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Vacancy: National Library of New Zealand
by Helen Jenkins 16 Aug '07

16 Aug '07

Librarians, Bibliographic Services Vacancy Number: NL1935 Have you recently completed, or are you close to completing, a tertiary library qualification? Would you like an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, building your skills and planning for your future in libraries in a digital world? Bibliographic Services is seeking three librarians to assist with the acquisition and cataloguing of materials in all formats for National Library collections. Appointees will initially be assigned to the Acquisitions, Schools and Music or Monos Plus Team and are expected to move to other roles within the unit over time. If you can: · generate creative and practical ideas and solutions to problems · work well in a team environment · communicate effectively · apply new knowledge and skills quickly · demonstrate an understanding of basic bibliographic principles We offer you the opportunity to: · commence your career in a challenging and interesting environment · work in a digital environment and in a national context · take advantage of first class training Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand, is responsible for the acquisition, cataloguing and indexing of material for the National Library and Alexander Turnbull Library collections. It is also responsible for legal deposit and services to publishers, and creates the records for the New Zealand National Bibliography, Index New Zealand and bibliographic and authority records that are used by many libraries around the country. These positions are training positions suitable for librarians who have recently completed, or are close to completing, a tertiary library qualification. Previous acquisitions or cataloguing experience is not required. For further information contact: Anne Thompson, Acquisitions Team, Bibliographic Services, phone (04) 474-3103 or e-mail anne.thompson(a)natlib.govt.nz, OR Janess Stewart, Monos Plus Team, Bbliographic Services, phone (04) 474-3000 or e-mail janess.stewart(a)natlib.govt.nz, OR Chris Todd, Schools and Music Team, Bibliographic Services, phone (04) 474-3000 or e-mail chris.todd(a)natlib.govt.nz For a position description and application form contact: Human Resources, ph.: (04) 474-3065 or e-mail personnel.services(a)natlib.govt.nz Applications close: 5 pm, Tuesday 4 September 2007 The National Library has an equal employment opportunity policy, and a commitment to meeting its objectives under the Treaty of Waitangi This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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OCLC initiative: Key message no 6
by Janess Stewart 15 Aug '07

15 Aug '07

Good afternoon (message posted on Te-Puna-L; nz-libs, PUBSIG and CATSIG) For those libraries who have yet to make up their minds about which OCLC service they might wish to use, Te Puna website is the place to visit to have your queries answered. The Frequently Asked Questions information has been re-ordered by subject and can be accessed at: http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/connect/FAQ_OCLC_OCLC_Initiative.DOC… . At the top of the page you will see the range of questions that have been asked by librarians around the country. These have been grouped into categories such as 'Getting Started", 'Using OCLC cataloguing services', 'Using NLNZ cataloguing services', 'Library holdings...' etc. Beneath this overview you will find the answers. This second section is provided with hyperlinks to take you quickly to additional information, forms, email addresses or a return to the questions. We have placed all OCLC information (including the FAQ) in the User guides and policies Te Puna webpages, accessible at: http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/support/userguides.htm#oclc Ruth Miller Customer Support Consultant Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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FONZ and SONZ Research Project
by Magalie Le Gac 15 Aug '07

15 Aug '07

Mailing Lists Good Morning, I am a Research Assistant in the School of Information Management at Victoria University and am working on a project focusing on the use, non-use, relevance and ultimately, the future of the SONZ and FONZ thesauri. Dr. Dan Dorner is managing this project on behalf of the State Services Commission and Archives New Zealand. Our team is currently gathering a list of appropriate contacts in public sector organisations, including academic institutions and local bodies, as potential participants for a survey about these thesauri. If you have used or are using FONZ and SONZ (or have considered using them but ultimately decided not to), please e-mail me your contact details at Magalie.LeGac(a)vuw.ac.nz . If you have any queries about the project, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your help, Regards, Magalie Magalie Le Gac Research Assistant School of Information Management Victoria University of Wellington Level 1, Room 121 Easterfield Building Kelburn Parade Wellington New Zealand

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Next phase for Māori Subject Headings
by Robyn East 08 Aug '07

