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Making Keywords Work: Connecting Patrons To Resources Through Enhanced Bibliographic Records, Mina Chercourt, Lauren Marshall
Making Keywords Work: Connecting Patrons To Resources Through Enhanced Bibliographic Records, Mina Chercourt, Lauren Marshall
Mina Chercourt
Libraries seek methods of maximizing users' discovery of relevant resources. One of these methods is to enhance bibliographic records with tables of contents. Limited previous research has shown a positive correlation between record enhancement and circulation, but the costs for enhancement can vary widely. The authors present their research in which they examined circulation statistics after retrospectively enhancing records for anthologies of literature with low prior circulation. Results indicate that circulation increased for some subject areas, but not others. The authors conclude that this service is of value to our users, and discuss the issues of costs and selection of …
E-Book Readers: Exploration And Experiences, Patricia E. Maxwell, Jennifer J. Little
E-Book Readers: Exploration And Experiences, Patricia E. Maxwell, Jennifer J. Little
Jennifer Little Kegler
This presentation for the Rochester Regional Library Council described the Drake Memorial Library's experience with e-readers (Kindles). It features circulation and cataloging details, and user survey results.
Converting Vra Core Records To Marc Records: A Study In Crosswalking, Mathew Senander Iii
Converting Vra Core Records To Marc Records: A Study In Crosswalking, Mathew Senander Iii
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper explores the process of converting records created with the Visual Resources Association (VRA) Core metadata scheme to records that comply with Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC), using the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Metadata Standards Crosswalk. Justification for conducting such conversions in actual information organizations and challenges presented during the crosswalking process are explored.
Cataloging Online Usage Statistics For F/Y 2013, Michael A. Cerbo Ii
Cataloging Online Usage Statistics For F/Y 2013, Michael A. Cerbo Ii
Technical Services Reports and Statistics
Monthly productivity and collection statistics for the Cataloging Unit, University Libraries, University of Rhode Island. Data for fiscal year includes the number of exported records, authority work and number of searches that were performed using OCLC's WorldCat online service.
Metadata Services, Sai Deng
Metadata Services, Sai Deng
Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
No abstract provided.
Dataset Metadata, Sai Deng
Dataset Metadata, Sai Deng
Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
No abstract provided.
Cataloging Unit Statistics 2012-2013, Amar K. Lahiri
Cataloging Unit Statistics 2012-2013, Amar K. Lahiri
Technical Services Reports and Statistics
Annual productivity statistics from the Cataloging Unit of the University of Rhode Island Library for 2012-2013. Includes total number of copy-cataloged records and original catalog records created. Also includes bibliographic and item records created, modified, and deleted in the local Innovative Interfaces library system.
Oclc Expenditures Fy13, Andrée J. Rathemacher
Oclc Expenditures Fy13, Andrée J. Rathemacher
Technical Services Reports and Statistics
This report lists the total amounts invoiced to the University of Rhode Island Libraries by the bibliographic utility OCLC during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013.
Costs are broken down by invoice date and category and include all library locations (RIN, RIU, and RIX). We pay three fixed monthly fees for each location: one for cataloging (FIX1002), one for interlibrary loan (FIX4500), and one for access (FIX6600).
Total OCLC expenditures for FY13 were $64,934.38.
Following is a breakdown of selected OCLC expenditures.
Total OCLC Billings by branch:
RIU — $56,373.95
RIN — $6,632.20
RIX — $1,928.23
Total OCLC Billings …
Tag, You’Re It: Enhancing Access To Graphic Novels, Wendy L. West
Tag, You’Re It: Enhancing Access To Graphic Novels, Wendy L. West
University Libraries Faculty Scholarship
Current users of academic libraries are avid readers of graphic novels. These thought-provoking materials are used for leisure reading, in instruction, and for research purposes. Libraries need to take care in providing access to these resources. This study analyzed the cataloging practices and social tagging of a specific list of graphic novel titles in the academic libraries of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Results found that of the 668 graphic novel records 68 (10.17 percent) used the genre heading “graphic novel” and 99 (14.8 percent) were tagged. This limited access could be improved by using social tagging and genre …
Passion Of A Young Cataloger, Junli Diao
Passion Of A Young Cataloger, Junli Diao
Publications and Research
The article discusses library cataloging from a passionate cataloger's viewpoint. The author mentions that cataloging requires courage, logical thinking and skill learned through education, repetition, and investment of time. He considers cataloging an art of rules based on personal judgment making books easily discoverable and accessible. He also notes that in the Internet age, cataloging has evolved as a tool to synchronize databases for effective information delivery from resources to users.
