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RDA Satellite Meeting August 2008
by Chris Todd 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

The following message appeared on both the RDA and Autocat listservs in the last few days. "Dear Colleagues: The PowerPoint presentations and speaker notes from the IFLA RDA Satellite Meeting held in conjunction with the 2008 IFLA Conference are now available on the JSC website. You can find them at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/jsc/rda.html#presentations Cordially, Marjorie Marjorie E. Bloss, RDA Project Manager 2827 West Gregory Street Chicago, Illinois 60625 USA 1-773-878-4008 1-773-519-4009 (mobile) Marjorie_Bloss(a)msn.com " I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the satellite meeting and can thoroughly recommend all the presentations. Barbara Tillett's provides an excellent background to the development of RDA and a rather lovely look at British Library catalogue book catalogue records from the perspective of FRBR. Deirdre Kiorgaard's presentation looks more closely at RDA itself, and Anders Cato provides an interesting non-Anglo perspective on RDA. Published formats and costs: A publisher's representative was also at the meeting and there were a number of questions about costs, the possibility of a print version of RDA, and the possibility of other versions for special use (e.g. map or music cataloguing). It was clear that no decisions had been made about any of the issues raised, but once there is a final version of RDA we may get more information about formats and costs. It did seem unlikely that a print version will be available as a first release of RDA. International rules? Another point that I found particularly interesting was the level of interest from the European community. Germany and Sweden seemed keen to adopt RDA as their national cataloguing code and there was also interest from Japan and other countries. RDA looks like becoming an international standard to a greater extent than AACR. MARC. There was relatively little information about MARC - although there has been a discussion paper about RDA and MARC and some decisions were announced at this year's ALA. Library systems: The reactions of system vendors to RDA were not raised at the seminar and it seems likely that the vendors are waiting for a final release of RDA (and probably the MARC changes) before working out the implications of the new rules for their systems. The timeline from the meeting was as follows: Oct. 13 2008 - - RDA Final draft online for review - (doesn't contain full range of workflow and personalisation tools that will come with the final product) Jan 19 2009 - - Review period ends early March 2009 - Final review by Joint Steering Committee 3rd quarter 2009 - RDA release early-mid 2010 -Implementation decisions from LC and other major libraries - Pam Gatenby's presentation includes more information about evaluation plans of national libraries. If anyone wants to follow up with me on any of the points above please feel free to get in touch. Chris Todd Chris (Christine) Todd Team Leader, Monos Plus Team, Content Services, National Library of New Zealand. Telephone: (04) 474 3093 Fax: (04) 474 3161 Email: chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz

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Nga Upoko Tukutuku updated website
by Kim Gutchlag 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

[Apologies for cross posting] Nga Upoko Tukutuku / Maori Subject Headings E nga mata waka o te motu, tena koutou katoa. We are pleased to announce the arrival of an updated version of Nga Upoko Tukutuku. The principal changes are: o A clearer display, including the interfiling of words with and without macrons o Easier navigation within the list of headings o Some new scope notes and the revision of several existing ones (see below) o The addition of new terms requested by users (see below) We would also like to alert people that, owing to the software upgrade, any bookmarks to individual terms will be lost. We apologise for the inconvenience and are working with the vendors to try and prevent this happening with further upgrades.The website is still found at http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/ We would like to thank people for their ongoing suggestions for new terms. We are shortly to begin assembling a team to develop the next group of headings, so please keep sending suggestions to reo(a)natlib.govt.nz. Scope notes Scope notes have been added to some terms which have the potential to be applied as either an example of the topic or about the topic. For example: Pakiwaitara. Fictional stories of Maori as opposed to historical or legendary, modern fiction. This heading can be used for examples of fiction or for works about fiction. Purakau. Traditional, historical and legendary stories of Maori. 'True' stories as opposed to fictional. Can be used for examples of traditional, historical and legendary stories, or for works about these stories. We have difficulty with macrons in email, so please excuse their absence. Noho ora ra, na matou, na Kim me te ropu o Nga Upoko Tukutuku. New terms - http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/mshupoko/recent.htm 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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[Vacancy] Team Leader - Cataloguing Manukau Libraries
by Debra Walker 24 Aug '08

