Archive for July, 2010

ALA Summer 2010 Recap

Monday, July 26th, 2010

With all the excitement surrounding RDA at ALA Annual (and we’ll have an update about that up soon), we realized we didn’t have a quick recap of events from my point of view in DC.  I would like to fill you in on details from an operational point of view as concerns Backstage, letting Karen Anderson let you know about the RDA updates later. (more…)

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RDA Questions and Answers

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Our RDA librarian, Karen, sent me this helpful blog entry with a lot of detail about RDA, without further ado, I present it to you.

Now that RDA has been published, there are lots of questions about when we will start seeing RDA records.  LC and OCLC have both asked that no RDA records, or records using RDA elements be sent out until October 1st, 2010 when the National RDA Test participants will start producing records officially.  Here are some links to policy statements and other information that may help you figure out what to expect. (more…)

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Study at the Library

Friday, July 16th, 2010

We have to congratulate Brigham Young University for their excellent commercial, Study Like A Scholar, about the benefits of studying at the library.

Enjoy

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