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by Sara Ring

There's still time to register for the Minitex Technical Services Symposium: Linked Data and the Future on December 6, 2017. We are excited to announce a third speaker for the morning panel session: Stacie Traill will share work being done at the University of Minnesota. She joins Bobby Bothmann and Hannah Buckland to discuss cataloging and technical services efforts to enhance and ease the transition to an unknown future.

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by Lizzy Baus

Presented by Lizzy Baus (Minitex), this online module provides instruction on using Connexion Client to perform high volumes of searches and record actions using the efficiency of batch processing, including the use and management of Save Files. After completing this web-based training, learners will know how to use Connexion’s file management tools to manage online and local save files effectively, will be able to enter multiple search keys and record actions, process batches, and perform batch actions by OCLC number.

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by Lizzy Baus

Presented by Lizzy Baus (Minitex), 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.

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by Lizzy Baus

Presented by Lizzy Baus (Minitex), this online module provides basic information about the WorldCat bibliographic database and the MARC record format. It also provides an introduction to the program interface, as well as instruction on how to set up and navigate the Connexion Client program. After completing this web-based training, learners will be prepared to read basic MARC records, set up Connexion Client on their workstation, and successfully enter commands via the program’s various input methods.

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by Lizzy Baus
This live online course provides instruction on copy cataloging using the CatExpress interface. We will cover the copy cataloging workflow - including searching, holdings maintenance, exporting and downloading records. After completing this course, the learner will be prepared to fully utilize the CatExpress service. The course will also touch on some options for customizing the interface, the CatExpress subscription structure, and sources for documentation and statistics.
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by Lizzy Baus

Due to high demand, we have added a second session of our MarcEdit 7 Advanced Tools workshop, led by MarcEdit’s creator Terry Reese. This session will cover exactly the same material as the previously scheduled workshop and will meet the previous afternoon, Tuesday December 5, at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

There are also still plenty of seats left for the Minitex Technical Services Symposium: Linked Data and the Future on Wednesday, December 6. Join colleagues to hear Jean Godby of OCLC Research speak on Linked Data, followed by a panel on local practices, and continue the conversation over lunch!

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by Sara Ring

We're excited to share the news that Metropolitan State University is our co-sponsor for the Minitex Technical Services Symposium: Linked Data and the Future and MarcEdit workshop, and both events will take place on December 6 in the Library and Information Services building, located at 645 7th Street East, Saint Paul, Minnesota. We're also excited to provide you with more information about the keynote speaker, Jean Godby (OCLC Research), and MarcEdit workshop presenter, Terry Reese (creator of MarcEdit). Registration and the full program will be announced soon!

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by Sara Ring

I attended the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services webinar Introduction to Python and PyMARC: Session 1. The presenter, Lauren Magnusson (California State University San Marcos), gave a really nice introduction to the programming language Python and how it could be useful to library staff working with bibliographic data. Python is robust and can be used for writing scripts to clean up, transform, and analyze data. PyMARC is the module used for working with MARC records specifically.

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by Lizzy Baus

Join us for a half-day technical services symposium and an advanced MarcEdit workshop on Wednesday, December 6th. This inaugural conference will focus on what technical services practitioners face in the near and middle future. Topics will include Linked Data, BIBFRAME, and local practices happening right now in a library near you.

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