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| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 09, 2010 | n/a |
1:30 PM
– 3:30 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 20 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
| Thursday, April 01, 2010 | n/a |
12:30 PM
– 2:30 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 20 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
Are you looking for tools that would enable you work to catalog faster and more efficiently? Are you uncertain when original records are required and how to input them? This webinar discusses criteria for doing original cataloging and describes Connexion Client features that can help you whether you’re editing a record or creating a new one. It covers derived records and workforms, constant data and text strings, keymapping, and other labor-saving tools.
Who should attend?: Catalogers already using Connexion Client
Prerequisites: Familiarity with OCLC Connexion Client and cataloging rules
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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Advanced Serials Cataloging provides in-depth, 2-day coverage of original serials cataloging. It focuses on print serials, but the concepts are applicable to serials in any format.
Who should attend?: Those who have taken the Basic Serials Cataloging course or who have been active serial catalogers for at least a year and are familiar with the fundamentals.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
This workshop was developed by MOTSE (Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence). It offers a full day of intermediate level presentation, discussion, and practice in authority control.
Topics covered include:
• Multiple goals of authority control
• Rules governing authority control practice
• MARC21 authority record format
• Rules and conventions of name, subject, series, and work authority control
• System implementation
• Current issues in authority control
The session provides participants with a thorough overview of the principles and techniques of library authority control. Ideally participants should be familiar with the content of the MOTSE Access session, which focuses specifically on selecting bibliographic entry terms and formulating headings for access. The MOTSE Authority Control session focuses on how headings and references are implemented using automated authority control systems, not on AACR2 rules for constructing headings.
Who should attend?: Experienced catalogers and any library staff person involved in managing the quality of the online catalog.
Prerequisites: The “Cataloging Basics: Access” session (a MOTSE workshop), or experience selecting bibliographic entry terms and formulating headings.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
This class is a 2 day training session covering the basic principles of serials cataloging for original and copy cataloging in both print and electronic formats. It will cover serials cataloging rules, MARC21 tagging, and problem-solving and decision-making related to serials.
Who should attend?: Beginning serials catalogers and technicians and monograph catalogers working with serials.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
What are authorities and authority records? What is authority control? Why should I care? This 90 minute Webinar offers a quick and simple introduction to the concept of authorities and authority control. The session includes information on where to find authority records, a quick guide to interpreting them, how your local catalog and other systems can take advantage of authority control, and more.
Who should attend?: Any library staff, including technical services staff, new to authorities.
Prerequisites: None.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
What are authorities and authority records? What is authority control? Why should I care? This 75 minute Webinar offers a quick and simple introduction to the concept of authorities and authority control. The session will include information on where to find authority records, a quick guide to interpreting them, and examples of how you might use them.
Who should attend?: Any technical services staff new to authorities
Prerequisites: None
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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The Access workshop covers choosing access points for a catalog record and formulating headings according to Chapters 21-26 of AACR2 and using MARC tagging. The session covers name headings for persons, places and corporate bodies, as well as cross references and authority control. Participants will learn to select, formulate and explain name and title headings used on standard catalog records, for both cataloging and searching purposes.
This full-day workshop is part 2 of the Cataloging Basics series developed by MOTSE (Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence).
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for acquisitions or cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None, although the session is best taken in conjunction with Cataloging Basics - Description.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
The workshop covers describing the physical aspects of a book in a MARC format bibliographic record so that a library user can identify it. AACR2 rules for description and basic MARC tagging will be presented.
This full-day workshop is part 1 of the Cataloging Basics series developed by MOTSE (Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence).
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for acquisitions or cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
The Subject Analysis workshop covers subject headings and classification. Both Sears and LC subject headings (Sears only peripherally), and Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification are introduced, with emphasis on the systems used by participants. In the subject heading section, participants will discuss purpose, application and structure of subject headings, MARC tagging, cross-references, and standard versus non-standard subject headings. In the classification section, participants will discuss the purpose and application of the respective scheme, structure of classification and cutter numbers, shelflist order, and MARC tagging. The workshop will include lecture, group exercises, and discussion.
This full-day workshop is part 3 of the Cataloging Basics series developed by MOTSE (Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence).
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None, although the session is best taken in conjunction with Cataloging Basics: Description and Cataloging Basics: Access.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
In this workshop, a day of face-to-face instruction on cataloging basics is paired with detailed follow-up online over a two-week period for a mini-course in cataloging designed just for school media staff.
Day 1 brings everyone together for an overview of the MARC record and the most frequent editing changes made in copy cataloging, along with an in-depth discussion on current issues including outsourcing, changing
cataloging standards, and setting priorities. This sets the stage for online follow-up using WebJunction to address issues in greater depth. Online modules will include instruction on using Dewey Decimal Classification, applying Sears subject headings, handling multiple editions, and addressing leveled materials.
This workshop is offered at no charge. Lunch and parking instructions
will be sent directly to registered attendees.
Documentation for continuing education credits will be provided upon request.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, a Federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning, and State Library Services & School Technology, the Minnesota State Library Agency, supports this MOTSE workshop with funding under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Who should attend?: This workshop will have something for everyone involved in cataloging in school media centers, from the beginner to the experienced cataloger.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
This new workshop from the Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) is based on the revised chapters 9 and 12 of AACR2 and covers all integrating resources, with an emphasis on electronic resources. Instruction includes the new rules that have been added to these chapters and will provide timely guidance to monograph, serials, and electronic resource catalogers who may be responsible for cataloging them.
