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FW: [NZ-Libs] [Vacancy] Academic, Auckland - Assistant Librarian Cataloguing Dept. TheUniversity of Auckland Library, Te Temu Herenga
by Ksenija Obradovic 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

Assistant Librarian - Cataloguing Department, General Library. The University of Auckland Library The University of Auckland Library has a vacancy for a cataloguer to perform copy cataloguing and simple original cataloguing as part of a professional team. Library Auckland Applicants should have a degree and library qualification, plus familiarity with the following basic cataloguing tools: MARC21, AACR2, LCNA, LCSH, DDC22. Experience in using Te Puna and Voyager databases would be an advantage. Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as is competence in the use of computer applications and databases. An interest in new developments in information technology relating to cataloguing is also sought. A good standard of English is needed, and knowledge of other languages would be an advantage. This position would also suit someone who is newly qualified or almost finished the library qualifications, as excellent training will be provided. Reference number: G211-07Z Apply on line: http://www.vacancies.auckland.ac.nz/ Closing Date: 30 March 2007 Carol Catley Library HR Manager Te Tumu Herenga, The University of Auckland Library Private Bag 92019 Auckland Ph 64 9 373 7599 ext 88701 email: c.catley(a)auckland.ac.nz _______________________________________________ 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

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Announcement - Maori Subject Headings Seminars
by Paul Staincliffe 28 Feb '07

28 Feb '07

Colleagues On behalf of CatSIG, Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa and Te Rōpu Whakahau I invite you to attend a seminar on Māori Subject Headings and their use in resource description. This is the first time such a seminar has been held and will introduce valuable new knowledge to all those involved in the description and care of Māori material. An extensive knowledge of Te Reo is not required. The programme will cover: Introduction to Ngā Upoko Tukutuku/Māori Subject Headings Cataloguing Māori language materials Assigning terms from Ngā Upoko Tukutuku Assigning terms from the Iwi/Hapu names list You are welcome to bring examples of problems or issues to discuss. All the seminars will begin at 9.15 a.m. and finish at approximately 4 p.m. Morning and afternoon tea, and lunch will be provided. There is no cost for the seminars. Places are limited so an early response would be beneficial. The seminars will be held: Thursday 15 March Wellington – National Library of New Zealand Monday 19 March Auckland – Kate Edgar Information Commons, University of Auckland Wednesday 21 March Hamilton – University of Waikato Library Friday 30 March Christchurch – Mancan House Conference Centre Please direct bookings or queries to Paul Staincliffe, stainclp(a)waikato.ac.nz For the organisers Regards, Paul Paul Staincliffe Convenor CatSIG

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Item type/loan period
by Kathryn Mercer 15 Jan '07

15 Jan '07

Hi We're puzzling over our item types at the moment as part of our Voyager migration process: If item type is about loan period, why are we using material type wording to describe them instead of terms related to duration like '3 day loan' '1 week loan' ? When patrons (and staff) want to limit their searches, they are often confronted by a set of choices in Material Type (taken from the leader) and Item Type which look almost identical. As a user in the past I have been puzzled when I have selected 'book' from item type in order to exclude serials, videos, etc and not found the title I was expecting because (as I (think I) understand now) the item was not a 'book,' ie normal loan period, but a reference item which did not fit in the 'book' category. I would be interested to hear why libraries have persisted with this terminology instead of using loan period terminology. If anyone is aware of any libraries which are using loan period descripors or a combined terminology (eg 3 day loan books, 3 day loan serials) instead, I would be very interested in hearing of those. Thanks Kathryn Cataloguing Librarian

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Update - Subject Access to Maori Materials
by Paul Staincliffe 15 Jan '07

15 Jan '07

Colleagues I am delighted to announce an important update to these workshops. The workshops will also be held in association with the Māori Subject Headings Committee. This now means that the workshops will be free for members of CatSIG, LIANZA and Te Rōpū Whakahau (TRW). Regards, Paul

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Announcement - Subject Access to Maori Materials Reminder
by Paul Staincliffe 15 Jan '07

15 Jan '07

[Please send expressions of interest by close of business Friday 26 January]. Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa in association with CatSIG is pleased to announce a series of one day seminars on providing subject access to Māori materials and on cataloguing Māori materials. Both Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings List) and the Iwi/Hapu Names List were developed as part of the Māori Subject Headings Project jointly sponsored by LIANZA, Te Ropu Whakahau and the National Library. The seminars will cover: * Introduction to Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku/Māori Subject Headings * Cataloguing Māori language materials * Assigning terms from Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku * Assigning terms from the Iwi/Hapu names list. There will be an opportunity to practice applying these resources. Examples for discussion can be submitted beforehand. The seminars are scheduled for mid-March 2007 and will be offered in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, depending on demand. Before we can confirm the exact details we need expressions of interest in attending. Expressions of interest will not bind you to attend, but will enable us to gauge demand. The seminars will be free to CatSIG members. Members of LIANZA who are not CatSIG members, and others, will pay a nominal fee. Please send expressions of interest (clearly indicating "Subject Access to Māori Materials" in the subject line) to Robyn East, Bibliographic Services, National Library of Wellington, robyn.east(a)natlib.govt.nz. Regards, Paul