24 Aug '08

Team Leader - Cataloguing Manukau City Council Manukau Libraries Collection Services Vacancy number: LNZ4252 If you have team leadership skills, an interest in good customer service through timely supply of collections, and an understanding of cataloguing, then this is the position for you. This role is responsible for leading the in-house cataloguing of items, and for managing the cataloguing done by library suppliers. Proven people skills, as well as good organisational skills and a recognised library qualification are essential. Salary range $48,354 - $60,443. To apply, please go to www.manukau.govt.nz/careers <blocked::http://www.manukau.govt.nz/careers> . Applications close Friday, 12 September 2008. Naku noa na | Regards Debra Walker Collection Services Librarian | Manukau Libraries T 9 262 5101 or 262 8900 ext 8627 | F 9 262 5158 | Debra.Walker(a)manukau.govt.nz | 15a Ronwood Ave | Private Bag 76917 | MANUKAU CITY 2104 | www.manukau.govt.nz <blocked::http://www.manukau.govt.nz> | Manukau City Council | Te Kaunihera o Manukau Knowledge & Understanding | Achievement | Accountability Maatauranga me te moohiotanga | Whaainga ki toona tutukitanga | Whakatau tika Manukau City � judged best city in the world for heritage management; most liveable city in the world (silver award); and awarded gold for Environmentally Sustainable Project - Flat Bush (International Awards for Liveable Communities 2007) Please consider the environment before printing this email -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attention: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this email (including any attachments) is intended solely for the addressee(s). It is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received this email in error you must not use, copy, disclose or distribute it or any information in it. Please simply notify the sender and delete or destroy all copies of the email immediately. Manukau City Council accepts no responsibility for any interception of, or changes to, our email after it leaves us. We do not accept responsibility for any viruses or similar carried with our email, or any effects our email may have on the recipient computer system or network.

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CatSIG sponsorship opportunity
by Sarah Allnutt 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Would you like to attend this year's LIANZA conference - for free?? CatSIG is offering sponsorship for one member to attend the LIANZA Conference 2008, Poropitia Outside the Box. This will be held at the SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, from Sunday 2 to Wednesday 5 November 2008. Sponsorship will cover the registration fee ($600 early-bird rate) and include travel and accommodation costs. * You must be a CatSIG member to apply (or be willing to become one). * We particularly welcome applications from "new" cataloguers, including those studying cataloguing with Victoria University and The Open Polytechnic. * We are looking to send someone who would gain personal benefits from attendance, and who could potentially pass on these benefits to other CatSIG members. In your application (1-2 paragraphs) please give your reasons for wishing to attend the conference, the year you last attended a LIANZA conference, your background and work experience, and how you would benefit professionally. You must also provide written confirmation from your employer that, if successful, you will be given leave to attend. 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 12 September 2008.

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Nominations for CatSIG Convenor
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Apr '08

23 Apr '08

Nominations for CatSIG Convenor Paul Staincliffe has announced that he is stepping down from the CatSIG Convenor position. During the two years he has been in this position, he contributed greatly to the cataloguing community and the CatSIG committee wishes to express their thanks for all the hard work he put in. We would therefore like to call for nominations for a new Convenor. Please send nominations to: Ksenija Obradovic k.obradovic(a)auckland.ac.nz Nominations close on Thursday 9 May. On behalf of CatSIG Committee, Ksenija Obradovic

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TMQ cataloguing workshops 2008
by Cossham, Amanda 23 Apr '08

23 Apr '08

Hello CatSIG is again planning to offer The Marc of Quality workshops. We are seeking expressions of interest so we can decide which it is best to offer, and where round the country. Dates are will be October/November. Possibilities are listed below. If you have already taken one of the Series A workshops, you may wish to consider one of Series B. At this point, prices have not been confirmed. *Indicating interest does not commit you to taking one of the workshops.* Series A: Basic Introductory MARC21 in Your Library (1 day) Just for Copy Cats (2 days) Series B: Intermediate Book Blitz I (4 days) Series C: Advanced Book Blitz II (2 days) Book Blitz III (2 days) Further information can be found at http://www.marcofquality.com/trn/trnindex.html Please respond directly to amanda.cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz indicating which workshop you are interested in, and your location (city/town). We would be grateful if you could respond by Friday 2 May. Thanks Amanda Amanda Cossham Lecturer, Information and Library Studies The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand 0508 650 200 extension 5518 or (04) 913 5518 (Wellington callers) Fax: (04) 560 5727 Email: Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz

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Fwd: Vacancy - Cataloguing assistant
by emfaed 14 Apr '08

