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PALINET and SOLINET members may attend this session to receive information on plans to merge PALINET and SOLINET into one organization.
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This workshop teaches you to identify the components of the bibliographic records in the OCLC’s WorldCat and in the Connexion Cataloging service. The workshop is a combination of lecture/demonstration and hands-on exercises. Some of the exercises may need to be done as homework between classes.At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Analyze the structure of MARC Records.
- Identify major MARC tags.
- Code important fields of an OCLC bibliographic record.
This workshop introduces the basic methods of searching in and navigating through WorldCat (the OCLC Online Union Catalog). We will utilize the Browser interface to the OCLC Connexion service, but the searching techniques apply equally to the Client interface so the workshop provides the skills necessary to search in both interfaces. At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Use the Connexion Search and Browse Screens
- Construct OCLC numeric search keys and use keyword searching to retrieve bibliographic records in WorldCat using online interactive searching techniques
- Use phrase searching (scan command) using online interactive searching techniques
- Navigate among records and manipulate screen displays
This online workshop will be taught in two parts. The first part will teach you how to utilize the batch capabilities of the Connexion Client cataloging interface. The second part will teach you how to customize the Connexion Client cataloging interface in order to make it work as efficiently as possible. At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Learn how to set-up and process batch searches
- Set-up batch printing of labels
- Import OCLC control numbers and set-up batch deletion of holdings
- Customize your toolbar in Connexion Client
- Assign keys to commands, diacritics, and macros
- Learn how to create macros and text strings
he FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) model includes entities, relationships and attributes, and recommends a set of elements for inclusion in bibliographic records. FRBR, along with FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Records) will provide the underlying framework for RDA (Resource Description and Access), the new cataloging rules that will replace AACR2. This workshop will introduce participants to the FRBR conceptual structure of information resources and provide an overview of how the FRBR model will influence the rules of cataloging. At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- identify specific user tasks for users of bibliographic information
- describe the FRBR Entity groups
- distinguish FRBR Group 1, 2 and 3 entities
- list attributes of the Group 1 entities
- name 3 types of bibliographic relationships
This workshop teaches you to identify the components of the bibliographic records in the OCLC’s WorldCat and in the Connexion Cataloging service. The workshop is a combination of lecture/demonstration and hands-on exercises. Some of the exercises may need to be done as homework between classes.At the end of this workshop you will be able to: - Analyze the structure of MARC Records.
- Identify major MARC tags.
- Code important fields of an OCLC bibliographic record.
This workshop provides a basic introduction to the open source development process with examples taken from open source applications that are commonly used in the library community. It answers common questions about support, reliability, security, and cost. At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Outline the basic freedoms protected by most open source licenses
- Know what to look for in a successful open source project
- Identify potential commercial and non-commercial sources of technical support for open source software
- Answer basic questions about open source software
Some libraries are saving money and meeting customer needs by putting open source software on their public workstations instead of Windows and Microsoft Office. What is it about open source software that makes it attractive? Are Linux and OpenOffice adequate replacements? This workshop will identify libraries that have adopted open source solutions, talk about their experiences, address common questions about open source software, and explain some options for implementation. At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Describe what is meant by open source
- List both commercial and non-commercial sources for support of open source solutions
- Compare the purchase and support costs of commercial to open source software
- Evaluate and select a suite of open source software products to replace Microsoft Office and other common commercial packages
- List the common issues and plan appropriate solutions for people switching to alternate workstation applications
This workshop teaches you to identify the components of the bibliographic records in the OCLC’s WorldCat and in the Connexion Cataloging service. The workshop is a combination of lecture/demonstration and hands-on exercises. Some of the exercises may need to be done as homework between classes.At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Analyze the structure of MARC Records.
- Identify major MARC tags.
- Code important fields of an OCLC bibliographic record.
What are the characteristics of a successful and cost-effective interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery (DD) operation? While it may be difficult to measure end user satisfaction, it is possible to measure the number of requests, fill rate (completion fill rate), and turnaround time (submission to completion) for mediated, unmediated and for user-initiated interlibrary borrowing and lending. The class will discuss why unit cost (cost per transaction) is more difficult to measure, and some of the ways that can be done with WorldCat Resource Sharing statistics. At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Extract statistics from resource sharing systems
- Analyze ILL data and prepare reports
- Describe how analysis of ILL statistics can help manage workflow and aid in the selection of critical library resources
Learn how to attach records of your local holdings to bibliographic records in OCLC WorldCat and reap the benefits. Local Holdings records help libraries save time and increase access to serials by sharing holdings information. This will help you to maximize the use of your collection and minimize ILL requests for things you do not own.At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Retrieve, interpret, and select OCLC bibliographic records for union list purposes
- Retrieve and interpret union list group holdings displays.