Sessions include:
Who should attend?: Monograph, serials, and electronic resource catalogers who may be responsible for cataloging integrating resources.
Prerequisites: A working knowledge of AACR2R and MARC21 as well as familiarity with Web resources and/or loose-leafs.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
One approach that some libraries are using to try to "tame the Web" is to include records for Internet resources in their online catalog. To help make this possible, this training session will provide an introduction to applying cataloging concepts, rules and guidelines to Internet resources.
Topics to be covered will include:
Prerequisites: MARC Format for Beginners and/or familiarity with MARC Format and the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed., 1998 revision.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
Sometimes new items in your collection require original cataloging, but you don’t have the time or the training to create full-level records for all of them. This webinar will discuss two less than full-level cataloging options— minimal-level records and core records—that will make it easier to provide access to these items in a timely manner.
We will define minimal-level and core records, explore how they can help you, clarify when to create them, and detail what to include in such records.
Please Note: This webinar presents information on less-that-full records. It does not include step-by-step instructions for cataloging these records.
Who should attend?: Anyone who does original cataloging.
Prerequisites: Experience applying cataloging rules in original cataloging.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
This full-day, hands-on workshop provides an overview of OCLC's browser-based cataloging interface, the Connexion Browser. The Connexion Browser is accessed via the web and does not require any special software.
Connexion Browser is most appropriate for those who only catalog on OCLC infrequently. The Browser is also the interface for local holdings maintenance (Please note: separate training sessions on local holdings updating using the Connexion Browser are currently offered). This session will cover the following topics:
Who should attend?: New or current staff that are interested in using a browser-based application for cataloging.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites but some cataloging experience is desirable.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
This workshop will present an overview of the latest practices and standards for video and DVD cataloging. The workshop will focus on current OCLC/MARC21 coding and tagging for bibliographic records in these formats, the applicable AACR2 rules, and their associated LCRIs. We will also explore related topics such as evaluating cataloging copy, determining whether to input a new record into WorldCat, solving common video cataloging problems, assigning subject headings to videorecordings, and resources for cataloging videos and DVDs.
At the end of this workshop you will:
Who should attend?: Cataloging professionals and paraprofessionals who are new to AV cataloging, or those needing a refresher.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of MARC21 bibliographic formats and Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd ed., revised.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 03, 2009 | n/a |
10:00 AM
– 11:00 AM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 17 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
| Thursday, January 07, 2010 | n/a |
2:30 PM
– 3:30 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 20 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | n/a |
3:30 PM
– 4:30 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 20 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 | n/a |
10:30 AM
– 11:30 AM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 20 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
| Thursday, April 29, 2010 | n/a |
4:00 PM
– 5:00 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 20 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
CatExpress gives you direct access to the WorldCat records you need for copy cataloging. This class will show you how to use CatExpress to search for, edit, and export records and how to set or delete holdings in WorldCat. It will also touch on some options for customizing, CatExpress pricing, and sources for documentation and statistics.
Who should attend?: This class is intended for anyone new to CatExpress and copy cataloging. Established, but basic, users of CatExpress may also benefit from the class by filling in foundational knowledge that will allow them to work with CatExpress more effectively.
Prerequisites: None.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
CatExpress gives you direct access to the WorldCat records you need for copy cataloging. This tutorial shows you how to use CatExpress to search for, edit, and export records and how to set or delete holdings in WorldCat. It also touches on some options for customizing, CatExpress pricing, and sources for documentation and statistics.
Who should attend?: Anyone who is new to CatExpress and anyone who wants to get more training in it.
Prerequisites: None
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
Connexion Browser is a web-based interface for OCLC cataloging, often preferred by those who do lower volume or occasional cataloging, or for parts of a segmented workflow that focuses on searching.
This course provides instruction on the structure of the WorldCat bibliographic database, an introduction to the MARC bibliographic record format, as well as an introduction to the setup and basic navigation of Connexion Browser. After completing this web-based training, learners will have the foundational knowledge required to begin using Connexion as a copy cataloging tool. Learners will also be able to navigate the interface and set up Connexion Browser to begin a work session efficiently.
This is the first part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Browser.
Who should attend?: This course is intended for learners who are new to Connexion Browser and copy cataloging. Established, but basic, users of Connexion Browser may also benefit from the class by filling in foundational knowledge that will allow them to work with Browser more effectively.
Prerequisites: None
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 | n/a |
10:00 AM
– 12:00 PM
(Central Time) |
$50.00 (All) | 20 | Sara Ring | REGISTER (All) |
Connexion Browser is a web-based interface for OCLC cataloging, often preferred by those who do lower volume or occasional cataloging, or for parts of a segmented workflow that focuses on searching.
This online module provides instruction on performing basic bibliographic searches using OCLC’s Connexion Browser cataloging software. After completing this web-based training, learners will be able to conduct basic searches for bibliographic records in WorldCat, and evaluate whether a given record matches the item to be cataloged.
This is the second part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Browser.
