What is Resource Description and Access (RDA) and How Will It Impact Our Libraries?

Current Status of RDA • The implementation of RDA will begin no earlier than January 1, 2013 • Text of RDA needs revision • RDA Toolkit navigation needs improvemen

Digitizing and Hosting Streaming Media Directly from Libraries

The main objective of this poster is to show how libraries can provide an “online video library” to library users. Library users with a computer and an Internet connection can view videos through the library website. This poster also includes the technical aspects of making streaming videos available to library users

Objects, Realia, and Virtual Reality for Libraries as Specialized Method for Teaching and Learning

Cataloging Three-Dimensional Artifacts and Realia Highlights: Cataloger’s judgement is essential The Bibliographic Format is “Visual Materials” Usually title is the main entry and most of the time cataloger supplies a title For a piece of art, main entry could be the creator For Type (Type of record) field we usually use “r” for three-dimensional artifact or naturally occurring object and “o” for kits For TMat (Type of material) field we usually use “r” for realia, “g” games, “w” toys, “a” art original, “c” art reproduction, “d” diorama, “p” microscope slide, “q” model, and “b’’ for kits Cataloging guidelines: OLAC Best Practices for Cataloging Object

Enhancing OPAC records for discovery

This article proposes adding keywords and descriptors to the catalog records of electronic databases and media items to enhance their discovery. The authors contend that subject liaisons can add value to OPAC records and enhance discovery of electronic databases and media items by providing searchable keywords and resource descriptions. The authors provide an examination of OPAC records at their own library, which illustrates the disparity of useful keywords and descriptions within the notes field for media item records versus electronic database records. The authors outline methods for identifying useful keywords for indexing OPAC records of electronic databases. Also included is an analysis of the advantages of using Encore\u27s Community Tag and Community Review features to allow subject liaisons to work directly in the catalog instead of collaborating with cataloging staff

Cataloging Middle Eastern Streaming Media Using RDA and MARC21 Workshop 2nd Session: Streaming Media

This workshop introduces the cataloging of streaming media using RDA standards and the MARC21 format. The workshop focuses on challenges and different aspects of streaming video and audio, filmed and recorded originally in languages spoken in the Middle East. It is recommended that attendees have a basic knowledge of cataloging using the MARC21 format

Streaming Media Hosting Provided by Libraries

Describes the different kinds of streaming media and things libraries should keep in mind about them

Apps and Apple Devices: Productive iCloud Uses

This program introduces useful apps for librarians who have two or more Apple devices such as an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. You can learn how to use the iCloud, sync devices together, and about other useful apps for librarians to work on their projects from different places with different Apple devices without carrying files

Cataloging Middle Eastern Video Recordings using RDA and MARC21 Workshop First Session: Video Recordings

The first workshop of the series covers an introduction to cataloging visual materials in a variety of formats, including VHS, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs using RDA standards and the MARC21 format. It focuses on challenges and different aspects of video recordings filmed originally in languages spoken in the Middle East. It is recommended that attendees have a basic knowledge of cataloging using the MARC21 format