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FW: Metadata and AI: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and Skills Gaps (Free Webinar)
by Bridget Jennings 29 May '26

29 May '26

Apologies for cross posting the cross posting! Just to draw your attention to the free webinar below. It is on at a bad time, but you might get a recording if you register? Ngā mihi, Bridget Jennings CatSIG Committee Wellington City Libraries From: Charlene Chou <Charlene.Chou(a)NYU.EDU> Sent: Friday, 29 May 2026 8:51 am Subject: Metadata and AI: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and Skills Gaps (Free Webinar) *Apologies for cross postings* Dear colleagues, The Dublin Core Academy<https://academy.dublincore.org/> is pleased to offer a free webinar course, Metadata and AI: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and the Skills Gap. Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC (10 AM Eastern) for a one-hour panel discussion featuring practitioners and researchers exploring where AI is delivering value for metadata work, the training and competency gaps, and the ethical responsibilities of metadata librarians. Register at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__academy.dublincore.org… Space is limited. All are welcome! Best regards, Ying Hsang & Charlene Dublin Core Academy<https://academy.dublincore.org/> -- Charlene Chou Head of Knowledge Access New York University, Division of Libraries New York, NY 10012 Phone: 212-998-2489 Email: Charlene.Chou(a)nyu.edu<mailto:Charlene.Chou@nyu.edu> ******************************************************************** If you wish to stop receiving messages from OCLC-CAT or otherwise amend your preferences, you can do so here<https://www.oclc.org/forms/internet-subscription.en.html>. Or email listserv(a)oclclists.org<mailto:listserv@oclclists.org> including the relevant text below in the body of the email: • To unsubscribe: "unsubscribe OCLC-CAT" • To receive OCLC-CAT in digest form: "set OCLC-CAT digest" • To set your options to no mail: "set OCLC-CAT nomail" • To receive these messages in the future "set OCLC-CAT mail" To contact the list owners directly please send your message to OCLC-CAT-request(a)OCLCLISTS.ORG<mailto:OCLC-CAT-request@OCLCLISTS.ORG>. If you unsubscribe from OCLC-CAT, you will no longer be able to participate in any of its features, including the public forum. To unsubscribe from all OCLC marketing email communications (including all OCLC listervs, OCLC Connect emails, OCLC event notifications, product/service/cooperative updates and newsletters), please email us at unsubscribe(a)oclc.org<mailto:unsubscribe@oclc.org>. By participating in this list, you confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to the Code of Conduct: https://policies.oclc.org/en/engagement/code-of-conduct.html and Terms of Use: https://policies.oclc.org/en/engagement/terms-of-use.html. All personal data you transfer will be handled by OCLC in accordance with its Privacy Statement: https://policies.oclc.org/en/privacy/privacy-statement.html.

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FW: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]
by George Sweetensen 28 May '26