08 Aug '07

In the last year the cataloguers at National Library have been, when appropriate, adding Māori Subject Headings (MSH) to records for new material being acquired for the National Library collections and to new records created as retrospective conversion continues on the older, but high demand areas of the collection. The intention in doing this is to not only add headings for the NLNZ collections, but also to build a body of records for others to copy to save some time. The MSH Project Team working with CatSig and supported by the MSH Governance Group also organised a series of workshops earlier in the year to build cataloguer’s awareness of how to use MSH and to encourage people to go back to their libraries and work on their own collections. Much of that work drew on the experience of the National Library cataloguers in having already spent some time adding MSH. In all that has been done in the last year the purpose has been to get cataloguers around the country using MSH and through that use, identifying where the gaps are. We are delighted that many cataloguers have started using the MSH list and are identifying gaps where there is no appropriate heading to use for items in their collections. If you have not already notified us of these gaps, please could you send them to reo(a)natlib.govt.nz by the end of August so that we can plan the work for the next phase. We have always acknowledged that the first phase aimed to provide a core of terms to be used, but was never expected to be exhaustive. However the next phase needs to ensure that it is developing terms for which there is an existing demand. We have already had many proposals for new terms sent through to the National Library, but we hope to receive more. Anne Anderson on behalf of the Māori Subject Headings Governance Group This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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WANTED: Special collections cataloguer!
by Andrea Simonsen 06 Aug '07

06 Aug '07

Heritage Collections Cataloguer Dunedin Public Libraries invites applications for the position of Heritage Collections Cataloguer. This is a full time, fixed term position for ten months from September 2007 until July 2008. Dunedin Public Libraries' Heritage Collections are significant cultural assets, highly regarded for their literary and historical merit both in New Zealand and around the world. Sir Alfred Hamish Reed's original donation includes the works of Charles Dickens and Samuel Johnson, as well as books about printing history. Later bequests include writings by Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and the Farjeon Family. The material is mainly published works from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. We are looking for someone to create full descriptive cataloguing records online with appropriate access points to meet the needs of current and future users, both local and international. Our ideal candidate will have experience of cataloguing heritage materials in an online environment with a sound knowledge of relevant standards and tools. They will be scrupulously attentive to detail and have an empathy with rare materials. They will research doggedly and effectively to resolve bibliographic and authority problems. A background in the Humanities is strongly preferred. Specialist subject knowledge relating to one or more of the Libraries' heritage collections would be very desirable. Further details and application forms are available from the Customer Services Agency in the Civic Centre, telephone 477-4000, P O Box 5045, Dunedin or www.CityofDunedin.com/jobs Email address: jobs(a)dcc.govt.nz Andrea Simonsen Bibliographic Services Librarian, Dunedin Public Libraries Dunedin City Council 230 Moray Place, Dunedin 9016; PO Box 5542, Dunedin 9058, New Zealand Telephone: 03 477 4000 Fax: 03 474 3515 Email: asimonse(a)dcc.govt.nz ; www.dunedinlibraries.com _________________________________________ If this message is not intended for you please delete it and notify us immediately; you are warned that any further use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this material by you is prohibited. _________________________________________

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CatSIG AGM
by Helen Jenkins 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

The CatSIG AGM will be held during the LIANZA Conference in Rotorua. Date: Monday 10 September Time: 4pm, following the concurrent session 'The Changing Face of the National Union Catalogue'. Did you attend the recent CatSIG seminars? Was the content interesting and relevant? Were they organised well? Want to be part of the team that brought you these seminars, the Marc of Quality workshops and other events? The tasks are not onerous but are rewarding. We have one vacancy on the Committee and expressions of interest are sought for this and for other roles. If you are interested or want more information please contact the Secretary, Helen Jenkins, helen.jenkins(a)natlib.govt.nz Expressions of interest can also be made at the AGM. CatSIG AGM Agenda 2007 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of 2006 meeting and matters arising 4. Convenor's report 5. Treasurer's report 6. Election of Committee members 7. Any other business Helen Jenkins Secretary CatSIG This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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CatSIG Professional Development Seminar July 2007
by Cossham, Amanda 13 Jul '07

