Library Cataloging
Are there any other libraries, other than here at the LPI, that would like to be an OCLC member but just don't have the funds?
How about OCLC services or products that you desire, but are out of reach? For instance, I want to access the authority files, then we could become NACO participants.
I'm asking because OCLC has a task force on small libraries and would like to hear from anyone in the same situation as we are. We would love to share our collection on WorldCat and Open WorldCat but find the set-up fees too large a hurdle. Too much of our cataloging is original, so the copy cataloging only option is not for us. There are no Groups we are able to join, anyone want to start a space science group or Houston group? In the end, our very rich unique collection is not visible via OCLC.
Now seems to be a good time to voice concerns to the Task Force or the folks at OCLC, since they are looking at small libraries.
- Naco Requirements
At present NACO requires a library belong to OCLC to participate. The high cost to join OCLC prevents many specialized small libraries from being NACO members. Yet, in places like the Lunar and Planetary Institute we have close contact with the authors...
- Oclc Group Services
I've just heard of OCLC Group Services, a way for small libraries to participate in OCLC. Anyone have any experience with a group? Any group willing to have the Lunar and Planetary Institute Library become a member?...
- Cataloging Resources On The Web
If you are a small library, school, church, non-profit and can't afford OCLC there are now some resources on the Web to help cut down on original cataloging. Open WorldCat and isbn.nu both contain bibliographic information and a large number of records....
- Oclc
In the comments to the posting about "Non-Member Use of Cataloging Records" Mr. Houk left this comment.Hello:Please identify the place in my presentation where I use the term rogue. I believe this is a completely false statement. I have read all of the...
- Naco
This is a plea to OCLC and RLN to consider providing access to the authority files as a separate product. We are a small library and cannot afford full cataloging status on either of these utilities. However, with our specialized collection and close...
Library Cataloging
Small Libraries and OCLC
Are there any other libraries, other than here at the LPI, that would like to be an OCLC member but just don't have the funds?
How about OCLC services or products that you desire, but are out of reach? For instance, I want to access the authority files, then we could become NACO participants.
I'm asking because OCLC has a task force on small libraries and would like to hear from anyone in the same situation as we are. We would love to share our collection on WorldCat and Open WorldCat but find the set-up fees too large a hurdle. Too much of our cataloging is original, so the copy cataloging only option is not for us. There are no Groups we are able to join, anyone want to start a space science group or Houston group? In the end, our very rich unique collection is not visible via OCLC.
Now seems to be a good time to voice concerns to the Task Force or the folks at OCLC, since they are looking at small libraries.
- Naco Requirements
At present NACO requires a library belong to OCLC to participate. The high cost to join OCLC prevents many specialized small libraries from being NACO members. Yet, in places like the Lunar and Planetary Institute we have close contact with the authors...
- Oclc Group Services
I've just heard of OCLC Group Services, a way for small libraries to participate in OCLC. Anyone have any experience with a group? Any group willing to have the Lunar and Planetary Institute Library become a member?...
- Cataloging Resources On The Web
If you are a small library, school, church, non-profit and can't afford OCLC there are now some resources on the Web to help cut down on original cataloging. Open WorldCat and isbn.nu both contain bibliographic information and a large number of records....
- Oclc
In the comments to the posting about "Non-Member Use of Cataloging Records" Mr. Houk left this comment.Hello:Please identify the place in my presentation where I use the term rogue. I believe this is a completely false statement. I have read all of the...
- Naco
This is a plea to OCLC and RLN to consider providing access to the authority files as a separate product. We are a small library and cannot afford full cataloging status on either of these utilities. However, with our specialized collection and close...