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The Core Catalog Management Interest Group (CCMIG) invites proposals for presentations at the Core Interest Group Week, held between March 2-6, 2026. The CCMIG's session will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time | 11:00 AM Central Time | 10:00 AM Mountain Time | 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
The Catalog Management Interest Group discusses the various issues involving cataloging, classification, authority control and metadata application after the initial cataloging has been performed, including its impact on discovery, and provides a forum for exchanging information and discussing techniques, new developments, and problems with managing the data integrity of library catalogs and related discovery tools.
Presentations (not including time for questions and answers) should last approximately 15 minutes. Proposals for longer presentations (30-40 minutes) are also welcome.
Possible topics might include, but are not limited to:
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Authority control
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Metadata applications and workflows
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Copy cataloging of all kinds of materials (monographs, serials, audiovisuals, etc.)
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Staffing needs and training
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Effects of changes in cataloging standards and technology
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ILS migration
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AI tools in cataloging
Please submit your proposal via the linked Google Form: https://forms.gle/R5dEr8qTW7Ua4Jbd8
Submission deadline: February 16, 2026
Selection and notification: February 20, 2026
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
2025/2026 Co-chairs:
Alyssa Koclanes, (she/her), Head of Cataloging & Metadata, Georgetown Law Library
Masha Stepanova (she/her), Head of Cataloging, The Ohio State University Libraries
2025/2026 Co-vice-chairs:
Maleeha Killian (she/her), E-Resources Cataloging Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dana V. Lema (she/her), Discovery Unit Lead, The University of Arizona Libraries
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Alyssa Koclanes
Head of Cataloging & Metadata
Georgetown University Law Library
She/Her/Hers
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