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2014

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Moving The Marc: Transitioning Workflows To Target Digital Resources, Susan A. Massey Nov 2014

Moving The Marc: Transitioning Workflows To Target Digital Resources, Susan A. Massey

Susan A. Massey

Susan A. Massey, Head of Discovery Enhancement at the University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library, talks about how the UNF library Cataloging Department transitioned to a broader role supporting metadata for digital projects and loading electronic book records into their EBSCO Discovery System. Topics covered include: • Analyzing workflows to identify competencies and efficiencies • Marketing to administrators • Preparing staff for change • Making the most of technology tools • Physical space arrangement • Reorganization and reassessment

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Catalogers Unite! Creating Documentation Through Collaboration, Patricia K. Falk, Elizabeth Hertenstein, Stefanie Hunker Aug 2014

Catalogers Unite! Creating Documentation Through Collaboration, Patricia K. Falk, Elizabeth Hertenstein, Stefanie Hunker

Libby Hertenstein

Recent changes have forced Bowling Green State University (BGSU) to reevaluate our documentation, workflows, and communication. There have been staff retirements, changes in staff responsibilities, and a new faculty cataloger. Additionally, BGSU is implementing a discovery layer, purchasing shelf-ready books, and adding more electronic resources. It has become apparent that documentation needs to be updated and, in many cases, created from scratch. Collaboration is critical as catalogers are currently few in number and are seeing the need to work with other departments in ways unheard of previously. The creation of a new cataloging manual is vital to the success of …

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