The Vermont Digital Newspaper Project And The National Digital Newspaper Program: Cooperative Efforts In Long-Term Digital Newspaper Access And Preservation, Tom Mcmurdo, Birdie Maclennan
The Vermont Digital Newspaper Project And The National Digital Newspaper Program: Cooperative Efforts In Long-Term Digital Newspaper Access And Preservation, Tom Mcmurdo, Birdie Maclennan
University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications
The Vermont Digital Newspaper Project (VTDNP) is a state partner in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). Developed by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Library of Congress (LC), the NDNP is a long-term, national effort to build a freely accessible, searchable Internet database of historical US newspapers. NEH provides funding to state projects to select and digitize historic newspapers published between 1836 and 1922. LC provides the technical support and framework for preservation digitization. Digitized newspapers are archived by LC and made freely available through the website Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Vermont joined the NDNP …
The Next Generation Depository Library: Addressing Public Access To Goverment Publications In The Electronic Era, James Shaw, Both Goble
The Next Generation Depository Library: Addressing Public Access To Goverment Publications In The Electronic Era, James Shaw, Both Goble
James B Shaw
A presentation on depository libraries discussing public access to government publications, US documents (titles) received by Criss Library at UNO, determining is being a US Depository was still worth the effort, cataloging electronic documents to maintain local access, and electronic documents (titles) cataloged by Criss Library at UNO.
Making Keywords Work: Connecting Patrons To Resources Through Enhanced Bibliographic Records, Mina Chercourt, Lauren Marshall
Making Keywords Work: Connecting Patrons To Resources Through Enhanced Bibliographic Records, Mina Chercourt, Lauren Marshall
Lauren K. Marshall
Libraries seek methods of maximizing users' discovery of relevant resources. One of these methods is to enhance bibliographic records with tables of contents. Limited previous research has shown a positive correlation between record enhancement and circulation, but the costs for enhancement can vary widely. The authors present their research in which they examined circulation statistics after retrospectively enhancing records for anthologies of literature with low prior circulation. Results indicate that circulation increased for some subject areas, but not others. The authors conclude that this service is of value to our users, and discuss the issues of costs and selection of …
Z-Books: Hunting Down Zombie Ebooks Hiding In Your Catalog, Kathryn Lybarger
Z-Books: Hunting Down Zombie Ebooks Hiding In Your Catalog, Kathryn Lybarger
Library Presentations
No abstract provided.
Changing Landscape Of Technical Services, Kate Seago, Marsha Seamans
Changing Landscape Of Technical Services, Kate Seago, Marsha Seamans
Library Presentations
No abstract provided.
Writing Macros And Programs For Voyager Cataloging, Kathryn Lybarger
Writing Macros And Programs For Voyager Cataloging, Kathryn Lybarger
Library Presentations
No abstract provided.
University Of Rhode Island Rda Implementation Plan 2013‐2015, Michael A. Cerbo Ii
University Of Rhode Island Rda Implementation Plan 2013‐2015, Michael A. Cerbo Ii
Technical Services Department Faculty Publications
This document gives a general outline of the time frame and methods to be used to implement Resource Description and Access (RDA) cataloging rules for the University of Rhode Island.
Resource Description And Access (Rda) Cataloging Policy For The University Of Rhode Island, Michael A. Cerbo Ii
Resource Description And Access (Rda) Cataloging Policy For The University Of Rhode Island, Michael A. Cerbo Ii
Technical Services Department Faculty Publications
A general RDA policy for the University of Rhode Island.
Keeping Up With Ebooks: Automated Normalization And Access Checking With Normac, Kathryn Lybarger
Keeping Up With Ebooks: Automated Normalization And Access Checking With Normac, Kathryn Lybarger
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
Cataloging ebooks is difficult to do well, as they are often purchased in large collections, sometimes with only low-quality cataloging copy available. MARC records may be provided upfront in a large batch, or trickle in one at a time as they become available. Records may contain links that point nowhere, to the wrong book, or to an offer to sell you the book you already own. Loading records sight unseen may introduce inconsistency or overlay good print records with poor electronic ones, making the catalog much more difficult to search.
This article describes in more detail the major challenges in …
Patron-Driven Acquisition Optimization At Liberty University, Erin Crane, Lori Snyder
Patron-Driven Acquisition Optimization At Liberty University, Erin Crane, Lori Snyder
Faculty Publications and Presentations
In 2010 Liberty University began a Patron-Driven Acquisition pilot program with ebrary. Since then, the program has grown dramatically. The presenters describe how the library uses past usage data to create a predictive formula for ebook use. New ebook titles were added to the program based on formula selections. Success of the formula was evaluated, and overall the results are positive. The presenters also explain how the library handles the purchasing and cataloging of the ebooks.