28 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Here is the link to the recording from yesterday’s webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock --ORDAC Version<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypAEBQ_Di_0> Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of "Ennis Butler, Jack (IMT, Black Mountain)" Sent: 28 May 2026 13:57 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: RE: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. UNOFFICIAL Hi Chris, Thanks for getting in touch. I’m glad you asked as I was just about to send it around! You can find the recording of the Oceania session here: What to Know About the Countdown Clock --ORDAC Version<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypAEBQ_Di_0> Best, Jack From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au> <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au>> On Behalf Of Christine Sloan Sent: Thursday, 28 May 2026 11:54 AM To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania@nla.gov.au> Subject: RE: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] UNOFFICIAL Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Jack! Is there a recording available for this session, or should I just listen to the original webinar? Cheers, Chris From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au> <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au>> On Behalf Of "Ennis Butler, Jack (IMT, Black Mountain)" Sent: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:25 PM To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania@nla.gov.au> Subject: RE: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL] CAUTION: External email. Only click on links or open attachments from trusted senders. ________________________________ Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. UNOFFICIAL Hi all, It was great to have so many people come along. Please forward to any interested colleagues. As promised, here are the links mentioned: * The Countdown Clock and Transitioning to Official RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/countdown-clock-and-transitioning-offic…> * RDA Steering Committee | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc> * RSC Members | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsc-members> * Working Groups | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/workinggroups> * Implementing Official RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/implementingRDA> * Learning Resources | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/learning-resources> * Finding Your Way with RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/finding-your-way-rda> * Application Profiles: A Deeper Dive (and How Not to Drown)<https://www.youtube.com/@RDAToolkitVideo> * RDA Toolkit Youtube<https://www.youtube.com/@RDAToolkitVideo> * National Library of New Zealand Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/natlib.gov.nz?category=27693> * Official RDA - National and State Libraries Australasia<https://www.nsla.org.au/our-work/rda/> * Oceania | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/oceania> * Oceania RDA Discussion List | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/oceania/rdalist> I would also recommend keeping an eye on RSC News | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/news> to stay up to date. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions through the Oceania RDA Discussion List or at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Have a great afternoon! Best, Jack From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au> <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au>> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 9:19 AM To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania@nla.gov.au> Subject: Re: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi all, Just a reminder about this webinar tomorrow. It's your chance to ask questions about the path ahead. If you would like me to raise a question on your behalf, please let me know at jack(a)ratoolkit.org<mailto:jack@ratoolkit.org> Have a great day! Best, Jack On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM Jack Ennis Butler <jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org>> wrote: Hi everyone, I'd like to draw your attention to a free webinar taking place next Wednesday 27 May at noon Canberra AEST What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat>. This will be a fantastic chance to hear directly from RSC Chair Elect Robert L. Maxwell and RDA publisher James Hennelly now that the countdown clock is ticking<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/waking-countdown>. This is a repeat of a webinar recently run at a timezone better suited for us. In it they will describe what is happening this year as we build up to the withdrawal of Original RDA as a supported project in May 2027. Where will the Original instructions go? What about Policy Statements and local annotations? And what do you need to do if your institution has still to make the leap to Original RDA? There will also be the chance to ask any questions at the end. I highly recommend attending if you can make the time. Please circulate to anybody who may be interested, Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. You can use the mailing list or reach me directly at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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FW: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026
by George Sweetensen 26 May '26

26 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Just a reminder that the What to Know About the Countdown Clock<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat> webinar is tomorrow at 2pm (NZDT). Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: 26 May 2026 11:19 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: Re: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi all, Just a reminder about this webinar tomorrow. It's your chance to ask questions about the path ahead. If you would like me to raise a question on your behalf, please let me know at jack(a)ratoolkit.org<mailto:jack@ratoolkit.org> Have a great day! Best, Jack On Wed, May 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM Jack Ennis Butler <jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org>> wrote: Hi everyone, I'd like to draw your attention to a free webinar taking place next Wednesday 27 May at noon Canberra AEST What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat>. This will be a fantastic chance to hear directly from RSC Chair Elect Robert L. Maxwell and RDA publisher James Hennelly now that the countdown clock is ticking<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/waking-countdown>. This is a repeat of a webinar recently run at a timezone better suited for us. In it they will describe what is happening this year as we build up to the withdrawal of Original RDA as a supported project in May 2027. Where will the Original instructions go? What about Policy Statements and local annotations? And what do you need to do if your institution has still to make the leap to Original RDA? There will also be the chance to ask any questions at the end. I highly recommend attending if you can make the time. Please circulate to anybody who may be interested, Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. You can use the mailing list or reach me directly at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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Ngā Upoko Tukutuku Māori Metadata Update - Mei | Haratua | May 2026
by Catherine Amey 24 May '26