Who should attend?: This course is designed for learners who have little or no previous experience with Connexion Browser, and who may be new to library work. This class will be of particular benefit to new copy catalogers. It will also be beneficial to original catalogers who need to determine, before they create an original record, that no matching record exists.
Prerequisites: Ability to log on to Connexion Browser; knowledge of MARC records sufficient to recognize components such as field and subfield and to identify data such as title, edition, publisher, physical description.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
Connexion Browser is a web-based interface for OCLC cataloging, often preferred by those who do lower volume or occasional cataloging, or for parts of a segmented workflow that focuses on searching.
This online course provides instruction on working with MARC bibliographic records in Connexion Browser, including using MARC field help, editing MARC records, updating holdings, and exporting MARC records. After completing this training, learners will have the knowledge to complete basic record actions in Connexion Browser.
This is the third part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Browser.
Who should attend?: This course is intended for learners who are new to Connexion Browser and copy cataloging but have a basic familiarity with the MARC record. Established, but basic, users of Connexion Browser may also benefit from the class by thorough review of the MARC record editing process and by learning about enhanced functionality such as record validation.
Prerequisites: The learner should have basic knowledge of the structure of the MARC record, including the definition of tags and subfields and the conventions of the MARC record. Learners should also be familiar with basic navigation of the Connexion Browser and basic searching procedures for the Browser.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, February 11, 2010 | n/a |
1:30 PM
– 3:30 PM
(Central Time) |
$50.00 (All) | 20 |
Coordinator MINITEX Bibliographic & Technical Services |
REGISTER (All) |
Connexion Browser is a web-based interface for OCLC cataloging, often preferred by those who do lower volume or occasional cataloging, or for parts of a segmented workflow that focuses on searching.
This online module provides instruction on how to use Connexion Browser to conduct advanced searches of the WorldCat database. After completing this web-based training, learners will be prepared to make more thorough and more precisely targeted searches with improved efficiency, in order to find the right record faster.
Who should attend?: This course is designed for learners who are comfortable with using Connexion Browser to do basic numeric and keyword searches of WorldCat and navigate through search results. This class will be most beneficial to staff who would like to enhance their abilities and develop their approaches to current methods of searching for records in WorldCat through Connexion Browser.
Prerequisites: Connexion Browser Module 2- Basic Searching in Connexion Browser
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
Why should you attend this webinar? Macros can help you increase your workflow by automating tasks you do every day when cataloging materials. This course is specifically tailored for catalogers who have never worked with or designed their own macros for use with OCLC’s Connexion client. You will get an overview of how macros work within OCLC’s Connexion client as well as some hands-on exercises to practice on your own time.
At the end of this 60 minute webinar, you will be more familiar with:
Who should attend?: Anyone interested in learning how to use macros when cataloging.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with editing records using OCLC’s Connexion client and interpreting the basic components of bibliographic records.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
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| No sessions currently scheduled |
Connexion Client is a Windows desktop interface for OCLC cataloging. It has tools helpful for frequent or higher-volume catalogers.
This course provides instruction on the structure of the WorldCat bibliographic database, an introduction to the MARC bibliographic record format, and an introduction to the setup and basic navigation of Connexion Client. After completing this web-based training, you will have the fundamental knowledge required to begin using Connexion Client as a copy cataloging tool. You will also be able to navigate the interface and set up Connexion Client to begin a work session efficiently.
This is the first part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Client.
Who should attend?: This course is intended for anyone who is new to Connexion Client and copy cataloging. Established, but basic, users of Connexion Client may also benefit from the class by filling in fundamental knowledge that will allow them to work with Client more effectively.
Prerequisites: None.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | n/a |
10:00 AM
– 12:00 PM
(Central Time) |
$50.00 (All) | 20 |
Coordinator MINITEX Bibliographic & Technical Services |
REGISTER (All) |
Connexion Client is a Windows desktop interface for OCLC cataloging. It has tools helpful for frequent or higher-volume catalogers.
This online module provides instruction on performing basic bibliographic searches using OCLC’s Connexion Client cataloging software. After completing this web-based training, learners will be able to conduct basic searches for bibliographic records in WorldCat, and evaluate whether a given record matches the item to be cataloged.
This is the second part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Client.
Who should attend?: This course is designed for learners who have little or no previous experience with Connexion Client, and who may be new to library work. This class will be of particular benefit to new copy catalogers. It will also be beneficial to original catalogers who need to determine, before they create an original record, that no matching record exists.
Prerequisites: Ability to log on to Connexion Client; knowledge of MARC records sufficient to recognize components such as field and subfield and to identify data such as title, edition, publisher, physical description.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, February 18, 2010 | n/a |
10:00 AM
– 12:00 PM
(Central Time) |
$50.00 (All) | 20 |
Coordinator MINITEX Bibliographic & Technical Services |
REGISTER (All) |
Connexion Client is a Windows desktop interface for OCLC cataloging. It has tools helpful for frequent or higher-volume catalogers.
This online module provides instruction on how to use Connexion Client to conduct advanced searches of the WorldCat database. After completing this web-based training, learners will be prepared to make more thorough and more precisely targeted searches with improved efficiency, in order to find the right record faster.
