Learn the basics of cataloging online with these upcoming webinars
We are pleased to announce two sets of cataloging webinars are on the schedule for this fall. If you are currently managing catalog records but would like to delve deeper, check out these sessions listed below. Each series is designed for copy catalogers and will provide an overview of the topic, as well as practical advice and exploration of freely available resources to support your cataloging work.
Fundamentals of Cataloging: Common AV Formats series
These webinars will focus on the issues, fields, and elements to be considered when working with commonly used AV formats including CDs, DVDs, and streaming audio and video files. All sessions in this series will be led by Tim Keller (Oberlin College).
Session 1 – Overview of Common AV Formats
Tuesday, September 24, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
CEUs: 2
Session 2 – MARC for Common AV Formats
Tuesday, October 1, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
CEUs: 2
Session 3 – RDA vs. AACR2 for DVDs
Tuesday, October 8, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
CEUs: 2
Session 4 – RDA vs. AACR2 for CDs
Tuesday, October 15, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
CEUs: 2
Fundamentals of Cataloging: Subject Analysis for Copy Catalogers series
These webinars will cover the same material offered in our in-person workshop on the same topic. Attendees will walk through the steps and resources needed to understand, assess, and edit existing subject headings in MARC format. All session in the series will be led by Misty Alvaro (Upper Arlington Public Library)
Session 1 – Overview of Subject Analysis for Copy Catalogers
Tuesday, November 19, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
CEUs: 2
Session 2 – Subject Analysis Tools for Copy Catalogers
Tuesday, December 3, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
CEUs: 2
Session 3 – Subject Analysis Suggested Workflows
Tuesday, December 10, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
CEUs: 2