24 May '26

Tēnā koutou, e ngā rangatira The latest collection of new and changed Ngā Upoko Tukutuku terms are now available for use on the National Library website.<https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/nga-upoko-tukutuku> The open data page<https://natlib.govt.nz/about-us/open-data/nga-upoko-tukutuku-metadata> has also been updated, using a new process to generate the files. As far as we can tell, there should be no issues, but please contact reo(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:reo@dia.govt.nz> if you have any difficulties with loading the files into your database. Below is a selection of the changes - please explore the website<https://natlib.govt.nz/librarians/nga-upoko-tukutuku> for the full list. Nga Upoko Tukutuku terms may be used to describe unpublished as well as published collections, and we welcome requests for terms relating to all kinds of resources. As usual, we’d love to have more requests to work on, whatever the nature of the material you are describing - tukua mai ōu whakaaro mō ngā ingoa me tāpiri anō ki te pae tukutuku! If you can’t find an existing term, and you can't find an existing term in our thesaurus to suit your item, please email reo(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:reo@dia.govt.nz> with your suggestion and the details of what you were working on. Suggestions in English where you don't know a Māori term are very welcome. One of our new terms for this release is ‘Rere,’ so please get those requests flying in and we'll add them to our worklist. Ngā kaupapa hou — Haratua, Mei | New terms — May 2026 New terms have been interlaced into Ngā Upoko Tukutuku to describe concepts ranging from the women’s rights movement to the economy, the environment, and the human body. Ara tātai -- Destiny Kaikorohiti – Chiropractors Kahu tākaro – Sports uniforms Kai kōhua – Boil-up Kakīroa – Giraffes Kiwa -- A demigod associated with Te Moana Nui ā-Kiwa Mātāpono – Principles Mātātuhi kārikiōrangi -- Cyanotypes Niho – Human teeth Ngutu riwha – Cleft palate Papangarua – Quilts Pāpātanga hua moni – Interest rates Pūngao hau -- Wind energy Pūrātoke -- Glowworms Rere – Movement Takaroa – The Kāi Tahu term for Tangaroa Tarapouahi – A garment that incorporates a woven band supporting loose strands of harakeke fibre Tohe mana wāhine – Movements for women’s rights Tokorau – Separation, Divorce Tūmahi – Verbs Wētā punga – Giant weta Tāngata | People We added the term Mātāpono to describe many kinds of principles, including constitutional principles, iwi strategic principles, learning principles, and principles in the context of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This broad term can be combined with other terms to convey the specific nature of the principles described. Please note that Mātāpono does not encompass scientific principles. The new term Tohe mana wāhine was included to convey concepts of women’s rights and collective movements for women’s rights. We also adjusted the English scope note for Mana wahine, the female element, to make it clear that it is not appropriate to use this term for contemporary western feminism. Another new kupu is Tokorau, which describes divorce or separation in the context of personal relationships. We noted that marriage pre-colonisation did not entail the transfer of property and was not an economic transaction. Ōhanga | Economy We shifted Whakahaere rawa (Resource management) from sitting under Taiao (Environment) to Ohanga (Economy). This reflects the common usage of the word “rawa” to refer to economic resources. The phrase Whakahaere rawa implies a transactional approach, which does not seem appropriate in the context of care for the Taiao and for Papatūānuku. We added an English scope note to Whakahaere rawa to make this clear to descriptive staff. The new term Pāpātanga hua moni conveys the concept of interest rates, with a reference from the loan term Pāpātanga itareti. Taiao | Environment The economy relies on the environment within which it exists. Pūngao hau (Wind energy) has been added as a narrower concept of the broad category Pūngao (Energy). Pūngao brings together other terms for renewable energy, such as Pūngao kōmaru, the energy from the sun’s rays, and Pūngao hiko, which refers to electrical energy in general. We also added the term Rere, which describes movement in a very broad sense, from water running, to time, birds, kites, and airplanes flying. However, a narrower term should be used if appropriate. Moving from the physical to the biological environment, there is now a new term for Pūrātoke, which refers to glowworms in their larval stage, but not the adult fly. Pūrātoke sits under the broader concept Ngāngara, which is a collective term for invertebrate animals, including insects, worms, centipedes, gastropods, and various larvae. A term for Wētā punga, the giant wētā, has also been included. Tīnana | Human body Our bodies exist within the environment, and we have added new terms to convey aspects of human health and the human body. These include Niho (Teeth), Ngutu riwha (Cleft palate) and Kaikorohiti (Chiropractors). Kaikorohiti may also be used to describe the Chiropractic discipline. Clothing protects and adorns the human body. The new term Tarapouahi describes a garment that incorporates a woven band supporting loose strands of harakeke fibre. The Tairāwhiti Museum includes images of Tarapouahi<https://collection.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz/objects/7086/tarapouahi>. Food is also vital for physical well-being and we have added a term for Kai kōhua (Boil-up), a comforting prospect as winter approaches! Noho ora mai Nā ngā kaimahi o Te Whakakaokao

