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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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Call for officers! Nominations open for Core Metadata Interest Group officer positions

  • 1.  Call for officers! Nominations open for Core Metadata Interest Group officer positions

    Posted May 31, 2023 08:12 AM

    Serve as an officer of the Core Metadata Interest Group!

     

    The Interest Group provides a framework for information exchange, participates in the development of standards, and develops programming around metadata topics. The Interest Group's main communication channel is the website on ALA Connect. We're a collegial, supportive group and welcome folks of all backgrounds and experience levels. 

     

    Requirements:

    • Officers must be members of Core (Learn more about Core)

    • Officers are expected to attend (either virtually or in-person) Core Metadata Interest Group Programming

    • Officers must be willing to serve up to 2 years (see open officer positions below)

     

    The commitment is typically a few hours a month with a bit more time required when planning and hosting programming.

     

    Positions open for election:

    • Vice chair (2023-2024, becomes Chair 2024-2025)

    • Programming co-chair (2023-2025)

    • Communication co-chairs (2 officers needed, 2023-2025)

     

    Nominate yourself (highly encouraged!) or one of your colleagues by filling out the nomination form! We will hold the election at our meeting during the ALA Metadata IG program, Sunday, June 25th at 10:30 AM CDT. Take a look at the officer position descriptions for more information!

     

    Questions? Please feel free to email Catherine Smith at clsmith35@ua.edu. 



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    Catherine Smith
    Head of Metadata and Archival Processing
    University of Alabama
    She/Her/Hers
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