13 Jul '07

[apologies for cross-posting] Hello everyone Someone has pointed out that the 18 July is not a Monday, as per the original notification of this seminar. Quite right! The seminars are being held: Auckland: Wednesday 18 July 2007 and Wellington: Friday 20 July 2007. Apologies for the confusion Amanda for CatSIG Committee Amanda Cossham Information and Library Studies The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand 0508 650 200 x5518 CatSIG Professional Development Seminar, July 2007 CatSIG is pleased to announce a one day seminar with an exciting and varied programme of speakers. The Committee is delighted to announce that Deirdre Kiorgaard, Director, Bibliographic Standards and Strategy, National Library of Australia and Chair of the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules will be our key presenter. Ms. Kiorgaard will give two presentations on the JSC's work on RDA as well as a demonstration of how FRBR fits into the model. This will be the only opportunity New Zealand librarians and interested parties will have to hear about these developments before the publication of RDA in 2009. The Committee has achieved a coup in attracting Ms. Kiorgaard whose presentations will be of interest to a wide community and we encourage you to attend. Other presenters are Chris Todd who will regale us with tales from her year in Cambodia on VSA; Leonie Hayes from the University of Auckland will demonstrate ResearchSpace and discuss metadata, cataloguing and repositories and Amanda Cossham from The Open Polytechnic will discuss the rapidly growing discipline of information architecture. 18 July 2007 University of Auckland, Kate Edgar Information Commons 20 July 2007 Archives New Zealand, Wellington 9.10 Mingle for a 9.25 start 9.25 Welcome 9.30-10.30 Deirdre Kiorgaard, Director, Bibliographic Standards and Strategy, National Library of Australia and Chair of the Joint Steering Committee for Revision of AACR Deirdre will update us on the background, progress and future direction of the development of RDA - Resource Description and Access. Deirdre will take questions and comments on RDA so bring along all the questions you ever wanted answered. 10.30-11 Morning tea 11.30-12.10 Deirdre Kiorgaard Demonstration of an early prototype of an RDA web tool 12.15-1 Chris Todd, Cataloguing Team Leader, Schools & Music Team, NLNZ "Cataloguing in Cambodia" Chris will regale us with tales from her year on VSA in Cambodia 1-2 Lunch - Please note lunch will *not* be provided 2-2.45 Leonie Hayes, Digital Access Librarian, University of Auckland Library and Project Manager Institutional Repositories Aotearoa, University of Auckland Library "What's so great about digital theses? Experiences at the University of Auckland with ResearchSpace" ResearchSpace is the open access digital archive (or institutional repository) of the University of Auckland. Leonie will discuss metadata for theses in catalogues in MARC and in DC in the repository, and the wisdom or not of duplicating workflows, data entry and functionality. Leonie will challenge us to think about the future use of aggregated search tools and being smart about the effort required to create digital items. 2.45-3.15 Afternoon tea 3.15-4 Amanda Cossham, Lecturer, Information and Library Studies, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand He Wharekura-tini Kaihautu o Aotearoa "Information architecture: a brief tour" Amanda will introduce the discipline of information architecture and discuss its relevance to cataloguing librarians. Information architecture is a developing discipline that has been defined as the construction of a structure, or the organisation of information. This includes using taxonomies, tags, faceted classification and folksonomies. Information architecture is one of the ways that we can start to deal with the 'unintended consequences of the information age' - information overload, information anxiety and junk information. 4 Wrap up Cost including morning and afternoon tea: CatSIG members $70 LIANZA members $90 Others $100 All prices exclude GST. For enquiries or to book a place please contact Amanda Cossham, Amanda.Cossham(a)openpolytechnic.ac.nz <mailto:Amanda.Cossham@openpolytechnic.ac.nz>

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National Library/OCLC Key Message No 2
by Janess Stewart 28 Jun '07

