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Article on Decision Making in a Consortium

Posted By Rachel Fischer Mar 07, 2023 05:05 PM
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Hi Everyone, At last year's IG Week, I remember that there was some discussion on consortium decision making. I just published an article that may interest some of you that documents the decision making process that we use at Cooperative Computer Services (CCS) for cataloging policy. If you're interested ...

RE: Looking for Technical Services Workflow Study Recommendations

I’ve worked on a workflow study of a previous position. The study was based on the Kaizen (continuous improvement) event style to analyze efficiencies. I recommend looking for continuous improvement flow chart templates. I like creating diagrams using a Google Drive add-on called draw.io. It’s fairly ...

Fields missing from Toolkit

Posted By Rachel Fischer Jan 07, 2021 12:57 PM
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Hello, I cannot find two bibliographic marc fields in the toolkit: 511 - Performer, Narrator, and/or Presenter 880 - Alternate text graphics Is 511 just being replaced by Creator agent? Have they decided to not include 880 in the toolkit? thanks, Rachel ------------------------------ Rachel Fischer Member ...

RDA Core

Posted By Rachel Fischer Dec 21, 2020 09:27 AM
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Does the new toolkit maintain the same list of RDA Core elements as the original toolkit? I can't find information on it. thanks, Rachel ------------------------------ Rachel Fischer Member Services Librarian Cooperative Computer Services ------------------------------

RE: Recording Relationship Designators

Posted By Rachel Fischer Dec 18, 2020 02:27 PM
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It doesn't work well with Marc, but I think I understand it. The example is:  Naipaul, V. S., 1932–  is   creator   agent   of   work   of  Naipaul, V. S., 1932– . A bend in the river.  This would be the equivalent of:  100 1_ $a Naipaul, V. S., 1932– $e author. 245 12  $a A bend in the river ...

Recording Relationship Designators

Posted By Rachel Fischer Dec 18, 2020 01:27 PM
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Good afternoon, I haven't been able to find a page in the new toolkit for 18.5 Recording Relationship Designators. This would be for 1XX and 7XX $e or $j. I'm working on updating the cataloging manual rule numbers for my consortium and I'm not sure what to replace 18.5 with. Does anyone have any ...

RE: Applying Out of State

Posted By Rachel Fischer Jul 30, 2019 02:43 PM
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I leave it out. The most important part of the cover letter is to demonstrate how well your qualifications are a match for the position. Mentioning anything about the logistics of moving detracts from the position. However, it is a possibility to e-mail or call the library to ask if they have a specific ...

RE: Applying Out of State

Posted By Rachel Fischer Jul 29, 2019 01:09 PM
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It depends on the job. I have had different experiences with different positions, but have never owned a house. For my current position, they were very flexible about the start date. However, I wanted to move quickly because my car registration was about to expire and preferred to pay for it in my new ...

RE: Applying Out of State

Posted By Rachel Fischer Jul 23, 2019 09:19 PM
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Hi, I'm from Illinois, and moved out of state immediately after completing the MLIS at Dominican University. The job market was tough, and I could tell that it would not be easy to find a full time job in Illinois with the number of library science students in Illinois. I couldn't even get a local library ...

Will there be a program for MidWinter?

Posted By Rachel Fischer Jan 23, 2019 05:32 PM
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Hello, Will there be a program for MidWinter?  thanks, Rachel ------------------------------ Rachel Fischer, MLIS, MSM Metadata Librarian University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL ------------------------------

RE: From Capstone to Publication

Posted By Rachel Fischer Sep 27, 2018 12:27 PM
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I published my Capstone in Public Library Quarterly. Identifying the right journal for it is important. The paper needed to be revised significantly before publication. Most publications require that articles are 6000 words. Some will publish articles that are a bit longer. Before submitting it, you ...

Account hacked

Posted By Rachel Fischer Aug 09, 2018 11:42 AM
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Hi, My ALA Connect Account was hacked. Someone changed my job title to "Trump". Everyone should check what is visible on their profile and check the privacy settings. Rachel ------------------------------ Rachel Fischer, MLIS, MSM Metadata Librarian University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL --- ...

RE: Advice for a recent graduate

Posted By Rachel Fischer Aug 08, 2018 08:24 AM
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There are also temp agencies or outsourced library management firms. Try LAC Group - LAC Group | Knowledge & information management services LAC Group | Knowledge & information management services remove preview LAC Group - LAC Group | Knowledge & information management ...

RE: Advice for a recent graduate

Posted By Rachel Fischer Aug 08, 2018 08:17 AM
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There are a variety of library vendors that hire librarians. My first job was with Baker and Taylor, then I got promoted after I graduated to a cataloging position at GOBI Library Services. Jobs at vendors include sales, collection development, publishing relations, cataloging and other technical services ...

Liaison reports

Posted By Rachel Fischer Jul 14, 2018 05:04 PM
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Hello, Could the liaisons that reported at ALA Annual please post their notes from the presentation? thanks, Rachel ------------------------------ Rachel Fischer, MLIS, MSM Metadata Librarian University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL ------------------------------