Showing papers on "Cataloging published in 2017"

Cataloging GitHub Repositories

Abstract: GitHub is one of the largest and most popular repository hosting service today, having about 14 million users and more than 54 million repositories as of March 2017. This makes it an excellent platform to find projects that developers are interested in exploring. GitHub showcases its most popular projects by cataloging them manually into categories such as DevOps tools, web application frameworks, and game engines. We propose that such cataloging should not be limited only to popular projects. We explore the possibility of developing such cataloging system by automatically extracting functionality descriptive text segments from readme files of GitHub repositories. These descriptions are then input to LDA-GA, a state-of-the-art topic modeling algorithm, to identify categories. Our preliminary experiments demonstrate that additional meaningful categories which complement existing GitHub categories can be inferred. Moreover, for inferred categories that match GitHub categories, our approach can identify additional projects belonging to them. Our experimental results establish a promising direction in realizing automatic cataloging system for GitHub.

China Academic Library and Information System: An Academic Library Consortium in China.

Abstract: Since its inception in 1998, China Academic Library and Information System (CALIS) has become the most important academic library consortium in China. CALIS is centrally funded and organized in a tiered structure. It currently consists of thirteen management or information centers and seventy member libraries' 700,000 students. After more than a year of development in information infrastructure, a CALIS resource-sharing network is gradually taking shape.

Conceptualizations of Catalogers' Judgment through Content Analysis: A Preliminary Investigation

Abstract: Catalogers' judgment has been frequently mentioned, but rarely has been researched in formal studies. The purpose of this article is to investigate catalogers' judgment through an exploration of the texts collected in the database of Library and Information Science Source. Verbs, adjectives, and nouns intimately associated with catalogers' judgment were extracted, analyzed, and grouped into 16 categories, which lead to 5 conceptual descriptions. The results of this study provide cataloging professionals with an overall picture on aspects of catalogers' judgment, which may help library school students and graduates and novice catalogers to become independent and confident decision makers relating to cataloging work.

Towards an observatory for mobile participatory sensing applications

Abstract: This paper presents an observatory for registering applications that use participatory sensing to collect data. Cataloging these applications will aid the scientific community to exchange more information, facilitating the comparison between different initiatives. Through an initial research, the applications are categorized in areas usually considered in the literature. We propose a survey to validate the platform and also discuss the taxonomies created as a result of this survey. The main contributions of this paper include the classification of crowdsensing applications in different ontological categories, as well as the proposal of a technology platform that enables the distributed and collaborative cataloging of crowdsensing initiatives.

Faceted Vocabularies for Music: A New Era in Resource Discovery

Abstract: The Library of Congress Medium of Performance Thesaurus (LCMPT) and the music portions of the Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms for Library and Archival Materials (LCGFT) are long-anticipated products in a history of problem-solving approaches toward faceted access to music resources. MLA’s Cataloging and Metadata Committee has collaborated with the Library of Congress for the past several years in a multiphase endeavor to design and build out these new vocabularies. Implementation within the Anglo-American music cataloging community began in 2014, and retrospective implementation (the programmatic assignment of faceted terms to legacy metadata) is currently being studied and pursued.

Defining, Assessing, and Rethinking Quality Cataloging

Abstract: Definitions of “quality cataloging” may differ from cataloger to cataloger and from institution to institution. If an objective definition of quality is elusive, how can an institution assess the quality of cataloging work? This article discusses definitions of quality cataloging in the literature and different ways it has been evaluated and measured. Academic library catalogers' perceptions of quality cataloging will also be explored, as well as how these perceptions are formed. The article concludes by suggesting ways cataloging departments can approach the creation and evaluation of quality cataloging in an ethical manner.

