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Purpose: Provides a broad framework for information exchange on current research developments, tools, and activities affecting networked information resources and metadata; coordinates and actively participates in the development and review of standards concerning networked resources and metadata in conjunction with the divisions' committees and sections, other units within ALA, and relevant outside agencies; and develops programs and fosters and sponsors education and training opportunities that contribute to and enhance an understanding of networked resources and metadata, their identity, content, technology, access, control, and use; and plans and monitors activities using Core's strategic and tactical plan as a framework.

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This interest group is part of Core's Metadata and Collections Section.

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ALA Metadata Interest Group Meeting

  • 1.  ALA Metadata Interest Group Meeting

    Posted Jun 02, 2023 03:01 PM

    Please join the Core Metadata Interest Group at ALA Annual for its annual meeting on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 10:30 am -11:30 am, Hilton Chicago, Williford Room. This group facilitates active conversation among librarians and information professionals about projects, ideas, and practical use cases related to library metadata. 

     

    This year's meeting will take the form of an interactive discussion on inclusive metadata practices. Please join us and share your experiences and perspectives on inclusive metadata guidelines, policies, and implementation:

    • Institutional support and expectation

    • Project management and task assignment (e.g. working groups)

    • Project success experience

    The Metadata Interest Group business meeting and officer elections will follow the discussion. Results of the 2023 MIG Programming Survey will be presented during the business meeting.

     

    We look forward to seeing you at ALA!



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    Mingyan Li
    Metadata Librarian
    University of Illinois at Chicago
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