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CatSIG AGM 2009
by Sarah Allnutt 07 Oct '09

07 Oct '09

The CatSIG AGM will be held at the LIANZA conference on Monday 12 October, at 5.30 pm. As at previous conferences the CatSIG AGM is a chance to socialise with fellow cataloguers and meet some committee members. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the implementation of RDA in New Zealand. Everyone is welcome. CatSIG membership is not necessary and you do not need to be registered for the conference (however, if not registered, you may not attend other conference sessions, social events or enter the exhibition area). CatSIG is also looking for new committee members. Being a committee member is a good way to become involved in a professional development activity, and does not involve a huge time commitment. Please contact convenor Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz for more information. The agenda for the meeting is attached, along with the annual Convenor's and Treasurer's reports. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSIG Secretary

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New issue of Catapult - CatSIG's quarterly newsletter
by Sarah Allnutt 25 Sep '09

25 Sep '09

The September 2009 issue of Catapult can now be viewed on the LIANZA website http://www.lianza.org.nz/community/cat-sig/catapult.html Thanks to the team at the National Library of New Zealand who put this issue together. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt (Secretary) on behalf of CatSIG Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com

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Maori Subject Headings Blog - Final Call
by Kim Gutchlag 24 Sep '09

24 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, Tomorrow (Friday the 25th) is the last day for comments on the Maori Subject Headings blog. (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far - the response has been great and it's looking really exciting for the workshop at the LIANZA Conference. As well as the Conference workshop, we thought it would be fun if people interested in the Maori Subject Headings got together in SOL Square for dinner on the Tuesday night. If you are interested in this can you please email Charlotte Stretton (charlotte.stretton(a)natlib.govt.nz) so we can get some idea of numbers and make a booking. Thanks again for the amazing response to the blog, and we look forward to seeing you in Christchurch. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte, Teri, Anahera me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.] Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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Notice of CatSIG 2009 AGM
by Sarah Allnutt 22 Sep '09

22 Sep '09

The CatSIG AGM will be held at the LIANZA conference on Monday 12 October, at 5.30 pm. The agenda will be distributed to all CatSIG members closer to the time. As at previous conferences the CatSIG AGM is a chance to socialise with fellow cataloguers and meet some committee members. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the implementation of RDA in New Zealand. Everyone is welcome. CatSIG membership is not necessary and you do not need to be registered for the conference (however, if not registered, you may not attend other conference sessions, social events or enter the exhibition area). CatSIG is also looking for new committee members. Being a committee member is a good way to become involved in a professional development activity, and does not involve a huge time commitment. Please contact convenor Janess Stewart Janess.Stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz for more information. Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt CatSIG Secretary catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com

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Maori Subject Headings blog - final question
by Charlotte Stretton 20 Sep '09

20 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, The final question is now up on the Maori Subject Headings blog (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) Question 4 is: How can users of the Maori Subject Headings share information about what they've been doing, problems they've encountered and solutions they've found? You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. And if you've still got something to say about questions 1, 2 or 3, don't forget you can still add to those too. This is your last chance to put your thoughts out to the community before the LIANZA workshop. This Friday 25 September we will close off all comments to the blog so we can prepare for the workshop session in Christchurch. We've had some really good dialogue so far, so please keep it coming and encourage others to join in! Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.]

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Maori Subject Headings Blog - penultimate question!
by Kim Gutchlag 13 Sep '09

13 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, We've had some really thought-provoking comments to the first two questions - please keep it coming! The third question is now up on the Maori Subject Headings blog (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) and we're keen to hear your thoughts on this one. Question 3 is: How are we going to support and encourage usage, for example, for librarians with limited or no te reo? You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. And if you've still got something to say about questions 1 or 2, don't forget you can add to those too. This is your chance to share your ideas and thoughts for the future of the Maori Subject Headings, so don't miss out. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.] Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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TMQ cataloguing workshops reminder
by Sarah Allnutt 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