Foundations and methods for knowledge organization in european ischools courses

Abstract: INTRODUCTION The teaching and learning of the organization of information and knowledge is essential when training an information professional. But in order to be consensual, a clarification of the these concepts is necessary. In the studies developed in the field of Information Science, the options regarding the designations of curricular units/modules related to these subjects are not equal in most schools, and it is therefore necessary to explain our understanding of their meaning. The use of the two terms, information and knowledge, is due to the fact that they are often applied randomly, and there is no obvious distinction between their underlying meaning. On the other hand, there is a differentiation in the curricular plans, but it doesn't mean that they are not considered as important constituents of the learning process in Information Science. The exact distinction between the terms still needs to be deepened, as the authors Pando and Almeida (2015) acknowledge, because, as they say, the terminological analysis shows that there is still no clear pattern. Therefore, we clarify that, in the basis of this study, there is the theoretical and practical teaching of the ways of processing the information with a view to its retrieval. It implies, therefore, a process of descriptive cataloging and subject indexing, i.e., the learning of the attribution of descriptive metadata and authority control access points. Studies related to the teaching of the organization of information and knowledge are scarce and, in general, are related to the most targeted courses/modules for the technical treatment of bibliographic information. Nevertheless, these studies constitute a valuable contribution to the determination of the importance of the teaching of the mentioned subjects in the scope of Information Science (Joudrey & McGinnis, 2014; Hudon, 2010; Pattuelli 2010; Joudrey, 2008; Davis, 2008; Bowman, 2006; Ruiz-Perez & Lopez-Cozar, 2006; Taylor, 2004; Taylor & Joudrey, 2002). Our choice in studying iSchools courses is due to the growing expansion of this network of university schools in the area of information, and is currently expanding to the Asian, European and North American continents. Despite the existing differences between the structures of the iSchools, the courses offered and the type of training provided at these schools, there is a common standpoint, which is the interest in the relations between information, people and technologies. OBJECTIVES, METHODOLOGY AND MAIN RESULTS In order to formulate a common teaching strategy, exploring the European space of Information Science studies, this paper presents the results of a research related to the teaching practiced in the European iSchools of the foundations and methods for information and knowledge organization. The study included undergraduate and graduate (Master) courses for the following indicators: course designation, modules designations, contents (when available), fundamentals and methods approaches, recommended bibliography, teaching methods, student assessment components and the statute of the module: compulsory or elective. The data were collected and / or confirmed in September 2017 in order to show an updated picture of the training offer. It was found that several courses had suffered some changes in the structure of their curriculum, as well as in the offer of curricular units/modules. This was due, in part, to the restructuring of schools / colleges where teaching is taught and also to the merger with other courses, with a view to broadening the scientific areas of ​​the courses. The websites of the 25 schools mentioned in the European directory of iSchools were consulted. It was verified that most of the undergraduate courses are taught in the country's official language and the contents of curricula and modules are not available in English. On the other hand, undergraduate study cycles are going through reorganization of their study plans in order to provide wider education opportunities and to allow several options in connection with master degrees. Nevertheless, data available English or Spanish were collected. Master degrees information is mostly available in English and international exchange of students is allowed in many courses. When comparing the available information, it is verified that the approach of the subjects of information and knowledge organization is similar, although there are different distribution and different designations of the corresponding modules, i.e., some of the courses offer several modules dedicated to this subject. The curricular structure of the courses which offer these subjects is also similar, in other words, it has an education offer in the field of Information Science and it is not close to Computer Science or Management. Teaching methods and assessment components are identical in all schools and the basic bibliography is common, but each school mentions some titles in the country's official language. The modules associated with information and knowledge organization are compulsory. CONCLUSIONS Although the limited training in English of undergraduate degrees, it was possible to explore a common framework of training in information and knowledge organization. This common framework could allow the establishment of synergies between the targeted schools with a view to presenting a common or complementary training offer through online seminars or workshops, that could stimulate contact between students. The sharing of resources and teaching components, such as the provision of educational materials, can be enhanced, allowing a closer contact between pedagogical practices and the eventual creation of collaborative research projects. As a limitation of this study we point out the data collection and interpretation based on the information available in English or Spanish in the courses websites. Some important information regarding the courses of other schools would be relevant for the establishment of a common strategy for teaching knowledge organization. REFERENCES Bowman, J. H. (2006). Education and Training for Cataloguing and Classification in the British Isles. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , 41:3-4, 309-333. Davis, Jane M. (2008). A Survey of Cataloging Education: Are Library Schools Listening? Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , 46:2, 182-200, DOI: 10.1080/01639370802177604 Hudon, Michele (2010). Teaching Classification, 1990–2010. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , 48:1, 64-82, DOI: 10.1080/01639370903356370 Joudrey, Daniel N. (2008). Another Look at Graduate Education for Cataloging and the Organization of Information. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , 46:2, 137-181 DOI: 10.1080/01639370802177588. Joudrey, Daniel N. & McGinnis, Ryan (2014). Graduate Education for Information Organization, Cataloging, and Metadata, Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 52:5, 506-550 DOI: 10.1080/01639374.2014.911236 Pando, Daniel Abraao & Almeida, Carlos Cândido de (2015). Organizacao da informacao e do conhecimento no contexto da Ciencia da informacao: da analise terminologica a reflexao epistemologica. In II Congreso ISKO Espana-Portugal / XII Congreso ISKO Espana (2015). Organizacion del conocimiento: sistemas de informacion abiertos. Actas . Murcia : Facultad de Comunicacion y Documentacion. Universidad de Murcia. ISBN ISBN: 978-84-608-3558-5. Disponivel em: http://www.iskoiberico.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/54_Pando.pdf Pattuelli, M. Cristina (2010). Knowledge Organization Landscape: A Content Analysis of Introductory Courses. Journal of Information Science . XX (X) 2010, pp. 1–14, DOI: 10.1177/016555150nnnnnnn. Ruiz-Perez, Rafael & Lopez-Cozar, Emilio Delgado (2006). Education for Cataloging in Spanish Universities: A Descriptive and Critical Study. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , 41:3-4, 291-307. Taylor, Arlene G. (2004). Teaching Authority Control. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , 38:3-4, 43-57, DOI: 10.1300/J104v38n03_05 Taylor, Arlene G. & Joudrey, Daniel N. (2002). On Teaching Subject Cataloging. Cataloging & Classification Quarterly , 34:1-2, 221-230, DOI: 10.1300/J104v34n01_13