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FW: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026
by George Sweetensen 20 May '26

20 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Just highlighting the below webinar taking place next Wednesday 27th May at 2pm NZST. Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: 20 May 2026 23:53 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: [rdaoceania] Webinar: What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026 Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi everyone, I'd like to draw your attention to a free webinar taking place next Wednesday 27 May at noon Canberra AEST What to Know About the Countdown Clock, 27 May 2026<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/what-know-about-countdown-clock-repeat>. This will be a fantastic chance to hear directly from RSC Chair Elect Robert L. Maxwell and RDA publisher James Hennelly now that the countdown clock is ticking<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/waking-countdown>. This is a repeat of a webinar recently run at a timezone better suited for us. In it they will describe what is happening this year as we build up to the withdrawal of Original RDA as a supported project in May 2027. Where will the Original instructions go? What about Policy Statements and local annotations? And what do you need to do if your institution has still to make the leap to Original RDA? There will also be the chance to ask any questions at the end. I highly recommend attending if you can make the time. Please circulate to anybody who may be interested, Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. You can use the mailing list or reach me directly at jack(a)rdatoolkit.org<mailto:jack@rdatoolkit.org> Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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AI in cataloguing survey - reminder
by Bridget Jennings 18 May '26

18 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Just a quick reminder that CatSIG is running a very quick survey on AI in cataloguing: link is here<https://u26611046.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.mZktG25qDBdyoH-2FtEL1Bv…> (closing end of May). This is in preparation for our next CatSIG discussion on this topic which will be on Tuesday 16 June at 10am – the invitation for the webinar will be coming out shortly but pencil in your calendars in the meantime if you’re interested in attending. Ngā mihi nui, Bridget Bridget Jennings Senior Cataloguing Specialist Whare Pukapuka me ngā Wāhi Pāpori | Libraries & Community Spaces Te Kaunihera o Pōneke | Wellington City Council P 04 801 4093 E bridget.jennings(a)wcc.govt.nz<mailto:bridget.jennings@wcc.govt.nz> | W wcl.govt.nz<http://www.wcl.govt.nz/> The information contained in this email is privileged and confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are asked to respect that confidentiality and not disclose, copy or make use of its contents. If received in error you are asked to destroy this email and contact the sender immediately. Your assistance is appreciated. [cid:image001.jpg@01DCE77A.9C37EF10]<http://wellington.govt.nz/wcc-email-campaign>

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NLNZ Official RDA application profile and mapping to MARC
by Sandra McKenzie 11 May '26

11 May '26

Kia ora The RDA countdown clock has now appeared at the top of the Original RDA Toolkit, reminding libraries to prepare for the transition to Official RDA - The Countdown Clock and Transitioning to Official RDA | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rda/countdown-clock-and-transitioning-offic…> The National Library is continuing its work to support New Zealand libraries in transitioning to Official RDA. As part of this, we will provide a mapping of MARC 21 fields to the Official RDA elements used by the National Library of New Zealand. This resource will be made available to the library community in July 2026, and we encourage libraries to use it as a foundation for developing their own context-specific documentation. If you would like to get in touch for more information, please email Sandra McKenzie, Senior Collection Description Specialist, National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa (email:sandra.mckenzie@dia.govt.nz). Sandra McKenzie | Senior Collection Description Specialist National Library of New Zealand | Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua DDI: +64 4 4623926 www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz/>

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FW: [rdaoceania] RDA for Archives: Survey (open until 15 May)
by George Sweetensen 08 May '26

