburn. Prices: CatSIG members $660 LIANZA members $810 Other $1035 **This is the last time this workshop will be offered at the current low rate. Future prices will start from $880 **Please note that prices exclude GST** The workshop will be presented by Deborah Fritz, an international trainer with over 15 years of experience. For more information see http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please email enquiries and registrations to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register please fill out the following details: Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG or LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): (*An institutional LIANZA membership can be used for 1 participant per workshop) I/we will be attending (name of course and location): Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Kind Regards Sarah McGuinness CatSIG Secretary

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