Description
Ever wonder what catalogers in Collection Services are working on? The Cataloging Services Section will provide a very brief overview of cataloging standards, workflows, and projects. Catalogers will also discuss approaches for creating descriptions of serials, house plans, games, and puzzles. Whether you’re curious about cataloging or simply interested in the types of materials we are working on, this session reveals the behind the scenes work that makes materials accessible to users.
We look forward to your questions and discussion!
Speakers
The Cataloging Services Section, Collection Services
Mya Lyman, Tina Saenz, Cheryl Wegner, Ash Wolfe, & Megan Kelly
The Cataloging Services Section at the Newberry ensures the quality of information presented in the online catalog and the functionality of the catalog as the central source for resource discovery at the Library. They develop strategies for cataloging Library materials which follow nationally recognized standards of bibliographic description and subject analysis, while adapting them to local needs. The Section expertly catalogs a wide range of materials, including books, manuscripts, graphic materials, realia, serials, ephemera, and cartographic materials from all time periods in a variety of languages.
About Colloquium
Colloquium is a weekly series of talks featuring staff, fellows, and scholars who are working with the library’s vast collections. These events bring together experts from various fields to share their research on a wide range of topics, followed by an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and engage in conversation.
Colloquium is open to the public and offers a chance to explore fascinating ideas and new discoveries. No advance registration is required.