Presented by Lizzy Baus (Minitex), this online module provides instruction on performing basic bibliographic searches using OCLC’s Connexion Client cataloging software. After completing this web-based training, learners will be able to conduct basic searches for bibliographic records in WorldCat, and evaluate whether a given record matches the item to be cataloged. This is the second part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Client.
Presented by Lizzy Baus (Minitex), this online module provides basic information about the WorldCat bibliographic database and the MARC record format. It also provides an introduction to the program interface, as well as instruction on how to set up and navigate the Connexion Client program. After completing this web-based training, learners will be prepared to read basic MARC records, set up Connexion Client on their workstation, and successfully enter commands via the program’s various input methods.
Presented by Sara Ring (Minitex), Maintaining Collections in CONTENTdm is the third webinar in the basic series for users new to CONTENTdm. This course provides instruction on editing collection items through CONTENTdm administration and the CONTENTdm Project Client. Additionally, the course explores workflows that make it possible through the use of tab-delimited data to import significant numbers of compound objects and/or legacy metadata in one operation.
Presented by Sara Ring (Minitex), this course provides instruction on the structure of CONTENTdm, navigating and using CONTENTdm Collection Administration to create and manage a digital collection that includes text-based materials, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client to prepare digital items for addition to a collection. After completing this web-based training, learners will have the foundational knowledge required to begin using CONTENTdm to manage textual materials.
Presented by Sara Ring (Minitex), This course provides instruction on the structure of CONTENTdm, navigating and using CONTENTdm Collection Administration to create and manage a digital collection, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client to prepare digital items for addition to a collection. After completing this web-based training, learners will have the foundational knowledge required to begin using CONTENTdm to manage digital items.
Presented by Lizzy Baus, this live online course provides instruction on copy cataloging using the CatExpress interface. We will cover the copy cataloging workflow - including searching, holdings maintenance, exporting and downloading records. After completing this course, the learner will be prepared to fully utilize the CatExpress service.
I attended the American Library Association Midwinter meeting in Denver in February 2018 and would like to highlight the session I Know Very Well How I Got My Name: Linked Data Authority Projects. Here's a summary of three different linked data name authority projects.
The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) is offering several webinars in the coming weeks that you might like to attend. You can view the list and register for sessions on the ALCTS Online Learning page.
Over 75 library staff attended the inaugural Technical Services Symposium that was held on December 6, 2017 at Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul campus. Some of the speaker handouts are now available on the Minitex website. After hearing good feedback from attendees, we hope to offer more Technical Services Symposiums in the future. If you're interested in helping plan future events like this, please contact Lizzy Baus (eebaus@umn.edu) or Sara Ring (ring0089@umn.edu).
I attended the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services webinar Introduction to Python and PyMARC: Session 2. Presenter Lauren Magnusson (California State University San Marcos) continued her discussion of some of the many uses for the Python programming language and the PyMARC module.
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