Emerging information standards and technologies: cataloging and metadata professionals’ perspectives

Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to report on the survey results relating to the current experience of cataloging and metadata professionals with emerging information standards and technologies, as well as the state of professional training and existing barriers to continuing education (CE) in these emerging areas. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a quantitative analysis of the data collected in the online survey, supplemented with a qualitative analysis of some open-ended responses. Findings There was a wide interest in leveraging emerging Semantic Web and Linked Data approaches. Training activities on newer information standards and technologies were reported by more than half of the respondents. The survey data suggested the importance of increasing field-wide collaborations and institution- or organization-level support for professional development. Improving the discoverability of relevant CE resources and programs was also considered to be the key, as were affordability and the ability to incorporate ongoing learning into everyday practice. Originality/value There are currently no comprehensive studies or benchmarked data on how the existing CE system meets the needs of cataloging and metadata professionals. This study establishes a baseline for an understanding of their ongoing professional development preferences and requirements relating to new information standards and technologies.

Library technology in the next 20 years

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the agenda for library technology for the next 20 years. Design/methodology/approach A long-term historically based analysis of the evolving roles of librarians and library technology, especially the catalog. Findings The rise of standardized cataloging codes, communications formats, bibliographical utilities, and software for online searching constitutes a great triumph in universal bibliographical access for everybody. But each reader is unique and no-one is “everybody” so a uniform service is not ideal for all. The ideal librarian knows both the collection and the readers. The catalog is a guide to the collection and a surrogate for the librarian. The librarian understands the readers. The development of library technology will remain significantly incomplete until the uniqueness of each reader is accommodated. Some ways to do that are noted. Research limitations/implications Research and development should focus on relating the uniqueness of individuals to the uniformity of services provided. Practical implications Strategic directions are indicated. Originality/value Provides a perspective on the development of library service in terms of changing relationships between technology and librarians.

Many Languages, Many Workflows: Mapping and Analyzing Technical Services Processes for East Asian and International Studies Materials

Abstract: This case study addresses a workflow analysis project undertaken in the International Studies and Asia Library technical services areas of the University of Michigan Library. The analysis was an opportunity to document existing technical services practices in three primary workflow areas: acquisitions/receiving, cataloging, and cataloging maintenance. International Studies began the project independently, and subsequently consultants were hired to work with both International Studies and Asia Library to find efficiencies and barriers, identify solutions, and propose future changes in non-Roman-language cataloging workflows. This article provides an account outlining the project background, implementation, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned.

Method and system for extracting, verifying and cataloging technical information from unstructured documents

Abstract: Information extraction methods for use in extracting values from unstructured documents for predetermined or user-specified attributes into structured databases are provided herein. Methods include (a) automatically training machine learning models for extracting values from unstructured documents such that the values of the attributes are known for those training documents but the locations of the values in the documents are not known, (b) making a sustained connection between structured databases and unstructured documents so that the data across those two types of data stores can be cross-referred by the users any time, (c) a graphical interface specialized for rich user feedback to rapidly adapt and improve the machine learning models. The methods allow businesses and other entities or institutions to apply their domain knowledge to train software for extracting information from their documents so that the software becomes customized to those documents both from initial training as well as continuing user feedback.

