Kia ora koutou,
Coming up next week is the 2026 Core Interest Group Week (March 3 to March 7 our time). This features some presentations that might be of interest to the CatSIG committee (particularly if you are an early
bird!). The full programme is here:
2026 Core Interest Group Week | Core. Attendance is free. Noted below are some sessions in particular (with times converted to NZDT). There is a session on BIBFRAME on Saturday 7 March starting at 9am which looks worthwhile for those wanting/needing to
know more about the practicalities of BIBFRAME.
Tuesday 3 March 6am to 7am
Metadata Interest Group – AI in MarcEdit: practical tools for metadata work
How can AI support real-world metadata workflows? Featuring Terry Reese, developer of MarcEdit.
Wednesday 4 March 5am to 6am
Bibliographic Conceptual Models Interest Group – Linking Data: Getty’s LOD Transformation
Wednesday 4 March 8am to 9am
Faceted Subject Access Interest Group
Topics include:
- Aligning terms and facilitating connections with FAST headings and tools
- Practical strategies for modernising library metadata
Thursday 5 March 6am to 7am
Competencies & Education for a Career in Cataloging Interest Group presentations
Friday 6 March 5am to 6am
Linked Data Interest Group presentations
Saturday 7 March 6am to 7am
Catalog Management Interest Group
Topics include:
- Creating workflows to enhance vendor-supplied records
- Exploring practical workflows using the Ex Libris AI Metadata Assistant
- Meeting your match in authority work
Saturday 7 March 9am to 10am
MARC Formats Transition Interest Group
Topics include:
- Transitioning library workflows from MARC
- Experiences with transitioning to or testing BIBFRAME
- Future of metadata standards beyond MARC
- Training and education in BIBFRAME for MARC cataloguers
Thank you to Charlotte for the heads-up!
Ngâ mihi,
Bridget
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Bridget Jennings Whare Pukapuka me ngâ Wâhi Pâpori | Libraries & Community Spaces Te Kaunihera o Pôneke | Wellington City Council |
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