Who should attend?: This course is designed for learners who are comfortable with using Connexion Client to do basic numeric and keyword searches of WorldCat and navigate through search results. This class will be most beneficial to staff who would like to enhance their abilities and develop their approaches to current methods of searching for records in WorldCat through Connexion Client.
Prerequisites: Connexion Client Module 2- Basic Searching in Connexion Client
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 09, 2009 | n/a |
10:00 AM
– 12:00 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 12 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | n/a |
2:30 PM
– 4:30 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 19 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
| Thursday, March 04, 2010 | n/a |
1:30 PM
– 3:30 PM
(Central Time) |
50.00 (All) | 20 | Mark Wilhelmi | REGISTER (All) |
Connexion Client is a Windows desktop interface for OCLC cataloging. It has tools helpful for frequent or higher-volume catalogers.
This online course provides instruction on working with MARC bibliographic records in Connexion Client, including editing MARC records, using save files, updating holdings, exporting MARC records, and, using MARC field help. After completing this training, learners will have the knowledge to complete basic record actions in Connexion Client.
This is the third part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Client.
Who should attend?: This course is intended for learners who are new to Connexion Client and copy cataloging but have a basic familiarity with the MARC record. Established, but basic, users of Connexion Client may also benefit from the class by thorough review of the MARC record editing process and by learning about enhanced functionality such as record validation.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the structure and conventions of the MARC record, including the definition of its tags and subfields. Also, familiarity with basic navigation of the Connexion Client and its basic searching procedures.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
This ninety minute online training session covers both the strengths and foibles of the control headings function in OCLC Connexion. Topics include why and when you might control headings in a bibliographic record, how to use the Control Headings window, and how the Control Headings command interacts with the OCLC Authority File.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is the same as part 2 of Using the OCLC Authority File Webinar.
Who should attend?: Cataloging staff who want to increase their knowledge of and proficiency with the OCLC Authority File.
Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with OCLC Connexion Client and have a basic understanding of authorities and authority work. If you are new to authorities and authority work, you should first attend our Brief Introduction to Authorities Webinar.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
NOTE: For this course, it is $40.00 for each individual who registers (not $40.00 per institution).
This webinar is intended to introduce participants to issues surrounding copyright for digital materials, and to provide resources for further exploration. Topics covered include: basics of copyright law, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act; obtaining permissions to use, fair use, public domain, and privacy issues; and how digital primary source materials published to the Web differ from traditional materials. The course will include discussion of examples pertinent to the average project to help participants apply concepts to real-life situations.
NOTE: If you register for all four webinars in the Digitization Series, the cost for each session will be $35.00.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
If your library is not using the Custom Holdings option within WorldCat Resource Sharing, you could be missing out on a feature that can significantly simplify the borrowing process for interlibrary loan, and save you time! Custom Holdings automatically identifies potential lenders and routes requests based on your preferred lenders.
In this webinar we will discuss ways to help you examine your borrowing patterns to prepare for setting up custom holdings for your library. We will then guide you through the steps to design, create and update multiple custom holding paths for your borrowing needs.
Who should attend?: Staff who use WorldCat Resource Sharing (OCLC ILL)
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of searching and producing ILL requests within OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
NOTE: For this course, it is $40.00 for each individual who registers (not $40.00 per institution).
This webinar covers basic level project planning, materials selection, and workflow for digital collections. The focus is to prepare participants for conducting a project and sustaining a project into the future. Will include discussion of issues related to workflow, metadata, scanning, quality control, funding, maintenance and sustainability of digital resources.
NOTE: If you register for all four webinars in the Digitization Series, the cost for each session will be $35.00.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
This workshop will be a combination of lecture, demonstration and guided hands-on activities. The lecture portion will include when to outsource scanning and when to do in-house scanning; scanning techniques; choosing file resolution and formats; and file management best practices. There will be a short discussion of archival preservation standards and practice.
The hands-on section of the workshop will consist of scanning and image processing using Adobe Photoshop, with the focus on developing a workflow for batches of images. The process will move from scanning through editing to file management, using common Photoshop strategies such as Levels, Layers and Actions to assist with file management.
NOTE: This is NOT an Adobe Photoshop training class; rather it will use Photoshop to model an effective workflow. Participants should have some knowledge of Photoshop software or other image processing software. Levels, Layers and Actions are more advanced features of Photoshop.
NOTE: Attendees will be using Macintosh computers (not PC) for all of the hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites: Some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop software or other image processing software.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 01, 2009 | n/a |
9:00 AM
– 11:00 AM
(Central Time) |
$50.00 (MN-ND-SD-WI)
$90.00 (All-others) |
8 | Sara Ring |
REGISTER (MN-ND-SD-WI)
REGISTER (All-others) |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2010 | n/a |
9:00 AM
– 11:00 AM
(Central Time) |
$50.00 (MN-ND-SD-WI)
$90.00 (All-others) |
9 | Sara Ring |
REGISTER (MN-ND-SD-WI)
REGISTER (All-others) |
| Thursday, February 04, 2010 | n/a |
1:30 PM
– 3:30 PM
(Central Time) |
$50.00 (MN-ND-SD-WI)
$90.00 (All-others) |
11 | Sara Ring |
REGISTER (MN-ND-SD-WI)
REGISTER (All-others) |
Are you involved in a digital project at your institution? How will you describe your digital objects in order to provide online access to them? One option is to use the Dublin Core, an international metadata standard used to describe digital content.
