Core Metadata Interest Group

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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 Jul 07, 2021 03:29 PM

    Serve as an officer of the Core Metadata Interest Group! We're a collegial, supportive group and welcome folks of all backgrounds and experience levels. 

    Nominate yourself (highly encouraged!) or one of your colleagues by filling out the nomination form.

    We will hold the election at our meeting during IG Week, Wednesday July 28th 1 PM Central

    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 terms open 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 (2021-2022, becomes Chair 2022-2023)
    • Programming Co-Chair (2021-2023)
    • Programming Co-Chair (2021-2022)
    • Communications Co-Chair (2021-2023)
    • Communications Co-Chair (2021-2022)

    Normally Programming Co-Chair elections will be staggered 2-year terms. This year, the top vote getter for Programming and Communications Co-Chairs will be elected to 2-year term, next vote-getting will be elected to 1-year term.

    Take a look at the position descriptions for more information!

    Questions? Happy to chat! E-mail Anne Washington

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    Anne Washington
    Product Analyst
    OCLC
    she/her/hers
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