ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group -2nd call for presenters Birdie MacLennan 24 Nov 2008 17:23 UTC

2nd Call for Presenters

Subject:  ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group -Midwinter call
for presenters
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    ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group invites speakers for its
    meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Denver, Saturday,
    January 24, 2009, 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; FRBR; cataloging in
    hybrid and digital libraries; changes in basic cataloging work and
    catalogers' responsibilities; 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; and 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. Time will
    be allowed for questions and answers. Speakers are encouraged to lead
    discussions.

        Please send abstracts of proposals to co-chairs by December 1, 2008.

       Adrienne A. Aluzzo                Birdie MacLennan
       Metadata Librarian                Director, Resource
Description & Access
       Wayne State University             University of Vermont
       Work: (313) 577-6439               Work:  (802) 656-2016
       E-mail: bb4892@wayne.edu           E-mail: bmaclenn@uvm.edu
            Co-Chairs ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Interest Group

    We look forward to hearing from you!