This two hour webinar will introduce you to Dublin Core and the 15 elements. As we look at several examples, the Western States Dublin Core Metadata Best Practices will be used as a guideline.
Who should attend?: This webinar is intended for staff who work in libraries or cultural heritage institutions as catalogers, archivists, special collections librarians, or anyone who has responsibilities for the description of and access to digital collection materials.
Prerequisites: None
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
Electronic Serials Cataloging is a day-long training session that will prepare those familiar with print serials cataloging to catalog electronic serials distributed through the Web. It covers the basic steps for creating an original record for an online serial and also describes the single record approach to serials available in both print and electronic versions.
Who should attend?: Experienced serials catalogers and those who have attended the SCCTP Basic Serials Cataloging class.
| Currently Offered Sessions | Location | Time | Fee | Open Seats | Presenter | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sessions currently scheduled |
This workshop will present background terminology and concepts, as well as practical approaches to digitizing and describing visual collections. Attendees will learn about scanning, equipment, metadata, project management and workflow. The instructor will share his own insights on digital imaging and encourage others in attendance to share their own experiences.
Who should attend?: Individuals who are either planning to digitize their collections or have just begun to implement their own imaging projects.
Prerequisites: None
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This full-day, hands-on workshop provides new or current Interlibrary Loan staff with the basic elements of using WorldCat Resource Sharing. Borrowing and lending activities will be covered including:
Attendees will have time to practice sending and receiving interlibrary loan requests, and customizing settings using the administrative module.
Who should attend?: Interlibrary loan staff
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of the ILL process.
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NOTE: For this course, it is $40.00 for each individual who registers (not $40.00 per institution).
This online workshop covers basic-level information on scanning, image capture, and quality control activities for digital projects. Provides brief information on planning, workflow development, and implementation for image capture and digital object creation in a project setting. Places emphasis on digital activities for libraries, museums, and heritage organizations. Provides beginning steps toward developing and managing scanning activities for digital collections.
What you will learn: The ability to make informed digital scanning decisions including:
- Image capture
- File formats and compression
- Image sizing
- Managing color
- Benchmarking and formulas
- Outsourcing vs. in-house capture decisions
NOTE: If you register for all four webinars in the Digitization Series, the cost for each session will be $35.00.
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Are you a new library staff member in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota? Or perhaps you are a new library manager or director and need to learn more about support resources that are available to your staff. MINITEX staff from the Bibliographic and Technical Services (BATS) Unit will guide you through this short presentation that will cover:
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This full-day, hands-on workshop introduces users to the Client interface of Connexion, OCLC’s integrated library service. Connexion Client is a Windows-based interface that provides full cataloging functionality plus batch processing, offline editing, macros, and full keyboard customization.
This workshop will focus on basic copy cataloging functionality, such as searching, editing, using the online and offline save files, adding holdings to OCLC, batch processing, exporting, printing labels, and local file maintenance. There will be substantial hands-on exercises.
Who should attend?: Cataloging and acquisitions staff.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites but some cataloging experience is desirable.
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CONTENTdm is software used to build digital collections of images, documents, video, and audio. It provides the tools to organize, publish, manage, and search digital collections on the Web.
Designed for individuals new to using CONTENTdm software for their institution’s digital projects, this full day, hands-on workshop will provide a basic overview of CONTENTdm and its functionality. By the end of this course, participants will be able to do the following:
Who should attend?: Any library or institution staff member that currently uses, or plans to use CONTENTdm.
Prerequisites: None
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Have you ever wondered how many original records your library added to WorldCat, or how many records your cataloging staff enriched in the past year? You can find out how to locate these types of statistics and others from the OCLC Product Code Detail Usage Report and from the OCLC Usage Statistics Web site. This webinar will focus on how to access and interpret your cataloging related OCLC statistics. Note: This webinar will not cover CatExpress or WebDewey statistics.
Who should attend?: Staff who currently use Connexion for cataloging and Administrators responsible for preparing library statistical reports.
Prerequisites: None
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Have you ever wondered where to find statistics about the number of OCLC interlibrary loan requests you received, your fill rate, or your average turnaround time? You can find out how to locate these types of statistics and others from the OCLC Product Code Detail Usage Report, and from the OCLC Usage Statistics Web site. This webinar will focus on how to access and interpret your OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing statistics.
Who should attend?: Staff who currently use WorldCat Resource Sharing or Administrators responsible for preparing library statistical reports.
Prerequisites: None
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This workshop will present an overview of OCLC's WebDewey. The workshop will emphasize hands-on exercises in the use of the service to find and build Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers. Topics will include keyword searching, browsing, use of LC Subject Headings as entry vocabulary, and number building with Tables 1 and 2.
Who should attend?: Users of the print edition of the DDC who are considering using WebDewey as well as current users of WebDewey who want to hone their searching and classifying skills.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the DDC and ability to use a web browser.
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Do you want to direct more people from the web to your local library? Learn more about how to set up your "deep links" in the WorldCat Services Administrative Module (formerly FirstSearch Administrative Module), so that your users, wherever they may be, can find you! Note: This tutorial only applies to institutions that have a subscription to WorldCat on FirstSearch.