DeepBIBX: Deep Learning for Image Based Bibliographic Data Extraction

Abstract: Extraction of structured bibliographic data from document images of non-native-digital academic content is a challenging problem that finds its application in the automation of cataloging systems in libraries and reference linking domain. The existing approaches discard the visual cues and focus on converting the document image to text and further identifying citation strings using trained segmentation models. Apart from the large training data, which these existing methods require, they are also language dependent. This paper presents a novel approach (DeepBIBX) which targets this problem from a computer vision perspective and uses deep learning to semantically segment the individual citation strings in a document image. DeepBIBX is based on deep Fully Convolutional Networks and uses transfer learning to extract bibliographic references from document images. Unlike existing approaches which use textual content to semantically segment bibliographic references, DeepBIBX utilizes image based contextual information, which makes it applicable to documents of any language. To gauge the performance of the presented approach, a dataset consisting of 286 document images containing 5090 bibliographic references is collected. Evaluation results reveals that the DeepBIBX outperforms state-of-the-art method (ParsCit, 71.7%) for bibliographic references extraction and achieved an accuracy of 84.9% in comparison to 71.7%. Furthermore, in terms of pixel classification task, DeepBIBX achieved a precision and a recall rate of 96.2%, 94.4% respectively.

From Records to Things: Managing the Transition from Legacy Library Metadata to Linked Data

Abstract: is structured, unambiguous and published in a format that enables linking with data produced by other communities. Library data also needs to be more about the Things or the people, organizations, places and topics that users care about and that the library community has something to say about. These qualities are the keys to integrating libraries into the web, where users are now most likely to begin their quests for information. Such conventions are already at work in Google’s production of Knowledge Cards, which integrate information mined from billions of web documents to produce simple and actionable displays about real-world Things or entities that underlie a search request issued in a particular language. For example, a search for “Chicago” returns the display shown in Figure 1. As a city, Chicago has a skyline and a map. It has points of interest such as parks, museums and universities. These entities have locations of their own. They may have hours of operation or host events for which tickets can be purchased. With FIGURE 1. A Google Knowledge Card for the city of Chicago From Records to Things: Managing the Transition from Legacy Library Metadata to Linked Data by Carol Jean Godby and Karen Smith-Yoshimura Special Section

Critical Library Management: Administrating for Equity

Abstract: Social justice and critical theory frameworks have been utilized to discuss library pedagogy and cataloging, but librarians have been slow in applying critical theory to how we actually manage libraries and lead staff. Management is not glamorous; rather, many still hold the traditional view of management as upholding hierarchical values. At its core, both libraries and management are about people, and library managers and administrators have the power to formulate and uphold the library’s values. Libraries do not exist in a vacuum; we work to empower the communities we work with, and social justice issues directly impact our patrons. In this article, we discuss the importance of integrating critical theory into library management, providing specific examples of how library managers can work towards creating and sustaining organizational systems that promote social justice and equity, regardless of the size of our departments or institutions.

Expand, Humanize, Simplify: An Interview with Sandy Berman

Abstract: In this interview, Sanford (“Sandy”) Berman discusses his career and his efforts to promote responsive, user-friendly cataloging practices over uncritical deference to prevailing standards. Topics covered include his work at Hennepin County Library, his thoughts on the campaign to change the subject heading “Illegal aliens,” his ongoing practice of proposing new Library of Congress Subject Headings, and his relationship with the Library of Congress.

Core Competencies for Cataloging and Metadata Professional Librarians

Abstract: The document was drafted by the Cataloging Competencies Task Force of the ALCTS CaMMS Competencies and Education for a Career in Cataloging Interest Group. In preparation for this work, the Task Force conducted a literature review and a survey of position advertisements for professional catalogers. The Cataloging Competencies Task Force presented research results and preliminary thoughts concerning competencies to the community at its ALA Midwinter meeting in January 2016. After collecting feedback, the Task Force produced a draft, which was distributed in July 2016 for one month of public comment. This final document incorporates many of those recommendations.