- Create, modify, and delete OCLC Local Holdings Records (lhrs)
Electronic journals and databases can represent a significant part of a library's offerings. As demand for e-resources increases, informed decisions related to acquisitions and services must be made by analyzing usage statistics. This workshop will explore the uses, sources and potential problems in gathering and analyzing usage statistics for electronic journals and databases, as well as specifying standards, tools and resources that can be applied to such efforts.At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Describe at least five uses for e-metrics
- Compare the different sources of e-metrics
- Differentiate some potential problems with e-metrics
- Identify five specific standards used for the collection and reporting of e-metrics
- List at least three tools or resources that can be used in the collection or analysis of e-metrics
Electronic journals and databases can represent a significant part of a library's offerings. As demand for e-resources increases, informed decisions related to acquisitions and services must be made by analyzing usage statistics. This workshop explores the strengths and weaknesses of vendor-supplied proprietary and standardized reports and the issues related to various library-based data collection methods. At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- List the advantages of standards-based reporting methods
- Summarize the issues related to comparison of non-standardized reports from multiple vendors
- Compare the value of and implementation issues related to three library-based data collection methods.
This workshop is designed for libraries that have acquired or are planning to acquire the CONTENTdm software for management of their digital collections. The course will be focused on metadata and standards that will be used with the creation of a digital collection using CONTENTdm.At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Describe a number of metadata schemes and how they can be used with CONTENTdm to describe and provide access to digital collections for digital collections, including Dublin Core 1.1, VRA, XML, HTTP and OAI.
- List the 15 Dublin Core simple elements and how they are used in CONTENTdm for cross collection searching.
This workshop is designed for libraries that are planning on purchasing or have already purchased software for managing their digital collections. The session will focus on areas of planning for digital projects including the identification of resources, best practices, rights management issues, metadata standards and policies, sustainability considerations and institutional goals. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify key considerations in planning for digital collections
- List and prioritize needs
- Plan for a digital collection in your institution
This workshop is designed for libraries that are planning on purchasing or have already purchased software for managing their digital collections. The session will focus on areas of planning for digital projects including the identification of resources, best practices, rights management issues, metadata standards and policies, sustainability considerations and institutional goals. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify key considerations in planning for digital collections
- List and prioritize needs
- Plan for a digital collection in your institution
Google is not only a search engine; it is currently the most popular resource on the Web. While frequently used, the many aspects of Google are not necessarily thoroughly understood. The purpose of this session will be to present power searching techniques for Google, familiarize the participant with some of Google’s other tools, and suggest ways which Google might be used most effectively at the Reference Desk. We all know something about Google; at the end of this session you’ll take your understanding of Google to the next level. This workshop teaches you to identify the components of the bibliographic records in the OCLC’s WorldCat and in the Connexion Cataloging service. The workshop is a combination of lecture/demonstration and hands-on exercises. Some of the exercises may need to be done as homework between classes.At the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Analyze the structure of MARC Records.
- Identify major MARC tags.
- Code important fields of an OCLC bibliographic record.
Some libraries are saving money and meeting customer needs by putting open source software on their public workstations instead of Windows and Microsoft Office. What is it about open source software that makes it attractive? Are Linux and OpenOffice adequate replacements? This workshop will identify libraries that have adopted open source solutions, talk about their experiences, address common questions about open source software, and explain some options for implementation. At the end of this workshop you will be able to: - Describe what is meant by open source
- List both commercial and non-commercial sources for support of open source solutions
- Compare the purchase and support costs of commercial to open source software
- Evaluate and select a suite of open source software products to replace Microsoft Office and other common commercial packages
- List the common issues and plan appropriate solutions for people switching to alternate workstation applications
This workshop teaches you to identify the components of the bibliographic records in the OCLC’s WorldCat and in the Connexion Cataloging service. The workshop is a combination of lecture/demonstration and hands-on exercises. Some of the exercises may need to be done as homework between classes.At the end of this workshop you will be able to: - Analyze the structure of MARC Records.
- Identify major MARC tags.
- Code important fields of an OCLC bibliographic record.
| New technologies and the inevitability of change are a constant challenge for the library and information services community. PALINET continues to meet the membership's need for the latest information, technology, and skills via an extensive educational program. Through this program, PALINET strives to provide staff of both member and nonmember institutions with a balance of hands-on training, continuing education opportunities, and general staff development.
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