Ebookmobile 2.0: Revamping Services Based On User Feedback, Kathryn Lybarger
Ebookmobile 2.0: Revamping Services Based On User Feedback, Kathryn Lybarger
Library Presentations
No abstract provided.
Assessment In Practice (Presentation), Rebecca L. Mugridge
Assessment In Practice (Presentation), Rebecca L. Mugridge
University Libraries Faculty Scholarship
This presentation provides some strategies that cataloging managers can use to evaluate and assess the services they offer.
Assessment Strategies For Cataloging Managers (Presentation), Rebecca L. Mugridge
Assessment Strategies For Cataloging Managers (Presentation), Rebecca L. Mugridge
University Libraries Faculty Scholarship
Qualitative assessment activities, when conducted regularly and methodically, can help managers and administrators understand the impact and value of the work that we do for our customers. Are we meeting our customers' needs? Are there services that we could provide but currently do not? What are our customers’ priorities? Are we responsive to their questions and issues? Are we working as effectively as we can? This webinar will explore the use of customer service surveys, focus groups, quality initiatives, benchmarking, and other methods to evaluate and assess the work that we do.
Catalogers Unite! Creating Documentation Through Collaboration, Patricia K. Falk, Elizabeth Hertenstein, Stefanie Hunker
Catalogers Unite! Creating Documentation Through Collaboration, Patricia K. Falk, Elizabeth Hertenstein, Stefanie Hunker
University Libraries Faculty Publications
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 …
Technical Services Assessment In Pennsylvania Academic Libraries (Presentation), Rebecca L. Mugridge
Technical Services Assessment In Pennsylvania Academic Libraries (Presentation), Rebecca L. Mugridge
University Libraries Faculty Scholarship
Academic libraries regularly conduct assessment of library services through the use of rubrics or assessment tools such as LibQual™. Technical services activities are frequently assessed; however, the assessment is typically limited to the evaluation of specific processes. This study was designed to explore assessment activities in Pennsylvania’s academic libraries. The author designed a survey to investigate whether technical services activities are assessed, how they are assessed, who is responsible for assessment of technical services, how the results of assessment activities are shared with others, and how those results are used to improve services or for other purposes.
Positioning Library Data For The Semantic Web: Recent Developments In Resource Description, Kimmy Szeto
Positioning Library Data For The Semantic Web: Recent Developments In Resource Description, Kimmy Szeto
Publications and Research
Recent developments in resource description standards and technologies have aimed at moving cataloging practice to the web environment and making library data available for exchange and reuse on the Semantic Web. As the library community looks outward and forward, library standards and technologies are converging with Web practices in three areas: content description, data models, and data exchange. This article captures the essence of the core standards and technologies that underlie the daily work of practitioners of library service, including Resource Description and Access (RDA), Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), the Linked Data environment, Resource Description Framework (RDF), and …
A Hitchhiker's Guide To The Future Of Cataloging: Public Services Edition, Sarah H. Theimer
A Hitchhiker's Guide To The Future Of Cataloging: Public Services Edition, Sarah H. Theimer
Libraries' and Librarians' Publications
Provides and overview of changes coming due to the adoption of RDA. Discusses the Bibliographic Framework Initiative which is developing a replacement for MARC.
Collaboration At The Troy University Libraries, Erin E. Boyd, Olga Casey, Ruth Elder, Jana Slay
Collaboration At The Troy University Libraries, Erin E. Boyd, Olga Casey, Ruth Elder, Jana Slay
Articles, Scholarship, and Creative Works by Faculty of University Libraries
With relatively new staff in all the Troy University campus libraries technical services departments, it was critical to collaborate on policies and procedures for consistency. Developing an online manual housed on a wiki that could be used and contributed to by staff on all three campuses was essential to this goal. Multi-campus meetings and online discussions are additional methods we use to promote collaboration. This article will include a literature review of collaboration and wikis along with methods the Troy University Libraries Technical Services departments are using to establish communication across the campuses. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, …
Doing More With Less: Exploring Batch Processing And Outsourcing In Academic Libraries., Patrick Roth, Jeffrey Daniels
Doing More With Less: Exploring Batch Processing And Outsourcing In Academic Libraries., Patrick Roth, Jeffrey Daniels
Patrick Roth
Analysis Of Readex's Serial Set Marc Records: Improving The Data For The Library Catalog, Daniel C. Draper, Naomi Lederer
Analysis Of Readex's Serial Set Marc Records: Improving The Data For The Library Catalog, Daniel C. Draper, Naomi Lederer
Daniel Draper