A reminder that CatSIG will be hosting another round of TMQ workshops in September and October 2009. There are still a few places available for Book Blitz 1 in Auckland, and Book Blitz 2 in Wellington and Dunedin. .................................................................................................................................................................................. Book Blitz 1 (4 days) A beginner’s workshop on bibliographic description, providing access points, and copy cataloging. Covers the "easy" cataloguing rules. Highly valuable for experienced copy-cataloguers, and those with some experience in original cataloguing. Auckland October 20-23, Waitemata Room, Auckland City Libraries, 44-46 Lorne St. Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $600 LIANZA members $700 Other $850 *Please note that a textbook is required for this course: “Cataloging with AACR2 and MARC21” by Deborah A. Fritz (2006 cumulation) Chicago: ALA. ISBN 978-0-8389-0935-5 (NZ$150 + $10 p&p). The price of this workshop is currently discounted to accommodate participants' buying of the textbook. Book Blitz 2 (2 days) For cataloguers with some experience, this course covers the more complex cataloguing rules, including parallel titles, part titles, confusing statements of responsibility, series, name headings, and uniform title headings. Participants are expected to have completed Book Blitz One, and will need to re-use the textbook for the course. Wellington September 24-25, National Library Conference Room, cnr Aitken & Molesworth Sts. Dunedin October 5-6, Dunedin Public Libraries, 230 Moray Pl. Prices (excluding GST): CatSIG members $400 LIANZA members $500 Other $650 ....................................................... 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 workshops are presented 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 Please email enquiries to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com To register, please fill out the following details and send to Catsigcommittee(a)gmail.com Name/s: Organisation: Address: Phone: Email: CatSIG member (or wish to join): Y/N LIANZA membership number (if applicable and known): *Attendees can use their organisation's LIANZA membership (1 registration per organisation) I/we will be attending (name of course): Special dietary requirements? Kind Regards Sarah Allnutt (CatSIG Secretary)

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Maori Subject Headings Blog - new week, new question
by Kim Gutchlag 06 Sep '09

06 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, We had a great first week, with some really thoughtful comments on question 1 (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) - thanks to everyone who contributed. Question 2 is now up, ready and waiting for your thoughts, comments and ideas. Question 2 is: How can the library community support and sustain the ongoing development of the Maori Subject Headings? If you missed out on Question 1, don't worry - you can still add your thoughts and comments there too. You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. Remember, this is your chance to share your ideas and thoughts for the future of the Maori Subject Headings, so don't miss out. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.]

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In search of spare copies of DDC
by Cossham, Amanda 31 Aug '09

31 Aug '09

[Apologies for cross-posting] Got any older copies of DDC - 20th or 21st edition - that are surplus to requirements? I have 64 students in my cataloguing class this semester (a record!) and we are short of copies of DDC. If any library has any that they no longer require, the students and I would be most grateful if we could have them - either as a long-term loan (until mid November) or permanently. The Open Polytechnic library has 29 sets, and some students use their own libraries' copies, but there is still a short-fall. Regards Amanda Amanda Cossham Principal Lecturer, Information and Library Studies Open Polytechnic Kuratini Tuwhera 0508 650 200 extension 5518 Or (04) 913 5518 (Wellington callers) Fax: (04) 560 5727 Email: Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz "In response to your question 'What is worth doing, and what is worth having?' I would like to say simply this. It is worth doing nothing and having a rest." Michael Leunig, The Curly Pyjama Letters

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Maori Subject Headings blog - join the discussion
by Kim Gutchlag 31 Aug '09

31 Aug '09

[Apologies for cross posting] Tena koutou katoa, The first question is now up on the Maori Subject Headings blog (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com) ready and waiting for your thoughts, comments and ideas. Question 1 is: What are librarians trying to achieve with Maori Subject Headings? You don't need to sign up for anything, just hit the "leave a comment" box and you're ready to go. To see the comments so far, click on the link Question 1 (http://upokotukutuku.livejournal.com/1455.html). This is your chance to share your ideas and thoughts for the future of the Maori Subject Headings, so don't miss out. Na matou nei, Kim, Charlotte me te komiti o Nga Upoko Tukutuku [We apologise for the lack of macrons - these have been removed to avoid technical issues with some email software.] Manager, Collection Description National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Wellington, New Zealand DDI: +644 474 3085 Kim.gutchlag(a)natlib.govt.nz http://www.natlib.govt.nz

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