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The Web in Our Libraries and Catalogs: a Cataloging Perspective

Explore evolving cataloging standards, tools, and practices in libraries, focusing on electronic resources, staff workflow, and innovative cataloging models. Discuss the impact of metadata schemas and the changing role of catalogers in the digital age.

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The Web in Our Libraries and Catalogs: a Cataloging Perspective

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  1. The Web in Our Libraries and Catalogs: a Cataloging Perspective Bao-Chu Chang Metadata & Cataloging Department NCSU Libraries RTSS Spring Workshop, May 30 2006

  2. Catalogs and Catalog Use • OPAC • Portal with A-Z list • E-Journals • Databases • Subject pages • Broad subject categories • Course-/curriculum-based discipline terms • Innovative model of catalog use • NCSU’s Endeca-powered catalog • RLG’s RedLightGreen RTSS Spring Workshop, May 30 2006

  3. Cataloging standards and practices • Revision of AACR (2002) and MARC Standards • Chapter 9: Electronic Resources • Chapter 12: Continuing Resources • 856 Field: Electronic Location and Access • RDA: Resource Description and Access (2008) • Non-MARC Metadata Schema, e.g., DC, VRA, LOM • FRBR: Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (1998) • Cooperative cataloging training initiatives • SCCTP Cataloging of Integrating Resources Workshop • LC/ALCTS Rules & Tools for Cataloging Internet Resources RTSS Spring Workshop, May 30 2006

  4. Workflow and Staff • Web-based cataloging tools • CORC (1998-2002) • Connexion (2002- ) • Cataloger’s Desktop • Classweb • Workflow • Blurring lines • Rapid cataloging, Just-in-Time maintenance • Virtual workflow • Staff • Web-savvy catalogers • Cataloger-turned glorified programmers RTSS Spring Workshop, May 30 2006

  5. What the future holds … • MARC is not dead • Federated search • Single interface • Interoperability • Electronic Resources Management System (ERMS) • Inventory control • Collection analysis • Digital repository • Hidden/Unique collection • Expanded roles of catalogers • More access, less description • Harvesting metadata • Batch loading of vendor supplied catalog records RTSS Spring Workshop, May 30 2006

  6. “Culture War” within Cataloging • LC’s decision on series authority control • Karen Calhoun’s paper • Indiana University White paper • University of California Bibliographic ServicesTask Force report • Google Book Search Library Project • LC or PCC? Neither? RTSS Spring Workshop, May 30 2006

  7. Future of Cataloging and Library Catalogs: Suggested Readings (reverse chronological order) • “The Changing Nature of the Catalog and its Integration with Other Discovery Tools” by Karen Calhoun (Feb. 2006) http://dspace.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/1813/2670/1/LC+64+report+draft2b.pdf • “A White paper on the future of cataloging at Indiana University”(Jan. 2006) http://www.iub.edu/%7Elibtserv/pub/Future_of_Cataloging_White_Paper.doc • “Rethinking How We Provide Bibliographic Services for the University of California” by UC Libraries Bibliographic Services Task Force (Dec. 2005) http://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/sopag/BSTF/Final.pdf • “Future of Cataloging” by Deanna B. Marcum (Jan. 2005) http://www.loc.gov/library/reports/CatalogingSpeech.pdf • “Change Cataloging, but Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water!” By Barbara Tillett (Nov. 2004) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/Mittler.pdf RTSS Spring Workshop, May 30 2006

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