A New Name for Digitization, Cataloging & Metadata Education

Due to changes in the digital landscape and in response to the Minnesota Digital Library’s structural changes (recommended by the MDL Governance Task Force last summer), and acknowledging overall program growth, the Minitex Digitization, Cataloging & Metadata Education unit found it necessary to consider another name change. Our new name reflects the expertise and the services we provide today and those we will provide in the future.

Drumroll please . . .

Our new name is Digital Initiatives & Metadata Education, DIME for short. DIME supports education and training for metadata and digital initiatives, including digital preservation, and contract cataloging services which includes supplemental cataloging services and consulting services. 

As we introduce our new name, we would like to reiterate our commitment to advancing the effectiveness of libraries in the areas of digital initiatives, cataloging, and metadata. We would also like to thank all of you for working with us and supporting us. DIME staff members include:

• Jolie Graybill (Assistant Director for Digital Initiatives & Metadata Education)
• Elizabeth Baus (Cataloging & Metadata Training Coordinator)
• Sara Ring (Digitization & Metadata Training Coordinator)

Minnesota Digital Library Program staff

• Carla Dewey Urban (Minnesota Digital Library Grant Coordinator) 
• Greta Bahnemann (Minnesota Digital Library Metadata Coordinator)
• Molly Huber (Minnesota Digital Library Outreach Coordinator)

Contract Cataloging Program staff

• Mark Ehlert (Contract Cataloger/Trainer)
• Daniela Kroon (Contract Cataloger)
• Kelly Wavrin (Contract Cataloger)