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Fwd: cataloguing librarian job hunt
by emfaed 16 Mar '08

16 Mar '08

Forwarded message ... Dear all, I am an experienced cataloguer aged 58, working in South Africa. My husband and I are currently in the process of being sponsored by our kids to obtain NZ residence. I have worked on the INNOPAC and Unicorn library systems, using OCLC as the bibliographic utility to contribute to and to capture bibliographic descriptions from, for local use. I can offer assistance in training and in the cataloguing and coding of all formats of material except maps and music. You might have a staff member who are contemplating retirement towards the end of the year and I may be of service. My CV will be sent on request. Kind regards Ina van der Merwe hcjvande(a)pan.uzulu.ac.za -- NOTICE: Please note that this e-mail, and the contents thereof, is subject to the standard University of Zululand e-mail disclaimer which may be found at: http://www.ict.uzulu.ac.za/electronic_mail_disclaimer.html

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Cataloguing Advice Needed in Mexico
by kate Innes 05 Mar '08

05 Mar '08

Hi there, I'm a New Zealand librarian currently living in Mexico City. I recently started working for a company that sells e books and e book software to libraries in Latin America (the Overdrive software that Auckland City Libraries has). Part of my job is to create MARC records for the e books that the company sells via Overdrive. I'm relatively new to cataloguing, and as there are no other librarians here in the company, I'm wondering if someone on this list would be kind enough to help me with a query relating to the cataloguing of e books (more specifically field 533). I've searched the internet but can't find an exact answer to my question. If there is someone out there who has experience in cataloguing e books, and would be willing to help me with a (very brief!) question, (or can advise me who I might approach), I would love to hear from you at kinnes(a)librisite.com. Many thanks and warm regards from Mexico, Kate Innes Librisite de México, S.A. de C.V. Tel. 5272 6806 Email: kinnes(a)librisite.com

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FW: [NZ-Libs] [vacancy] Contract Cataloguer - Auckland
by Staincliffe, Paul 21 Feb '08

21 Feb '08

Paul Staincliffe Records Management Officer >T +64 7 838 5241 >E paul.staincliffe(a)agresearch.co.nz > >AgResearch Limited Ruakura Research Centre East Street, Private Bag 3123, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand >T +64 7 856 2836 F +64 7 838 5012 www.agresearch.co.nz > >Farming Food and Health. First >Te Ahuwhenua Te Kai me te Whai Ora. Tuatahi > -----Original Message----- From: nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:nz-libs-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Mariette McClement Sent: Thursday, 21 February 2008 5:28 p.m. To: nz-libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Subject: [NZ-Libs] [vacancy] Contract Cataloguer - Auckland Contract Cataloguer 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 an experienced cataloguer to join us for a period of 8 months initially to assist in this task. This position requires a working knowledge of current practice in librarianship. A library qualification is preferred, although not essential, with knowledge of US MARC, experience with TePuna WebCat and good general computer skills. Knowledge of National Library of Medicine Classification, Cataloguing Client and experience with Liberty 3 will be an advantage. You will bring to the role a structured approach with meticulous attention to detail. 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 Cherry Sonderer on 09 300 7033 Please forward application letter and CV to Cherry Sonderer, Mental Health Foundation, P O Box 10051, Dominion Road, Auckland, Ph 09 300 7033. Email cherry(a)mentalhealth.org.nz. A job description is available on request. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th March 2008. www.mentalhealth.org.nz <http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/> Mariëtte McClement Manager - Resoruce & Information Service Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Ph: 09 966 5720 Mob: 021 572903 www.mentalhealth.org.nz <http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/> mariette(a)mentalhealth.org.nz 81 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland Open to the public from 9.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Making mental health everybody's business. We rely on donations to continue our work to improve the mental health of all people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Please make a donation by visiting www.mentalhealth.org.nz/donations <blocked::file:///\\www.mentalhealth.org.nz\donations> The Foundation's National Information Service sends out a free weekly information bulletin by email. To be added to the master list email us, with your email address and the region you live in. ##################################################################################### This e-mail message has been scanned for Viruses and Content and cleared by MailMarshal ##################################################################################### _______________________________________________ NZ-Libs mailing list Send postings to NZ-Libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Messages to nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz will NOT be read by a human being! More info (including unsubscribe) at http://lists.vuw.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nz-libs ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities 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 recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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LIBRARY BIBS CLEANUP
by Humesh Prasad 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

