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    • 2023 Proceedings of the Metadata Justice in Oklahoma Libraries & Archives Symposium 

      Beezley, Shay; Steele, Tom; Long, Misty; Masood, Sana; Lefler, Brooke (2023-08-31)
    • Controlled Vocabularies beyond LCSH: Customizing Your Catalog to Meet Your Patrons' Needs 

      Beezley, Shay (2019-10-31)
      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. Come learn about other controlled vocabularies ...
    • Cultivating a Culture for Inclusive Metadata 

      Beezley, Shay; Sump-Crethar, Anna Nicole (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 ...
    • Digital Initiatives Working Group Progress Report : March 23, 2021. 

      Digital Initiatives Working Group (Chambers Library); Beezley, Shay (2021-03-23)
      Progress report of UCO Chambers Library's Digital Initiatives Working Group from 2016-2020 with a focus on work done during 2020.
    • Drafting the inclusive metadata statement 

      Beezley, Shay; Palone, Kaitlyn (11/19/2021)
      Offensive/outdated terminology in library cataloging standards has been discussed for some years now, particularly around the subject heading “illegal aliens.” A recent trend in library cataloging and technical services ...
    • Forming the Oklahoma "Tornado" NACO Funnel 

      Earls, Anona; Palone, Kaitlyn; Shorten, Jay; Beezley, Shay (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 ...
    • How do you solve a cataloging problem like The Vista? 

      Beezley, Shay (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 ...
    • Inclusive Metadata Strategies at Max Chambers Library 

      Beezley, Shay; Earls, Anona; Palone, Kaitlyn (2023-02-08)
      Max Chambers Library is committed to serving underrepresented communities. One way this is accomplished is through the professional catalogers' dedication to accurately and respectfully describing materials relating to ...
    • LCSH Isn't the Only Option: Controlled Vocabularies for Catalogers to Consider 

      Beezley, Shay (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 ...
    • On Cataloging Ethics 

      Beezley, Shay (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, ...
    • Spring Cleaning the Catalog and Other Tasks: WFH Projects for Catalogers 

      Beezley, Shay (2020-04-28)
      During the COVID-19 pandemic, several institutions rapidly transitioned their employees to working from home. The University of Central Oklahoma was one of these institutions, and among those working from home were the ...