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FW: [ACAT] 2 new papers from LC librarians
by Paul Staincliffe 12 Jan '07

12 Jan '07

Colleagues. For those not on Autocat. The first paper is an interesting comment on why LC should reverse its SAR decision. Also recommended for anybody who is confused about the implications of the decision. NLNZ even gets a little mention! Regards Paul -----Original Message----- Subject: [ACAT] 2 new papers from LC librarians I have just read 2 new papers by LC librarians. Worth our attention. http://www.guild2910.org/SARS%20PAPER.pdf http://www.guild2910.org/AFSCMEMoreOnWhatIsGoing.pdf David Bade University of Chicago

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Announcement - Subject Access to Māori Materials
by Paul Staincliffe 14 Dec '06

14 Dec '06

Bibliographic Services, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa in association with CatSIG is pleased to announce a series of one day seminars on providing subject access to Māori materials and on cataloguing Māori materials. Both Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku (Maori Subject Headings List) and the Iwi/Hapu Names List were developed as part of the Māori Subject Headings Project jointly sponsored by LIANZA, Te Rōpū Whakahau and the National Library. The seminars will cover: * Introduction to Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku/Māori Subject Headings * Cataloguing Māori language materials * Assigning terms from Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku * Assigning terms from the Iwi/Hapu names list. There will be an opportunity to practice applying these resources. Examples for discussion can be submitted beforehand. The seminars are scheduled for mid-March 2007 and will be offered in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, depending on demand. Before we can confirm the exact details we need expressions of interest in attending. Expressions of interest will not bind you to attend, but will enable us to gauge demand. The seminars will be free to CatSIG members. Members of LIANZA who are not CatSIG members, and others, will pay a nominal fee. Please send expressions of interest (clearly indicating “Subject Access to Maori Materials” in the subject line) to Robyn East, Bibliographic Services, National Library of Wellington, robyn.east(a)natlib.govt.nz.

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Workflow for Endeavour users
by Kathryn Mercer 30 Nov '06

30 Nov '06

Hi We're migrating to Endeavour software next year and anticipate that our acquisitions-cataloguing workflow will alter as a result. We are interested in knowing how other libraries (especially NZ tertiary institutions) using the software organise their workflows. (With the number of libraries that have migrated in the last few years, perhaps someone already has a file on this that they'd be willing and able to share?) Feel free to forward my email on if you know of someone else who may be able to help. Regards Kathryn Mercer Cataloguing Librarian Waikato Institute of Technology Private Bag 3036 Hamilton 2020 New Zealand Tel +64 7 834 8888 Direct Tel: 834 8800extn 8120 Fax +64 7 838 0707 www.wintec.ac.nz

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FW: Virtual cataloging volunteers needed
by Ksenija Obradovic 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Is there a need to say more about future of our profession! Cheers, Ksenija ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ksenija Obradovic Cataloguing Librarian University of Auckland Library, Te Tumu Herenga Private Bag 92019 Auckland New Zealand mailto:k.obradovic@auckland.ac.nz phone 64 9 3737599 ext.85797 fax 64 9 3737401 http://www.auckland.ac.nz/lbr/libhome.htm -----Original Message----- From: AUTOCAT [mailto:AUTOCAT@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU]On Behalf Of Jennifer E Watson Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 1:15 PM To: AUTOCAT(a)LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU Subject: Virtual cataloging volunteers needed The Second Life Libraries Cataloging Group is seeking volunteers to create and manage a virtual cataloging system. Second Life is a 3D virtual world with over 1 million members. The Second Life Library 2.0, Caledon Branch Library, Teen Library, Consumer Health Library, and Medical Library provide library services to these members. The purpose of the Cataloging Group is to set up a cataloging system that can by used by library patrons inside Second Life to locate library resources, and to catalog Second Life library resources onto this system. We are looking for volunteers interested in cataloging and/or systems librarianship. You can work from anywhere and contribute as many or as few hours as you like. If you would like to be a part of this exciting project, visit http://infoisland.org/drupal/kickbuttcatalogers to sign up. We are also looking for volunteer(s) to manage the Second Life del.icio.us account at http://del.icio.us/secondlifelibrary . Please contact jwatso21(a)utmem.edu to volunteer. Looking forward to seeing you in Second Life! Jennifer Watson Second Life Library Cataloger Head, Electronic & Collection Services University of Tennessee Health Science Center jwatso21(a)utmem.edu

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authorities
by Kathryn Mercer 02 Nov '06

02 Nov '06

Hi We are looking at migrating our database from a DRA system to Voyager next year. We are looking at options for producing a file of authority records that match our bibliographic records, including the possibility of sourcing these from Te Puna or another agency. I'm told the Te Puna option is quite expensive, so we would be interested to hear of any library's experiences of other options, including costs, logistics and data quality. Regards Kathryn Mercer Cataloguing Librarian Waikato Institute of Technology Private Bag 3036 Hamilton 2020 New Zealand Tel +64 7 834 8888 Direct Tel: 834 8800extn 8120 Fax +64 7 838 0707 www.wintec.ac.nz

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