The Gra.fo project: from collection to dissemination

Abstract: Oral archives collected by professional scholars and ordinary people interested in dialects and ethnology are a precious resource for various fields of study (from linguistics to anthropology, from economy to history and politics, etc.) and may contain documents that could be labeled as products of intangible cultural heritage, thus deserving safeguard. Grammo-foni. Le soffitte della voce (Gra.fo), a two-year project jointly conducted by Scuola Normale Superiore and the University of Siena (Regione Toscana PAR FAS 2007-13), discovered, digitized, cataloged and disseminated via a web portal nearly 3000 hours of speech recordings stemming from around 30 oral archives collected by scholars and amateurs in the Tuscan territory. Having preserved such a significant collection of oral documents (e.g. oral biographies, ethno-texts, linguistic questionnaires, oral literature), Gra.fo constitutes a precious repository of Tuscan memory and provides a first-hand documentation of Tuscan language varieties from the early 1960s to the present day [7], [9]. In this article, the Gra.fo project will be described in all its stages, which involve: fostering the level of awareness on the importance of preserving this valuable cultural heritage product; contacting the oral recordings’ owners and co-signing legal agreements for the temporary borrowing of the recordings and accompanying materials; collecting and digitizing the recordings and the accompanying materials; cataloging (with the self-developed software Audiografo) and partially transcribing the oral documents; implementing the downloadable online catalog , an open-ended repository of oral texts which have hitherto been known to a very limited number of potential users. Some problematic issues related to the treatment of oral archives will also be discussed, together with the proposed solutions. These concern the carrier / document relation, the treatment of confidential information, and the cataloging of documents within other documents.

Strength in numbers: Building a consortial cooperative cataloging partnership

Abstract: In April 2014, eight institutions from the Big Ten Academic Alliance began a one-year pilot study to track costs, workflows, challenges, and opportunities associated with sharing cataloging expertise for languages and resource formats needed across the participating libraries. Data was collected on the levels of staff performing the work (student, staff assistant, librarian), shipping costs, scanning costs, and cataloging costs. In many cases, the overall cataloging costs incurred by participating institutions were less than costs currently associated with options for vended outsourcing. The cost findings were particularly encouraging for textual materials (monographs and serials), which continue to form the bulk of collections. This paper outlines the pilot’s major findings and describes the subsequent implementation of a robust multi-institutional partnership program for sharing cataloging expertise across the consortium.

Engaging an Author in a Critical Reading of Subject Headings

Abstract: Most practitioners of critical librarianship agree that subject description is both valuable and political. Subject headings can either reinforce or subvert hierarchies of social domination. Outside the library profession, however, even among stakeholders such as authors, there is little awareness that librarians think or care about the politics of subject description. Talking about subject description with the authors whose works we hold and represent can strengthen our relationships, demystify our work, and hold us accountable for our practices. This paper discusses an interview I conducted with author Eli Clare about the Library of Congress Subject Headings assigned to his book, Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation . Clare describes feeling dismayed by and detached from the subject headings assigned to his book. He offers a sophisticated analysis of individual headings. He also reflects on the subject description project itself, using theories from genderqueer and transgender activism to discuss the limitations of categorization.

Non-Roman Language Cataloging in Bulk: A Case Study of Japanese Language Materials

Abstract: Aozora Bunko is a Japanese full-text database of works that are in the public domain. The University of Florida libraries modified the approximately 5,000 Japanese language records into English language MARC records compatible with Resource Description and Access (RDA), and added those records to OCLC and their integrated library system (ILS). Thus, this analytical cataloging project makes it possible to introduce more users to these Japanese anthologies in full text. This article describes the methods used to convert spreadsheet data that contains non-Roman characters into MARC records and indicates the possibilities that are applicable to similar projects in other non-Roman languages.

Assessing the ISSN Register: Defining, Evaluating, and Improving the Quality of a Shared International Bibliographic Database

Abstract: ISSN identifiers reliably identify serials and other ongoing resources worldwide. The ISSN Register, maintained by the ISSN International Centre, is an authoritative database providing access to 1.9 million ISSN records, and fed by a network of 89 National Centres. This article presents the “Data Quality Plan” currently implemented by the ISSN International Centre: its objectives, its assumptions and the methodology it follows. It focuses on several projects, ran in collaboration with stakeholders of the serials supply chain or members of the ISSN Network, intended to improve quality in three domains: bibliographic data, coverage of the ISSN Register, processes and workflows.

A Critique of the FRBR User Tasks and Their Modifications

Abstract: The four FRBR user tasks have become widely accepted as functions of the library catalog, but there have been only sporadic discussions concerning their validity and sufficiency, despite their modification in the models subsequently presented in the FRAD, FRSAD, and draft FRBR-LRM reports. This article presents a critique of the four variant sets of user tasks, and proposes an extended set of six generic end-user tasks, applicable to both bibliographic and authority data: locate, collocate, connect, identify, select, and obtain. The article also outlines their interrelationships and suggests those tasks that may be particularly well supported by professional cataloging.