14 Apr '08

Forwarded for mariette(a)mentalhealth.org.nz - reply to her Contract position for Cataloguing assistant Mental Health Foundation, Auckland The Mental Health Foundation is a non profit organisation with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Foundation´s vision is to `make mental health everybody´s business´. Our Resource & Information Service provides a valuable service to the general public, mental health professionals and Mental Health Foundation staff. The Foundation aims to provide quality information to people when they need it. To achieve these aims the Resource & Information service is undergoing re- development and we are looking for cataloguing assistant to join us for a period of 8 months. This position requires good general computer skills. You will bring to the role a structured approach with meticulous attention to detail. Experience with US MARC and, TePuna WebCat will be an advantage. This will ideally be a full time, fixed term contract, but the role is flexible and part time work can be negotiated. The Mental Health Foundation actively promotes the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We value the expertise of people with experience of mental illness - tangata whai ora and we are an EEO employer. For more information about this position, please contact Mariëtte McClement on 09 966-5720 Please forward application letter and CV to mariette(a)mentalhealth.org.nz. A job description is available on request. Closing date for applications is Friday the 25th of April 2008. www.mentalhealth.org.nz

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Re: [CatSIG] [aliaCATLIBS] Holdings 852 7_ $2 values
by Pamela Treanor 03 Apr '08

03 Apr '08

Thanks Brian and Christine. I couldn't see for looking! Still nothing specific for dear old Boggs and Lewis but at least I have the list. We can make decisions from there. Pamela ________________________________ From: Gilberthorpe, Brian [mailto:brian.gilberthorpe@ccc.govt.nz] Sent: Friday, 4 April 2008 12:18 p.m. To: Pamela Treanor Subject: FW: [aliaCATLIBS] Holdings 852 7_ $2 values Do you have to have something in the first indicator position and therefore, theoretically need something is subfield 2? We use DDC but have nothing in the first indicator position - mainly because of migration. But it works without it. The codes are in the MARC code lists for relators, sources, description conventions, and, at a quick look, there is nothing in that for Boggs & Lewis. This list is available at, among other places, http://www.loc.gov/marc/relators/ Brian J Gilberthorpe +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Database Development and Management Librarian Christchurch City Libraries PO Box 1466 Christchurch Phone: +64-3-941-7856 NEW ZEALAND Fax: +64-3-941-7075 Library Web pages: http://library.christchurch.org.nz <http://library.christchurch.org.nz/> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ hi Pamela, I think this maybe what you're looking for http://www.loc.gov/marc/relators/relaclas.html#rela852 Chris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christine Farley Cataloguing Team, Collection Services Victoria University of Wellington Te Whare Wananga o te Upoko o te Ika a Maui email christine.farley(a)vuw.ac.nz phone 04-463-6095 URL <http://www.vuw.ac.nz/library/> ________________________________

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Holdings 852 $2 Code list
by Pamela Treanor 03 Apr '08

03 Apr '08

Hallo Cataloguers, Does anyone know where I can find a code list for values to go in the $2 subfield of the 852 field in a holdings record, if I were to use the first indicator "7" e.g. 852 7_ $b CMap $h 830 $2 (Boggs & Lewis) or am I completely on the wrong tack as far as the usage of this goes? Trouble is, there is no value in the first indicator list for Boggs and Lewis. We've been (ouch!) using "1", the Dewey code as the nearest thing. Pamela Pamela Treanor Cataloguing Section Information Resources University of Otago Library P.O. Box 56 Dunedin 9054 New Zealand pamela.treanor(a)otago.ac.nz (03) 479 9781

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Fwd: Vacancy: cataloguer Central City library Auckland
by emfaed 03 Apr '08

03 Apr '08

Message forwarded for Letitia.Nicolescu(a)aucklandcity.govt.nz: Full time role, Monday - Friday! Looking for the next step in your library career? Use your cataloguing skills! Join this friendly team, based in the Central City Library, offering a great location in the heart of the city, with all the benefits of working for a large organisation. The role will suit somebody who has completed a New Zealand recognized library qualification. You will have experience of cataloguing as you will work across the full spectrum of cataloguing, including original cataloguing and audio-visual material. Knowledge of MARC21, AACR2, DDC21 and LCSH is essential and experience using Millennium would be an advantage. This is a full time role worked Monday - Friday. If you've got the right skills, the right knowledge and the right attitude - this is the job for you! Closing Details: For further information, a position description and to apply, visit our website www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/careers or contact melanie.johnson(a)aucklandcity.govt.nz Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2008 Auckland City Libraries are part of Auckland City Council. Melanie Johnson Recruitment adviser Auckland City Phone: (09) 354 8704 > Letitia Nicolescu Resource Description Team Leader > Information Resources > Auckland City Libraries - Tämaki Pätaka Körero > > Ph: +64 9 373-6323 > Location: L3, Central City Library, Lorne Street, Auckland 1 > www.aucklandcitylibraries.com > >

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