Library Cataloging
If you are a cataloger and use the OCLC Name Address Directory (NAD), we want to hear from you. OCLC is planning for the migration of the NAD to the new OCLC Library Policies and Technology Directory. We want to be sure that we understand how catalogers are using the NAD as we consider implementing the new directory in Connexion. Please click on the link to see a description of the NAD and to answer a brief, six question survey. The survey will be available for one month starting today. Thank you for your help.
- Oclc & Authority Records
From OCLC:As a result of changes outside of OCLC's control that impact the authorities distribution files, OCLC will not load new authorities files (names and subjects) until after the first of the year.This decision will have an impact on all OCLC...
- Metadata Survey
OCLC is looking for metadata folks to take a survey.OCLC is working on a project that would allow us to support different types of metadata schemes, not just MARC 21 and Dublin Core. We are currently gathering information about various schemes to determine...
- More Scripts In Oclc
Some good news from OCLC.As part of the Connexion client 1.40 field test, the first Cyrillic script record (OCLC #60678907) was input into WorldCat on June 20 by Diana Brooking, Cataloging Librarian, University of Washington, Suzzallo Library, Seattle,...
- Moving Image Collections Directory
If your institution has a collection of moving images, contribute your listing to the directory.The directory plays a very important role in Moving Image Collections. It will be used to guide users in locating appropriate collections to search or visit....
- Oclc
News from OCLC. Using OCLC Connexion: An OCLC Tutorial is now available! This tutorial provides both an introduction to Connexion and a workflow-oriented approach to searching and cataloging. Within the tutorial, you can print review pages and use them...
Library Cataloging
OCLC
If you are a cataloger and use the OCLC Name Address Directory (NAD), we want to hear from you. OCLC is planning for the migration of the NAD to the new OCLC Library Policies and Technology Directory. We want to be sure that we understand how catalogers are using the NAD as we consider implementing the new directory in Connexion. Please click on the link to see a description of the NAD and to answer a brief, six question survey. The survey will be available for one month starting today. Thank you for your help.
- Oclc & Authority Records
From OCLC:As a result of changes outside of OCLC's control that impact the authorities distribution files, OCLC will not load new authorities files (names and subjects) until after the first of the year.This decision will have an impact on all OCLC...
- Metadata Survey
OCLC is looking for metadata folks to take a survey.OCLC is working on a project that would allow us to support different types of metadata schemes, not just MARC 21 and Dublin Core. We are currently gathering information about various schemes to determine...
- More Scripts In Oclc
Some good news from OCLC.As part of the Connexion client 1.40 field test, the first Cyrillic script record (OCLC #60678907) was input into WorldCat on June 20 by Diana Brooking, Cataloging Librarian, University of Washington, Suzzallo Library, Seattle,...
- Moving Image Collections Directory
If your institution has a collection of moving images, contribute your listing to the directory.The directory plays a very important role in Moving Image Collections. It will be used to guide users in locating appropriate collections to search or visit....
- Oclc
News from OCLC. Using OCLC Connexion: An OCLC Tutorial is now available! This tutorial provides both an introduction to Connexion and a workflow-oriented approach to searching and cataloging. Within the tutorial, you can print review pages and use them...