Decolonizing the Way Libraries Organize

Abstract: Knowledge organization systems (KOSs) are social constructs that represent the needs and knowledge of specific communities at specific times and places (Olsen, 1998; Svenonius, 2000; Hunter, 2009) Libraries use knowledge organization systems like cataloging codes, classification schemes, and languages of aboutness to describe the information objects they hold These structures are central to library cataloging (Farnel, 2017) Because library KOSs reflect the biases of the time periods and places they were created, applications of these systems outside of those contexts are potentially problematic in terms of gender, culture, and ethnic exclusion (Olsen, 1998; Alemu & Stevens, 2015) Many of the systems used in libraries throughout the world originated in the United States or Europe It is time to consider the impact that these systems have outside of their designated contexts and how to integrate other perspectives The purpose of this paper is to question the cultural suitability of the systems and procedures libraries have in place to organize materials As stated by Berman, the systems and approaches that catalogers adhere to are “so slavish” (Berman & Gross, 2017) When librarians talk about changes to codes and standards that are currently in use, it is often at the micro-level These micro-level changes include submitting a term addition or term change request to the Library of Congress Subject Headings; or adding/revising a rule to Resource Description and Access What may be needed are not these micro-level changes, but changes at the macro-level Librarians need to feel empowered to go beyond the Euro-American models of library cataloging work, without feeling that they are violating the integrity of their relationships with networks and consortia Structures need to be in place to allow libraries and catalogers to vary the way they apply the necessary guidelines Specific examples—with an emphasis on Southeast Asia -- is presented to argue these points

Library Automation in Indian Central Universities: Issues and Challenges

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to highlight the status and application of an automated cataloging system in central university libraries in north India. Data has been collected using questionnaires. Interview and observation techniques have also been used to bring objectivity in the present study. Results show that varying levels of progress have been made with respect to implementation of a cataloging system. Results also show that with the help of automation, libraries have satisfied user communities by way of easy retrieval. It has removed discrepancies and set a trend for standardization. Furthermore, staff morale has been boosted up in an automated environment.

Repurposing ArchivesSpace Metadata for Original MARC Cataloging

Abstract: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) University Libraries recently completed a pilot project exploring the repurposing of descriptive metadata for archival collections stored in ArchivesSpace for the creation of original MAchine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records contributed to OCLC WorldCat. The libraries’ past and present processes for generating finding aids and cataloging records are discussed, and specific edits to the MARC records generated by this new workflow are detailed.

The Librarian's Contribution to Continuing Medical Education.

Abstract: At many hospitals, including Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) University Hospital Rahway, librarians facilitate continuing medical education (CME) programs, sometimes working in that capacity as much as in their traditional librarian functions such as reference, research, cataloging, and bibliographic instruction. This column traces the relationship between the two aspects of the RWJ Rahway's CME coordinator and health sciences librarian's job to demonstrate that, because of their duties and skills, medical librarians can meaningfully contribute to hospitals' CME programs. The worlds of librarianship and CME are further connected by the same goal: the dissemination of information.

Measuring Success in Outsourced Cataloging: A Data-Driven Investigation

Abstract: This article investigates the error rates in shelf-ready cataloged monographs from Ingram Coutts Information Services that were received at The University of Western Ontario Using quality control reports from a period of two years, over 500 cataloging errors were entered into a database organized by frequency, severity, and other factors With this information, we analyzed the frequency of errors and their root causes We found that overall error rates are low, and the quality of shelf-ready cataloging has improved since first implementing the outsourcing program

Linked Data in Libraries’ Technical Services Workflows

Abstract: Linked Data for Production (LD4P) is a collaborative project between six institutions (Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, the Library of Congress, Princeton, and Stanford) to begin the transition of the production workflows of their libraries Technical Services Departments to ones rooted in Linked Open Data (LOD). Each institution is focused on a different domain or facet of the problem to move us together as a group more quickly. As a whole, the six institutions will focus on four main areas of development. First will be the establishment of the ability to create linked open data communally. Second, in collaboration with external standards organizations such as the Program for Cooperative Cataloging and linked data projects such as BIBFLOW, will be the establishment of common procedures and protocols for the creation of library metadata as linked data. Third will be the expansion of the BIBFRAME ontology to better encompass subject domains such as art and music. And last will be the transition of a selection of current library workflows to ones based in linked open data. The projects will make use of a collection of preliminary tools and adopt them for production work in their individual environments and, through feedback, assist in the development of the tools.