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LCSH Isn't the Only Option: Controlled Vocabularies for Catalogers to Consider
(2019-11-08)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) is a widely used controlled vocabulary by libraries around the world, but like any controlled vocabulary, it comes with limitations. Catalogers need to be familiar with all sorts ...
DARE to Say NO
(2022-07-14)
Using the Acronym DARE we'll look specifically at reclassing the offensive and dated terminology of call numbers for materials classified with N and O Cutter numbers for "Negro" and "Oriental." DARE is short for Decide ...
Ethnographic Research Methods in Library Assessment
(2013-05-17)
Ethnography – the study of cultural groups and their practices – and ethnographic research methods are becoming increasingly prevalent in library assessment. Library users and potential users on a particular campus make ...
Are You Still Talking? Communication in Leadership
(2021-11-19)
Communication is a critical leadership skill to obtain supporters and buy-in. Effective communication requires critically analyzing your own communication habits and reactions and tailoring them to the individuals or groups ...
How do you solve a cataloging problem like The Vista?
(2021-07-27)
This presentation introduces complex serials cataloging through the experience of re-cataloging The Vista, the school newspaper of the University of Central Oklahoma. Since its inception in 1903, The Vista experienced a ...
On Cataloging Ethics
(2020-11-13)
Catalogers bear a special responsibility when developing resource description. Information included or excluded affects access. Chosen subject headings can make or break a patron's ability to find a resource. Additionally, ...
Forming the Oklahoma "Tornado" NACO Funnel
(2018-11-09)
How do you know if the books by Robert Smith, Bob Smith, or Bobby Smith are the same author or not? Are you stuck in helping your patrons find a resource by the same John Doe? Catalogers are here to help you through the ...
Shifting: Making Room for Growth
(2008-10)
This presentation explains one libraries process for shifting entire floors of books to use only 3/4th of the shelf so there is room for new items to be shelved without a large shifting project.
Cultivating a Culture for Inclusive Metadata
(2023-05-12)
University of Central Oklahoma’s Max Chambers Library is committed to serving underrepresented communities. One way this is accomplished is through the professional catalogers' dedication to accurately and respectfully ...
From Numbers to Policy: How to Use All Your Data.
(2011-06-07)
This presentation discusses the different ways Access Services collects data, how you might handle it, and what can be done with it. Specifically, what are the differences between using electronically collected data and ...