Hi All, We would like to hear from anyone who has had a library database cleanup. We are interested to find out what you did, how you did it and what is your maintenance programme. There about 135,000 bib records on our database created over a period of time. Some records are not quite consistent with the international standards. What we aim to achieve is a high standard of bib records on our database and name and subject authority files consistent with Library of Congress standards. We are currently on Horizon. The cleanup is planned to satisfy immediate requirements and also prepare the database should we need to move the record to a different system in future. We would also like to know if you know of any one who provides for the kind of service we are looking for. We are aware of Library Technologies, Inc (USA) who provide such service. Please e-mail me or give me a phone contact and I will be in touch with you. The contact details are below. Thanks Humesh Prasad Technical Services Coordinator Whangarei Libraries E-mail: humeshp(a)wdc.govt.nz Phone: 09 4304206 or 027 325 3174 ==================================================================== Caution: This e-mail message and accompanying data may contain information that is confidential and subject to privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message or data is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify Whangarei District Council at mailmarshal(a)wdc.govt.nz immediately and delete all material pertaining to this e-mail. Thank you. ====================================================================

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[Vacancy] Cataloguing Librarian - The Library Supply Company Ltd
by Rachel Collier-Wilson 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Apologies for cross posting New challenges, new opportunities for the right cataloguing librarian The Library Supply Company needs an enthusiastic and highly motivated librarian for a full-time position in our bibliographic services team. You probably know of us because we provide services to public libraries and schools throughout New Zealand. We specialise in the supply of large print and unabridged audio books. We also supply music CDs, DVDs, language learning courses and other audio visual materials. Our clients rely on us increasingly for collection management and cataloguing services ... and that's where you come in. We'd like to hear from you if you have expertise in: * MARC format * AACR2 (level 2) * Non-print materials - music CDs, DVD and multimedia * Cataloguing for New Zealand public library collections You'll be cataloguing a range of formats - especially AV materials - in a variety of databases. You'll also be working with client libraries to help them establish clear cataloguing specifications. We'll be relying on your excellent IT skills, a near-obsessive respect for deadlines and the ability to prioritise and organise work. Familiarity with at least one major Library Management System would be an advantage. The money's highly competitive. The working conditions are great - you'll be part of our small, friendly team in Grey Lynn, Auckland. And you'll enjoy the challenge of hopping across into the commercial sector - it means you can grow your career in step with the growing reliance of schools and libraries on outsourced services. Interested? Then so are we. Please contact Rachel Collier-Wilson, tel: 360 6930 / 0800 20 20 60, <mailto:rachel@librarysupply.co.nz> rachel(a)librarysupply.co.nz Rachel Collier-Wilson Library Services Coordinator The Library Supply Company Ltd. P.O. Box 8137, Symonds St., Auckland 1150 4 Murdoch Rd., Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 Tel: 09 360 6930 0800 20 20 60 Fax: 09 360 6940 0800 20 20 62 mailto: rachel(a)librarysupply.co.nz http://www.librarysupply.co.nz/

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FW: [NZ-Libs] [Vacancy] - Temporary cataloguer Human Rights Commission
by Staincliffe, Paul 05 Feb '08

05 Feb '08

-----Original Message----- From: nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz [mailto:nz-libs-bounces@lists.vuw.ac.nz] On Behalf Of Denny Boothe Sent: Tuesday, 5 February 2008 4:22 p.m. To: nz-libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Subject: [NZ-Libs] [Vacancy] - Temporary cataloguer Human Rights Commission Here is an interesting, very part-time job for someone with an interest in human rights who wants to keep up their cataloguing skills, or for a library studies student wanting some income to help with the fees: A temporary part-time cataloguer is required by the Human Rights Commission Library in Auckland, to help with a cataloguing backlog.The hours are flexible to a total of 7.5 per week. We are looking for a social science graduate who is familiar with AACR2,who would feel confident writing short and accurate descriptions of human rights materials in good English. Would suit an MLIS student; a demonstrated interest in human rights is an advantage. To express your interest,get further details or apply: contact Louise Flemming, Human Resources Officer, ph 09 309 0874,fax 09 3773593 email: LouiseF(a)hrc.co.nz P.O. Box 6751 Wellesley Street Auckland by 8 February 2008 quoting ref: LBHRC Denny Boothe Librarian Human Rights Commission _______________________________________________ NZ-Libs mailing list Send postings to NZ-Libs(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz Messages to nz-libs-bounces(a)lists.vuw.ac.nz will NOT be read by a human being! More info (including unsubscribe) at http://lists.vuw.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nz-libs ======================================================================= Attention: The information contained in this message and/or attachments from AgResearch Limited is intended only for the persons or entities 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 recipients is prohibited by AgResearch Limited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately. =======================================================================