28 Jun '07

National Library/OCLC Key Message No 2 This is the second Key Message about additional services being offered to Te Puna subscribing libraries. The first message looked at ways in which WebCat users can now save records from remote gateways directly into Te Puna. Several libraries have now succefully started using this option. Today’s message looks at the Registration process and what you will need to do if you want to start using either OCLC cataloguing software or accessing FirstSearch from Monday 2 July. Registration for use of OCLC Cataloguing tools: · https://www3.oclc.org/app/sysacc/header.pl is the link to the OCLC Access & Authorisation form which you can complete to get your Cataloging authorizations for all OCLC cataloguing software. · Intending CatExpress users should also use the same form. · Be sure to select the OCLC Asia Pacific as the regional service provider · Also make sure you indicate you are part of the OCLC-New Zealand partnership (you can do this at the bottom of the form in the Special Instructions section). · You will not be able to download the Connexion client until you have a password and authorisation. · Before completing the authorisation forms libraries will need to locate their OCLC symbol which you can find in the document posted on Te Puna website at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/files/NZ-Library-OCLC-Symbols.xls · If you have follow up questions about the form or the cataloguing software, please direct these to OCLC Asia Pacific (AsiaPacific(a)oclc.org) Registration for FirstSearch authorization: · You need to complete the form located at: http://www.oclc.org/support/forms/pdf/fsindo.pdf · In the Subscription Accounts section, please indicate Base Package. · Indicate that this is part of the New Zealand partnership in the Special Instructions/Notes section · You will need to return the form to OCLC either by fax or saving the signed document in PDF formata and transmitting electronically · Details about whom you should send the document are available on OCLC website at: http://www.oclc.org/firstsearch/ordering/default.htm · If you have follow up questions about the form or FirstSearch package, please direct these to OCLC Asia Pacific (AsiaPacific(a)oclc.org) You can also contact (support(a)oclc.org) if you have any other problems or questions. Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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Key Message No 1 New WebCat development launched
by Janess Stewart 27 Jun '07

27 Jun '07

Good afternoon Over the next few weeks National Library will send out a series of key messages about the new services which your library, as a Te Puna subscriber, is encouraged to use. Today we talk about the WebCat development that was so well-received at the recent Road Shows up and down the country WebCat now has the ability to save records from remote databases to Te Puna when the relevant record is not found in Te Puna. You can then add your library’s holding and retrieve records as you currently do. This new WebCat functionality was expressly developed by National Library to support the OCLC initiative, as a way of providing New Zealand libraries with access to a greatly extended range of bibliographic records. For contractual reasons links to WorldCat will not be available until 1 July, but we are pleased to let you have a preview of the functionality by providing links to two other databases unhindered in this way. For those who would like to look at how this will work you can now save records from: · National Bibliographic Archive · Libraries Australia Bibliographic Database · Others will follow You can either go into Te Puna and trial it for yourself or look at some screen shots at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/news/future.htm The click on WEBCAT GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT Points to note: New buttons are labelled: o REDO your search on OCLC WorldCat (next to search button - if your search returned no results) o Import from Gateway (Far left on top toolbar) o Save this record to the NBD (immediately above the Detailed/MARC view of the record) When you are in a remote database the screen is coloured slate grey and blue, and a message about which database you are using is displayed at the top of the result set You will know when you have been successful in saving the record from the remote database of your choice when you are back with the familiar pink and blue WebCat colour scheme. The Webcat development uses Z39.50 capability and here are some search tips to help you get started when connected to Worldcat’s Z39.50 server using Webcat: http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/z3950/searchtips/ Digital Solutions National Library of New Zealand P.O. Box 1467 Wellington 6140 Email: ruth.miller(a)natlib.govt.nz Telephone: +64 4 474 3089 Mobile: 021 540 978 Read latest Te Puna news at http://subscribers.natlib.govt.nz/ This e-mail is intended for the addressee only and may contain information which is subject to legal privilege. The contents are not necessarily the official view or communication of the National Library of New Zealand. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this e-mail or any information in, or attached to it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender immediately or return the original message to the National Library by e-mail, and destroy any copies. The National Library does not accept any liability for changes made to this e-mail or attachments after sending. All e-mails have been scanned for viruses and content by security software. The National Library reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through its network.

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CatSIG AGM - Call for agenda items
by Staincliffe, Paul 11 Jun '07

11 Jun '07

Colleagues The 2007 AGM of CatSIG will take place during the LIANZA conference. Please forward any items for the agenda to the Secretary, Helen Jenkins at helen.jenkins(a)natlib.govt.nz by 30 June 2007. Regards Paul Convenor CatSIG ======================================================================= 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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