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This all day session is designed to help library staff maintain their Local Holdings Records (LHRs) using the OCLC Connexion Browser. We'll discuss some general aspects of working with the Connexion Browser, then focus on a series of demonstrations and hands-on exercises that cover editing, creating and deleting LHRs. We'll discuss both the mechanics of updating LHRs, and the new requirements of the MARC Format for Holdings Data in OCLC.
Who should attend?: Library staff responsible for updating serial holdings in MULS/OCLC, or interested in the process of maintaining LHRs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Connexion Browser - we will not be training searching skills or strategies.
Participants may also find it useful to view the OCLC Local Holdings Maintenance tutorials before this training. (See the MULS website for links.)
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The MARC21 (Machine Readable Cataloging) Bibliographic format is the nationally-accepted standard for computerized cataloging. Using MARC21 records helps ensure that data in your automated library catalog will be compatible with other systems, catalogs and vendors.
This session will introduce the structure of the MARC record and its function in automated library catalogs. Participants will learn basic MARC terminology, the construction of MARC fields, certain crucial things to check in a MARC record, and the importance of this standard for the performance of public access catalogs.
Who should attend?: Library or systems staff who need a basic understanding of the MARC record and associated terminology.
Prerequisites: None
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The MARC21 (Machine Readable Cataloging) Bibliographic format is the nationally-accepted standard for computerized cataloging which helps ensure that data in your automated library catalog will be compatible with other systems, catalogs and vendors.
This full-day session explains the structure of the MARC record and its importance in automated library catalogs. Participants will learn to identify components within MARC bibliographic records, to interpret fixed field coding and to apply correct variable field tagging. Emphasis will be placed primarily on books format.
This session qualifies for the Minnesota Voluntary Certification for Public Library Employees.
Who should attend?: Staff new to using OCLC or automated library catalogs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic cataloging rules.
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NOTE: For this course, it is $40.00 for each individual who registers (not $40.00 per institution).
Metadata is a fundamental element of any digitization project. Designed for non-catalogers, this webinar session focuses on using metadata to facilitate both access to and preservation of digital resources. Topics include: review of metadata schema choices, development of a preservation metadata model, and using XML to store metadata.
What you will learn:
- An understanding of what metadata is and how it facilitates access to and preservation of digital resources
- An awareness of appropriate metadata schema, including Dublin Core
- An understanding of current and developing standards
- The benefits of using metadata and XML together
NOTE: If you register for all four webinars in the Digitization Series, the cost for each session will be $35.00.
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Metadata is a fundamental element of any digitization project. Designed for noncatalogers, this full day workshop focuses on using metadata to facilitate both access to and preservation of digital resources.
Topics include: review of metadata schema choices, development of a preservation metadata model, and using XML to store metadata. Hands on exercises will be conducted during the class.
What you will learn:
- An understanding of what metadata is and how it facilitates access to and preservation of digital resources
- An awareness of appropriate metadata schema, including Dublin Core, EAD, TEI, and others
- An understanding of current and developing standards
- The benefits of using metadata and XML together
- An understanding of interoperability and ways to achieve it
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This MOTSE session offers a full day of intermediate level presentation, discussion, and practice in authority control.
Topics covered include:
• Multiple goals of authority control
• Rules governing authority control practice
• MARC21 authority record format
• Rules and conventions of name, subject, series, and work authority control
• System implementation
• Current issues in authority control
The session will provide participants with a thorough overview of the principles and techniques of library authority control. Ideally participants should be familiar with the content of the MOTSE Access session, which focuses specifically on selecting bibliographic entry terms and formulating headings for access. The MOTSE Authority Control session focuses on how headings and references are implemented using automated authority control systems, not on AACR2 rules for constructing headings.
Who should attend?: The Apr. 24 instance of this course is open only to MN librarians since it is supported by LSTA Grant funds through the MN State Library Services Agency.
Prerequisites: The MOTSE Access session, or experience selecting bibliographic entry terms and formulating headings.
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Come and learn how to catalog those sound recordings! This workshop will focus on on descriptive cataloging, formulating access points (including uniform titles), and a brief overview of subject analysis (LCSH). A portion of the workshop will be devoted to non-musical recordings and new recording formats.
Who should attend?: The June 15 instance of this course is open only to MN librarians since it is supported by LSTA Grant funds through the MN State Library Services Agency.
Prerequisites: Catalogers should have a basic knowledge of AACR2 cataloging rules and the MARC format.
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Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence (MOTSE) offers this Description workshop as Part Two of the Cataloging Basics series:
The Access workshop covers choosing access points for a catalog record and formulating headings according to Chapters 21-26 of AACR2 and using MARC tagging. The session covers name headings for persons, places and corporate bodies, as well as cross references and authority control. Participants will learn to select, formulate and explain name and title headings used on standard catalog records, for both cataloging and searching purposes.
This session is co-sponsored by MINITEX and MELSA.
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for acquisitions or cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None, although the session is best taken in conjunction with Cataloging Basics - Description.