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FW: [aliaCATLIBS] Draft of RDA Sections 2-4 and 9 available
by Ksenija Obradovic 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

-----Original Message----- From: aliacatlibs-bounces(a)lists.alia.org.au [mailto:aliacatlibs-bounces@lists.alia.org.au] On Behalf Of Deirdre Kiorgaard Sent: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 11:39 a.m. To: catlibs(a)qut.edu.au; aliacatlibs(a)lists.alia.org.au Subject: [aliaCATLIBS] Draft of RDA Sections 2-4 and 9 available The Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA (JSC) is pleased to announce that a draft of RDA Sections 2-4 and 9 has been made available for comment. Please see the following Web page for the draft and details on making comments: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rdadraftsec2349.html Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative on JSC 02 6262 1305 dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au _______________________________________________ aliaCATLIBS mailing list aliaCATLIBS(a)lists.alia.org.au http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacatlibs

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FW: [aliaCATLIBS] Revised RDA Prospectus and other RDA documents
by Ksenija Obradovic 18 Dec '07

18 Dec '07

-----Original Message----- From: aliacatlibs-bounces(a)lists.alia.org.au [mailto:aliacatlibs-bounces@lists.alia.org.au] On Behalf Of Deirdre Kiorgaard Sent: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 11:40 a.m. To: catlibs(a)qut.edu.au; aliacatlibs(a)lists.alia.org.au Subject: [aliaCATLIBS] Revised RDA Prospectus and other RDA documents Following the October 2007 JSC meeting, the Prospectus for RDA has been fully revised to reflect the new organization of RDA: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rdaprospectus.html Revisions have also been made to the documents that define the framework for the development of RDA. - The RDA Strategic Plan, which establishes long-term goals for RDA and the strategies for achieving those goals in the period 2005-2009: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/stratplan.html - The RDA Objectives and Principles document, that sets out the objectives and principles that govern the overall design of RDA as well as objectives and principles relating to the functionality of the data produced through the application of RDA: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/working2.html#rda-objectives - RDA Scope and Structure that defines the scope and structure of RDA in relation to its underlying conceptual models (FRBR and FRAD) and to two related metadata models (the DCMI Abstract Model and The <indecs> Metadata Framework). The RDA element analysis and RDA to FRBR mapping have also been revised. In addition, there is now an RDA to FRAD mapping: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/rda.html#scope Deirdre Kiorgaard ACOC representative on JSC 02 6262 1305 dkiorgaa(a)nla.gov.au _______________________________________________ aliaCATLIBS mailing list aliaCATLIBS(a)lists.alia.org.au http://lists.alia.org.au/mailman/listinfo/aliacatlibs

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Do you want regular OCLC updates?
by Janess Stewart 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

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FONZ and SONZ survey
by Dan Dorner 09 Dec '07

09 Dec '07

(Apologies for cross-posting) We are seeking additional participants for a web-based survey relating to current use and past uses of the Functions of New Zealand (FONZ) and/or the Subjects of New Zealand (SONZ) thesauri. Information about access to the survey pages was sent on Thursday (6 Dec.) to individuals who have previously indicated their willingness to participate. If you did not receive the survey's access information last week - and you are using or have used the FONZ and/or SONZ thesauri for any purposes, or have chosen another option instead of FONZ and SONZ - please contact me (dan.dorner(a)vuw.ac.nz <mailto:dan.dorner@vuw.ac.nz> ) and I will arrange for your access to the survey. Or if you know someone else in your organisation (e.g., cataloguers, indexers, portal builders or website managers) with relevant experience with these thesauri please ask them to contact me to obtain the access information. Note that we are undertaking this survey on behalf of the State Services Commission (SSC) and Archives New Zealand to assist them in making informed decisions about the future of FONZ and SONZ given recent changes to the New Zealand Government Portal, newzealand.govt.nz. Our objectives for his survey are: · to identify the current uses being made of FONZ and/or SONZ; · to establish the reasons behind the uses or the non-use of FONZ and/or SONZ; and · to gather suggestions for changes to FONZ and/or SONZ that would enhance current uses or generate new uses of either or both of them. The project is being carried out by a team from the School of Information Management at Victoria University of Wellington consisting of Dr. Dan Dorner (Senior Lecturer), and Mr Alan Gray and Ms Magalie Le Gac (Research Assistants). The results of the survey therefore may also be used for academic publications and conference presentations. We look forward to hearing from you. Regards ****************** Dr. Dan Dorner Senior Lecturer School of Information Management Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand

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