The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Cataloging & Classification Section (CCS) Cataloging Norms Interest Group invites speakers for its meeting at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans on Saturday, June 25th from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Presentation topics should be of current interest to catalogers, cataloging managers and administrators.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Evolution, definition, and functions of the catalog and cataloging norms
- Emerging concepts and implementations of "next generation catalogs"
- RDA and FRBR
- Cataloging in hybrid and digital libraries
- Changes in catalogers' workflows
- Emerging perceptions of cataloging quality
- How end users' expectations and behaviors affect cataloging norms
- Metadata records and elements in different contexts
- The impact of web norms on cataloging norms from the perspectives of web developers and catalogers
Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length, with additional time allowed for questions and answers. Please send abstracts of proposals to co-chairs by Monday, May 9th. We look forward to hearing from you!
Cataloging Norms Co-Chairs,
Michele Seikel
Associate Prof. of Bibliography, Cataloger,
Edmon Low Library, Oklahoma State University
seikel@okstate.edu
Co-Chair, ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group
Melanie McGurr
Coordinator of Authority Control and Database Maintenance
Ohio State University Libraries
Co-Chair, ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group
mcgurr.2@osu.edu
via OCLC-CAT