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Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence (MOTSE) offers this Description workshop as Part Two of the Cataloging Basics series:
The Access workshop covers choosing access points for a catalog record and formulating headings according to Chapters 21-26 of AACR2 and using MARC tagging. The session covers name headings for persons, places and corporate bodies, as well as cross references and authority control. Participants will learn to select, formulate and explain name and title headings used on standard catalog records, for both cataloging and searching purposes.
This session is co-sponsored by MINITEX and MELSA.
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for acquisitions or cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None, although the session is best taken in conjunction with Cataloging Basics - Description.
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Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence (MOTSE) offers this Description workshop as Part One of the Cataloging Basics series:
The workshop covers describing the physical aspects of a book in a MARC format bibliographic record so that a library user can identify it. AACR2 rules for description and basic MARC tagging will be presented.
This session is co-sponsored by MINITEX and MELSA.
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for acquisitions or cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None.
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Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence (MOTSE) offers this Description workshop as Part One of the Cataloging Basics series:
The workshop covers describing the physical aspects of a book in a MARC format bibliographic record so that a library user can identify it. AACR2 rules for description and basic MARC tagging will be presented.
This session is co-sponsored by MINITEX and MELSA.
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for acquisitions or cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None
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Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence (MOTSE) offers this Description workshop as Part Three of the Cataloging Basics series:
The Subject Analysis workshop covers subject headings and classification. Both Sears and LC subject headings (Sears only peripherally), and Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification are introduced, with emphasis on the systems used by participants. In the subject heading section, participants will discuss purpose, application and structure of subject headings, MARC tagging, cross-references, and standard versus non-standard subject headings. In the classification section, participants will discuss the purpose and application of the respective scheme, structure of classification and cutter numbers, shelflist order, and MARC tagging. The workshop will include lecture, group exercises, and discussion.
This session is co-sponsored by MINITEX and MELSA.
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None, although the session is best taken in conjunction with Cataloging Basics - Description and Access.
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Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence (MOTSE) offers this Description workshop as Part Three of the Cataloging Basics series:
The Subject Analysis workshop covers subject headings and classification. Both Sears and LC subject headings (Sears only peripherally), and Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification are introduced, with emphasis on the systems used by participants. In the subject heading section, participants will discuss purpose, application and structure of subject headings, MARC tagging, cross-references, and standard versus non-standard subject headings. In the classification section, participants will discuss the purpose and application of the respective scheme, structure of classification and cutter numbers, shelflist order, and MARC tagging. The workshop will include lecture, group exercises, and discussion.
This session is co-sponsored by MINITEX and MELSA.
Who should attend?: Any library staff person involved in creating or editing brief or full MARC records for cataloging purposes.
Prerequisites: None, although the session is best taken in conjunction with Cataloging Basics - Description and Access.
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The MARC21 Format for Holdings Data (MFHD) is a format designed to provide bibliographic resource locations, notes, and detailed descriptions of holdings of multi-part resources such as serials, as well as pattern information. The session is designed for those who are new to, or need a refresher on, MFHD.
The workshop is divided into three parts:
This course was prepared under the auspices of Minnesota Opportunities for Technical Services Excellence (MOTSE), a program offering the library community throughout Minnesota continuing education opportunities in the form of workshops and self-assessment guides covering the basics of library technical services.
The workshop will include practical exercises in establishing publication patterns according to the MARC Format for Holdings Data. The exercises will focus on materials published in regular publication patterns and will not include irregular or exceptional publication patterns.
Who should attend?: Copy and original catalogers, serials librarians, and bindery and acquisitions staff who deal with holdings information.
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The session will include a review of
• AACR2 rules for form of entry for personal, corporate, and geographical names and for uniform titles
• MARC21 for Authorities format
• NACO procedures and policies
The cost of the session is $200 for the first participant from a library and $100 for each additional participant from that library. The session will run 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Thursday (March 17-20).
Designed for current and prospective members of the Minnesota NACO Funnel Project, the session will also be open to other NACO participants on a space-available basis.
Prospective Minnesota NACO Funnel Project participants should print out and complete the form at http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/naco/funappl.html and fax it to Edward Swanson at 612-624-1186 no later than February 1. (NOTE: do not send it to the Library of Congress.) Once an application has been approved, the library will be notified with instructions for registering for the training session.
Who should attend?: Individuals from institutions that are NACO members, members of NACO Funnel projects, or that have applied for NACO Funnel participation.
Prerequisites: Experience creating name headings. Commitment to following NACO procedures and policies for contribution of name headings to the national authority file.
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QuestionPoint is a unique virtual reference service for library users. While QuestionPoint takes advantage of the Internet, it goes beyond the limitations of the Web to incorporate libraries' best reference techniques. It allows reference librarians to answer questions using all the available resources of member libraries, not just the digital ones. QuestionPoint helps manage all your reference transactions, both online and in-person. Statistical reports based on the type and level of your reference activity help you make management decisions, demonstrate trends for funding proposals, and measure user satisfaction levels.
Who should attend?: Library staff from all types of libraries and media centers are encouraged to attend.
Prerequisites: None
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How many times have you asked yourself: What can I stop doing without sacrificing the quality of our OPAC? Or, maybe you have recently learned about the importance of authority control but you don't have the time and/or the staff and/or the know-how to keep up with it?
