Questions for discussion:
What is the status of linked open data initiatives in the field?
Are we progressing quickly enough to retain relevancy in the information discovery universe/profession? Or will linked open data be replaced or subsumed by other, up-and-coming technologies, such as AI or machine-learning? Where should we invest our efforts?
The changing nature of cataloging
A recent look at various listservs have indicated a shift in how catalogers are working: traditional conversations have revolved around cataloging questions, book arts questions and other related areas. In recent times the conversation has shifted to linked data work; creation of local authority records in local silos; DEI considerations in bib and authority records, finding aids, etc.
This brings up some questions: where is cataloging going? What are the new skill sets needed to work in cataloging today and possibly for the future? How can organizations such as RBMS help to meet these new challenges?
Post-pandemic workflows
What have you learned since last year and your move to remote work? What would you do differently should we need to shift to remote work again? If your institution returned to work does this include everyone on the team? Have any tech services staff members decided to work from home full or part time? If so, are institutions agreeable to employees making this shift a part of their job description?
Any questions, please feel free to reach out to TSDG Co-conveners:
Amy Brown
amy.brown.3@bc.edu
Jackie Parascandola
jpara@upenn.edu
Thank you.