Title: Frazar Memorial Library
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2- Cataloging Dept. Road Show 7-19-07
3Who we are
- Joe McNeill, System Admin. And Dept. Head
- David GuilloryAssistant Cataloger
- Kenneth AwagainCoordinator of Library Services
- Karen BarczakLibrary Specialist II
4Symphony of change
- Where weve been
- Where we are now
- Where we are going in the future
5New LMS coming soon!!
6Definition of cataloging
- Processes involved in constructing a catalog
describing documents so as to identify and
characterize them providing entry points
peculiar to the document, e.g., author headings
or title headings providing for subject and
format information. Sometimes used to include the
process of classification.
7MARC records The CORPS of what we do
- Where they came from?
- Henriette Avram from LC
8What we used to do
- Create 3 x 5 cards with a hole in the bottom
9They still exist!!
- Louisiana College Library!
10Library Management Systems -- LMS
- Comprehensive integrated computer-
- based system that provides control
- over all major library functions
- including traditional processes such
- as cataloging, etc., statistics provision
- and more recently developed services
- such as access to an organizations PC
- network remote databases and the
- web.
11What we do now (Our Mission)
- The Cataloging Department supports the teaching,
research, and service missions of Frazar Memorial
Library and the University by providing
bibliographic access to the collections housed in
the main stacks, Reference, Curriculum Materials
Center, Farrar Hall, Government Documents,
Special Collections and Archives, and the
Performing Arts Library, Shearman Fine Arts Hall.
12What we do now (Our Mission)
- To accomplish this goal, the Department strives
to
- Create, organize and maintain accurate and
comprehensive bibliographic data for all the
material in the Library's collections. - Follow recognized national and international
standards for cataloging. - Remain current in bibliographic and technological
advances.
13What we do now (Our Mission)
- To accomplish this goal, the Department strives
to
- Insure maintenance of quality through continuing
education and training. - Insure efficiency by examining existing
procedures and possessing a willingness to
institute new procedures and technology when
appropriate. - Create and maintain harmonious atmosphere with
other Library Departments and the University.
14The LMS we use
15Who provides technical support?
Applications Consultant Cathy Sicard (225)
578-3751 cathy_at_lsu.edu
- Director
- Ralph Boe
- (225) 578-3740
- rjb_at_lsu.edu
Associate Director Sara Zimmerman (225)
578-3705 sara_at_lsu.edu
Programmer/ Analyst Mary Laird (225)
578-3753 bron_at_lsu.edu
Programmer/ Analyst Marcy Stevens (225)
578-3771 marcy_at_lsu.edu
Consortium Librarian John Guillory (225)
578-3758 johng_at_lsu.edu
Consortium Librarian Lisa Stigall (225)
578-3735 beene_at_lsu.edu
Consortium Librarian Zehra Zamin (225)
578-3747 zehra_at_lsu.edu
16Who provides local support and encouragement?
17Modules and features available
- Acquisitions Acquiring quality materials to
catalog and process - Cataloging Making access available of acquired
items through creating and editing MARC records - Authorities Controlling headings for proper
access to the collections
18Modules and features available
- Circulation Allowing patrons to use the items
acquired and cataloged - Reserve Control of heavily used materials
- Serials control Managing serials for quality
record keeping - OPAC Essential for public services
19Steps involved
- Search item in Workflows from acquisitions module
- Check record for fullness and match points
- If overlay is needed, search the item in
Connexion to find the correct record
20Steps involved
- If not in WorldCat, call up work form for the
type material and proceed to do original
cataloging - If overlay is needed, use SmartPort either
connecting to LC or OCLC
21What do we catalog
- Books (monographs)
- Serials
- Media items (Videos, DVDS, etc.)
- Tests
- 3-dimensional objects (Realia)
- ANYTHING!!
22Tools that help us catalog
- AACR2 with revisions
- LCSH
- LC Classification Schedules
- Dewey Classification Schedules
- LC Authority files on-line
- Member copy in OCLC (examples)
- WorldCat
23Unusual Items we have cataloged
- Refrigerator magnet
- Test collections
- Sheet music of all kinds
- Stamp collections
- Art objects (Wampum belt)
- ANYTHING
24Why do we say anything
- AACR2 rules
- Copy cataloging in OCLC
- Challenges and determination
25Quality Control (HOW?)
- AACR2 rules
- LC authority files on-line
- MARCIVE authority loads
- Continued upgrades of Connexion
- Continued upgrades of Sirsi
26How to we keep current?
- Professional meetings
- LOUIS
- Journals
- Internet
- E-mail and listservs (Autocat and OCLC-Cat)
- Web sites (see links in our staff manual)
27Ongoing projects
- Upgrade NetLibrary records to have LC call
numbers - Record enhancements (adding contents notes when
possible) - Database clean-up (removing items at discard
level) - Keeping new items cataloged ASAP (back log is
minimal)
28Challenges for the future
- Electronic resources more websites needing to
be added to our catalog - MetaData
- FRBR (record gathering)
- RDA (revised AACR2)
- (These are just a few)
- Symphony
- Good-bye GL3.1 hello Symphony!
29Database enhancement
- Review and revise withdrawn procedures
- Withdraw item in our system from public view and
cancel holdings in OCLC as needed - Add new locations as needed
- Add material types and item categories as needed
to enhance searching in iLINK
30Future Plans
- Keep our staff manual up-to-date which is on our
website - Complete cataloging of music scores for PAL
- Continue to interact with staff to provide
quality cataloging and processing of all items in
the collection
31Where to find us?
- Room 110 (OCLC terminal room, ext. 5730
- Davids office, Room 117, ext. 5735
- Kenneths office in Directors suite, ext. 5737
- Karens office adjacent to circulation,
collection management, OCLC terminal room, and
Holcombe archives room, ext. 5728 - Joes office, Room 116, ext. 5720
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