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RE: Online Discussion Forum February 2022 Topic: Ideas and Inspiration

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Feb 03, 2022 12:45 PM
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I agree LC is slow about changing things, especially the illegal aliens headings which only just now got changed after people had been requesting the change for a while! Sincerely, Elizabeth Boniface

RE: Online Discussion Forum February 2022 Topic: Ideas and Inspiration

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Feb 03, 2022 06:36 AM
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As a cataloger for ProQuest, Part of Clarivate and diversity reading columnist for the Special Libraries Association, I think replacing LCSH with Homosaurus for LBGTQ subjects is a great idea! I think the Homosaurus vocabulary is much richer than LCSH and allows for a more description of people. ...

RE: Online Discussion Forum January 2022 Topic: Networking

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jan 06, 2022 12:23 PM
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I agree that any degree that uses research is helpful for a library science degree. My psychology research in undergrad helped me navigate a lot of research databases in my MLS program! Elizabeth Boniface

RE: Online Discussion Forum January 2022 Topic: Networking

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jan 06, 2022 12:21 PM
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Depending on the association, you don't always have to attend conferences to network. The Special Libraries Association has local chapters with happy hours and panel discussions people can attend in their area. When the pandemic hit, these events became virtual. State library associations also have ...

RE: Online Discussion Forum January 2022 Topic: Networking

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jan 04, 2022 06:43 AM
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I don't think your major really matters in preparing for an MLS. I think you should do what you feel passionate about. I majored in psychology and excelled in my MLS. However, I think English would be a good choice if you want to work with books in any case . Hope this helps! Sincerely, Elizabeth ...

RE: Online Discussion Forum December 2021 Topic: Imposter Syndrome

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Dec 10, 2021 11:21 AM
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I agree that getting good grades can contribute. Because I got good grades early on and have high expectations of myself, I tend to be more critical of myself when I am unsure of what I am supposed to be doing. Elizabeth Boniface

RE: Online Discussion Forum December 2021 Topic: Imposter Syndrome

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Dec 01, 2021 08:39 PM
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I've definitely felt it, both when I started graduate school and others had much more experience than me, and when I started new jobs and felt like everyone else was doing better than me. I also felt it a bit in college when I felt like others were taking more impressive classes than me. I try to remind ...

RE: Online Discussion Forum October 2021 Topic: Combatting the Librarian Stereotype

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Oct 09, 2021 09:34 AM
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As a White female who wears glasses for computer work/driving and often wears her hair in a ponytail, I probably look the librarian part more than a lot of others. My keen attention to detail and love for organization makes me a great cataloger, but my extroverted personality defies cataloger stereotypes. ...

RE: Looking for advice re: cataloging skills

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Sep 12, 2021 08:27 AM
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You could see if any libraries are looking for volunteer catalogers to help a couple hours a week. Or you could join the CORE division of ALA, which has a lot of free webinars on cataloging topics. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Elizabeth Boniface

RE: Public library cataloging efficiency

I would assume it would be faster than original cataloging. Our average is 3-6 records per hour for original cataloging and 6-10 records per hour for copy cataloging. I think just affixing barcodes would be faster than either of those. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Elizabeth Boniface

RE: Two draft resolutions on the "Illegal aliens" LCSH

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jun 23, 2021 06:24 AM
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I agree that the use of "illegal aliens" is harmful. It equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrial beings,and "illegal" implies that they did something wrong while in reality, it can sometimes be impossible for immigrants to procure the necessary documents due to bureaucracy. "Undocumented ...

RE: Online Discussion Forum May 2021 Topic: What I Didn't Learn In Library School

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface May 05, 2021 08:34 PM
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I wish I'd taken more in depth cataloging classes. I just took the intro course. I learned my cataloging knowledge through continuing Ed classes and on the job. Liz

Cataloger Lunch Saturday January 25th CANCELLED

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jan 13, 2020 09:34 AM
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Hello all, Just wanted to let you know that the cataloger lunch at Reading Terminal for Saturday, January 25th has been CANCELLED since it turns out I will be attending the Springer open access lunch and learn at that time. If anyone wants to meet up in the exhibit hall or grab a low key happy hour either ...

Cataloger Lunch Saturday January 25th CANCELLED

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jan 13, 2020 09:34 AM
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Hello all, Just wanted to let you know that the cataloger lunch at Reading Terminal for Saturday, January 25th has been CANCELLED since it turns out I will be attending the Springer open access lunch and learn at that time. If anyone wants to meet up in the exhibit hall or grab a low key happy hour either ...

Error in link for cataloger lunch for ALA Midwinter

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jan 05, 2020 03:56 PM
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Hello all, It appears that there was an error in the previous link I had sent for the cataloger lunch at ALA Midwinter. The correct link is actually below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ cataloger - lunch -tickets- 87644804971?aff=ebdssbeac   Look forward to seeing some of you on Saturday, January 25th! ...

Error in link for cataloger lunch for ALA Midwinter

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Jan 05, 2020 03:56 PM
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Hello all, It appears that there was an error in the previous link I had sent for the cataloger lunch at ALA Midwinter. The correct link is actually below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ cataloger - lunch -tickets- 87644804971?aff=ebdssbeac   Look forward to seeing some of you on Saturday, January 25th! ...

Cataloger Lunch at ALA Midwinter--Event Live on Eventbrite!

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Dec 29, 2019 09:07 PM
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Hello all, For the cataloging lunch at ALA Midwinter that I am organizing on Saturday, January 25, I decided on Reading Terminal Market since it seemed like it had a lot of variety of quick foods, and there is something for everybody. The event is live on Eventbrite, for anyone who wants to sign up: ...

Cataloger Lunch at ALA Midwinter--Event Live on Eventbrite!

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Dec 29, 2019 09:07 PM
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Hello all, For the cataloging lunch at ALA Midwinter that I am organizing on Saturday, January 25, I decided on Reading Terminal Market since it seemed like it had a lot of variety of quick foods, and there is something for everybody. The event is live on Eventbrite, for anyone who wants to sign up: ...

RE: Cataloger Lunch at ALA Midwinter

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Dec 13, 2019 05:30 AM
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Thanks for letting me know! Liz

RE: Cataloger Lunch at ALA Midwinter

Posted By Elizabeth Boniface Dec 13, 2019 05:23 AM
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Sounds good! I'll note Reading Terminal as a possibility. Liz