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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 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

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FONZ and SONZ survey
by Dan Dorner 10 Dec '07

10 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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[Vacancy] Cataloguing Librarian - The Library Supply Company Ltd
by Rachel Collier-Wilson 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

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, so 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: Outcomes of the October 2007 Joint Steering Committee meeting
by Staincliffe, Paul 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

Keep up to date on RDA with the latest news. Regards Paul Subject: Outcomes of the October 2007 Joint Steering Committee meeting Outcomes of the October 2007 meeting of the Joint Steering Committee for Development of RDA have been mounted on the JSC Web site: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/jsc/0710out.html The Outcomes outline a new organization for RDA which has been agreed to by the Joint Steering Committee and the Committee of Principals. Further information on the organization has also been posted on the JSC Web site. New sections of RDA will be issued for review in December 2007. John Attig for the Joint Steering Committee ======================================================================= 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: Announcement about LC Working Group Report
by Ksenija Obradovic 31 Oct '07

31 Oct '07

-----Original Message----- From: AUTOCAT [mailto:AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Janet Hill Sent: Wednesday, 31 October 2007 8:49 a.m. To: AUTOCAT(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Announcement about LC Working Group Report I've been asked to forward this to any lists I might be a member of. = Feel free to forward it beyond AUTOCAT. janet NEWS FROM LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC 20540 Phone: (202) 707-2905 Fax: (202) 707-9199 Email: pao(a)loc.gov October 30, 2007 Press contact: John Sayers (202) 707-9216; jsay(a)loc.gov Public contact: = Beth Davis-Brown (202) 707-3301, bbro(a)loc.gov WORKING GROUP ON THE FUTURE OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL TO PRESENT DRAFT = REPORT ON NOV. 13 In November 2006, Deanna Marcum, associate librarian for Library = Services at the Library of Congress, convened a Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control to examine the future of bibliographic description = in the 21st century in light of advances in search engine technology, the popularity of the Internet and the influx of electronic information resources. After a year of careful and comprehensive study, the group will present = its draft report to Library of Congress managers and staff in the Coolidge Auditorium at 1:30 pm EST on Nov. 13. A live webcast will allow = librarians around the country to view the presentation, and a comment period on the draft report will open immediately following the presentation and last = until Dec. 15, 2007. During the past 12 months at three regional group meetings in Mountain = View, Calif.; Chicago; and Washington, D.C., invited panelists delivered presentations on various aspects of bibliographic control, and audience members responded with both oral and written comments. The Working Group members have collaborated throughout the year to shape the public = meetings and to discuss their ultimate recommendations to the Library of = Congress. I have been very pleased with the progress of the group and the = diligence with which they have gone about writing the report," Marcum said. "The = three regional meetings gave them much material to consider, and they have = already received a number of comments from members of the library community. I = thank them all for their dedication, and I eagerly anticipate their findings = and recommendations. Information on the Working Group and its findings is available at www.loc.gov/bibliographic-future/. The webcast will be available from = that address on November 13. Members of the Working Group on the Future of Bibliographic Control, and Organizations Represented Chair: Jos-Marie Griffiths of the School of Information and Library Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill American Association of Law Libraries: Richard Amelung American Library Association: Janet Swan Hill, Diane Dates Casey, Sally G. Smit Association of Research Libraries: Brian E.C. Schottlaender, Olivia M.A. Madison (Working Group co-chair), Judith Nadler Coalition for Networked Information: Clifford A. Lynch Google: Daniel Clancy Medical Library Association: Diane Boehr Microsoft Corporation: Jay Girotto National Federation of Abstracting & Indexing Services: Christopher Cole OCLC: Lorcan Dempsey Program for Cooperative Cataloging: Robert Wolven Special Libraries Association: John Latham The Library of Congress is the worlds preeminent reservoir of knowledge, providing unparalleled integrated resources to Congress and the American people. Founded in 1800, the Library seeks to spark the publics = imagination and celebrate human achievement through its programs and exhibits. In = doing so, the Library helps foster the informed and involved citizenry upon = which American democracy depends. Today, the Library serves the public, = scholars, Members of Congress and their staffall of whom seek information, understanding and inspiration. 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