ALA Midwinter: ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group
ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group is calling for speakers for its meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Seattle on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, from 1:30-3:30 pm. Presentation topics should be of current interest to catalogers, cataloging managers and administrators.
Possible areas of discussion include but are not limited to:
* evolution, definition, and functions of the catalog and cataloging norms
* perceptions on cataloging quality of original and copy catalogers, public services staff, and end-users
* emerging concepts of "next generation catalog"
* cataloging for "hybrid" and digital libraries
* cataloging record and its elements in different contexts
* RDA and FRBR
* bibliographic control of electronic and media resources
* authority control
* training of professional/paraprofessional staff
Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Additional
time will be allowed for questions and answers.
Please respond directly to
Susan Matveyeva (susan.matveyeva@wichita.edu)