08 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Apologies for cross-posting. Please see the message below from Jack about a survey on the use of RDA for archival materials. This may be of interest for those recording archival material with RDA or are interested in using RDA for archives. Ngā mihi nui, George CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au> <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania-request@nla.gov.au>> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: 06 May 2026 18:20 To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au<mailto:rdaoceania@nla.gov.au> Subject: [rdaoceania] RDA for Archives: Survey (open until 15 May) Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. Hi all, I would like to draw your attention to a survey relating to RDA. The RSC Archives Working Group would like to find out how you use RDA for archival material and what challenges you face. The survey is intended for libraries or archives that are recording archival material with RDA, or are otherwise interested in using RDA for archives. You can find more details at this page: RDA for Archives: Survey (open until 15 May) | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/rda-archives-survey-open-until-15-may> Please forward to any colleagues who may be interested. Kind regards, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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FW: [rdaoceania] Request for feedback on proposals for July RSC meeting
by Bridget Jennings 06 May '26

06 May '26

Kia ora koutou, Below are three new proposals that will be discussed at the July meeting of the RDA Steering Committee. Let me know if you have any feedback on these, or if you have any questions. The first is of interest to cataloguers of rare books who use the RDA edition of DCRM. Ngā mihi nui, Bridget CatSIG ORDAC representative From: rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au <rdaoceania-request(a)nla.gov.au> On Behalf Of Jack Ennis Butler Sent: Wednesday, 6 May 2026 6:08 pm To: rdaoceania(a)nla.gov.au Subject: [rdaoceania] Request for feedback on proposals for July RSC meeting Caution: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe. HI everyone, There are three proposals due to be discussed at the July RSC meeting<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/save-times-rsc-public-sessions-april-no…>. * RSC/ExamplesEditor/2026/1<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rscexampleseditor20261> * RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/3<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctechnicalwg20263> * RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/4<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctechnicalwg20264> RSC/ExamplesEditor/2026/1 - Proposal to revise the preferred order of recording sources for early printed resources in Data provenance: Recording a source of metadata that is a manifestation that is being described This proposal seeks to align the preferred order of recording sources with the RDA edition of Decriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials. It will be of interest to all those working with early printed resources. More information is available here: RSC/ExamplesEditor/2026/1 Ready for Community Consultation | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/rscexampleseditor20261-ready-community-…> RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/3 - Resource-to-resource digest, review, and critique elements This proposes to remove soft deprecated elements from the Official Toolkit used for relating resources to other resources. The proposed elements to remove are extremely granular and in many cases superfluous. More information is available here: Latest News on Soft-deprecated Terms | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/latest-news-soft-deprecated-terms> RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/4 - Soft-deprecated elements specific to content and carrier types In proposal recommends removing elements that relate only to specific carriers. These are considered to be redundant in the content as they are adequately covered by RDA Carrier Type and other elements. More information is available here: Latest News on Soft-deprecated Terms | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/news/rsc/latest-news-soft-deprecated-terms> Please send me your feedback by 22 June to ensure we can compile all responses effectively. I will schedule an online drop in session Friday 5 June at 1 pm AEST if anybody would like to discuss or provide non-written feedback. I will send out more details the week before. I also wanted to flag that amendments proposed by ORDAC received through community feedback were successfully adopted at the April meeting for RSC/TechnicalWG/2026/2 Soft-deprecated elements: “Details” elements<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctechnicalwg20262>. Community feedback was also taken onboard by the RSC regarding RSC/TranslationsTLO/2026/1 Proposal on adding new elements, applicable to rare and old materials, to the RDA Toolkit, the corresponding new definitions to the Glossary, and the corresponding new properties to RDA Registry<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/rsctranslationstlo20261>. We anticipate a follow-up proposal will be compiled shortly to take account of the points raised. This is a great reminder of why your feedback is so important. More information about recent developments including links to recorded can be found at the page RSC News | ALA RDA Toolkit<https://www.rdatoolkit.org/rsc/news> As always, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Best wishes, Jack Jack Ennis Butler Oceania region representative to the RDA Steering Committee

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CatSIG Catapult December 2025 issue available
by Hazel L 01 May '26

01 May '26

Kia ora koutou, I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and had a good break. The December issue of Catapult is now available and attached. Kia maiea tō rā, Hazel Loughrey Catapult editor

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