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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 ...
The Creation of the Tribal Nations of Oklahoma Metadata Database
(2023-07-20)
In the closing discussions of last year's symposium the impromptu creation of the Metadata Justice Collective occurred. Those that volunteered to chair, Megan Macken, Lulu Zilinskas, and Kaitlyn Palone, met shortly thereafter ...
Finding the Right Words
(2022-07-14)
In Summer 2021, UCO Chambers Library's catalogers crafted an inclusive metadata statement. Our presentation will provide an overview of the process, recommendations for creating your own statement, and the challenges of ...
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 ...