Weekly Update – March 27, 2012
Note on the EC nominees
Please note that Larry Oathout, Perry County Public Library, had to withdraw as a candidate for the Executive Committee although the ballots mailed out last week still contain his name. If you are interested in downloading, filling out a new ballot and mailing that back instead of the ballot you received in the mail, an updated ballot can be found here. Thanks for your cooperation!
Ballots are due April 20, 2012! Check back soon for biographical information.
Cataloging Policy changes
Beginning June 30, 2012 the permissions for Cat-2 catalogers will change. Cat-2 catalogers will no longer be able to create new MARC records, batchload new records or edit MARC records. Only Cat-1 catalogers will be able to create new MARC records, add records by batchloading and edit MARC records.
If there are Cat-2 catalogers performing these functions, those staff members will need training to obtain their Cat-1 certification (See training opportunities below). If you need Cat-1 training before the new Cataloging Policy goes in effect June 30, please register for one of the Advanced Cataloging classes as soon as possible. This will help the cataloging committee in planning if they need to schedule additional courses in June.
Advanced cataloging class: May 8, 2012, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Location: West Lafayette Public Library
Spring cataloging training and roundtable: May 10, 2012, 10:00-Noon
Earn one LEU, and learn how to catalog items using Evegreen’s new Monographic Parts feature, which will allow your patrons to place holds on specific volumes. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn and share about cataloging issues with other EI catalogers, either in person or live via Webinar.
Option 1 – Travel to one of the following libraries for on-site training: Alexandria-Monroe Public Library, Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Jackson County Public Library, Seymour branch, Butler Public Library
Option 2 – Access the online webinar in the comfort of your own library. You will receive an email with further instructions.
Advanced cataloging class: May 29-30, 2012, 9:00AM to 1:00PM each day
Register here for May 29 (Part 1)
Register here for May 30 (Part 2)
Location: Webinar
NOTE: Participants must register and attend sessions on both days in order to receive their Cat1 status.
Modified Catalog Freeze
A modified catalog freeze will be in place from Friday, April 6, 2012 AM to Wednesday, April 11, 2012 AM or until the announcement on the listservs that the freeze has ended.
During a modified catalog freeze. . .
DO NOT import, edit or create new bibliographic records.
DO attach holdings and edit holdings.
Circulation Committee
Minutes from the January 17, 2012 meeting of the Circulation Committee were approved on March 20, 2012.