Whatever your situation, you might want to consider outsourcing all or part of your authority work. In this 75 minute session, you will learn about:
Who should attend?: Catalogers and anyone responsible for the workflow of technical services operations
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of authority control
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This ninety minute online training session presents the fundamentals of searching the OCLC Authority File using Connexion Client. Topics covered include a brief review of the MARC format for authority records, a basic understanding of each index in the OCLC Authority File, using both the search and browse functionality, and some searching tips.
Take-home exercises will give you hands-on experience and, it is hoped, reinforce what you learn in the Webinar.
PLEASE NOTE: This session is the same as part 1 of Using the OCLC Authority File Webinar.
Who should attend?: Cataloging staff who want to increase their knowledge of and proficiency with the OCLC Authority File.
Prerequisites: Participants should be familiar with OCLC Connexion Client and have a basic understanding of authorities and authority work. If you are new to authorities and authority work, you should first attend our Brief Introduction to Authorities Webinar.
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Do you often get interlibrary loan requests for items that you do not loan? If you are spending too much time manually declining ILL requests, find out how you can automate the process by setting up a deflection policy in the OCLC ILL Policies Directory. This 23 minute tutorial will define what deflection is and how it works with the OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing system. The tutorial will also show you how to set up a Deflection Policy for your library.
Who should attend?: Anyone who uses OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing for interlibrary loan.
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The International Standard Book Number is expanding from 10 to 13 digits and OCLC has enhanced Connexion Client to accommodate this change. You're probably wondering how this expansion will affect your cataloging work. This webinar will:
Who should attend?: Catalogers using Connexion Client
Prerequisites: Familiarity with Connexion Client, MARC records, and cataloging rules.
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Do you do original bibliographic cataloging? Are you uncertain when original records are required and how to input them? This webinar will discuss criteria for creating new records and walk through Connexion Client tools that can help you work faster and more efficiently.
It will help you:
• Decide when to create new records and when to use existing ones
• Use a variety of workforms to create new records
• Derive new records by using formats and information from established records
• Use constant data and text strings to add repeated fields and information.
Also included:
• Minimal-level Cataloging
• Spell Checking
• Validation Options
• Error Reporting
Please note: This webinar will NOT cover the MARC format, AACR2, or the cataloging process.
Who should attend?: Catalogers already using Connexion Client
Prerequisites: Familiarity with OCLC Connexion Client and cataloging rules
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This online training session presents the fundamentals of using the OCLC Authority File. Topics covered include:
The Connexion Client interface is used for demonstration.
NOTE: This course is divided into two 75 minute sessions offered on two separate days. Take home exercises related to the first session will give you "hands-on" experience. Allow an extra 30 minutes after the first session to work on the take-home exercises.
Who should attend?: Cataloging staff who want to increase their knowledge of and proficiency with the OCLC Authority File.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with OCLC Connexion and a basic understanding of authorities and authority work. If you are new to authorities and authority work, you should first attend our Brief Introduction to Authorities Webinar.
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Did you know you can connect directly to WebDewey from the Connexion Client? Have you set up a link from WebDewey to your own OPAC so you can easily check Dewey numbers in your own catalog? Do you want an easy way to stay up-to-date with all things Dewey? Find out about these new features, plus other WebDewey enhancements and tips in this one-hour Webinar.
Who should attend?: WebDewey and Abridged WebDewey users
Prerequisites: None
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You need to find a MARC record for an item your library just purchased and load it into your catalog, but you’re not quite sure how to go about it… This full-day, in-person course will get you started!
We will cover:
- Identifying the best way to search for the item
- Choosing the best MARC record
- Making sure the record actually matches your item
- Deciding whether you need to correct, add or delete any bibliographic information
- Checking the accuracy of the absolutely essential MARC tags, fields and/or subfields
- Adding and editing call numbers
While we won’t actually be working online, we’ll have lots of exercises and examples to help us apply what we’re learning.
Who should attend?: Staff, student workers or volunteers in cataloging, acquisitions or other parts of the library that need to find and evaluate MARC records to add to a library catalog.
Prerequisites: None.
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What, exactly, is metadata and what does it have to do with my digitization project? Is it important? How can I learn more about it? This one-hour Webinar will answer these questions, and more. You will gain a basic understanding of metadata and why you should care about it.
Who should attend?: Anyone working with digitization projects or digital objects who needs a basic introduction to metadata.
Prerequisites: None.
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To manage your collection effectively, you need data that shows you its strengths and limitations. WorldCat Collection Analysis is an online service that allows you to analyze your own collections and compare them with peer libraries. This service enables you to:
This webinar will show participants how this service analyzes a collection's age, subject content, and interlibrary loan activity, compares a collection with other OCLC member libraries, and generates useful graphs and reports.
Who should attend?: Any library staff interested in collection development or management.
Prerequisites: None.
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WorldCat Registry is an OCLC web tool that provides a single online location where any library can manage and distribute data about itself and its services and also locate information about other libraries. This tutorial explains what the Registry is and what it can do for you. It shows you how to create your profile, edit it, and share it with others.
Who should attend?: Anyone who wants to learn about the Registry.
Prerequisites: None
Try browsing the OCLC Training Portal – a site that provides you with access to in-person and Web-based instruction from OCLC and OCLC-certified Training Partners (including Minitex).
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