We would like to invite you to submit a proposal for a presentation and discussion at the upcoming Midwinter meeting of the Copy Cataloging Interest Group. The presentation should be about 15-20 minutes long and the presenter will lead the discussion. Topics can cover any aspects of copy cataloging in all types of libraries. Some topics of interest to the group are below. This is not inclusive or meant to be prescriptive or limiting in any way, just some topics that seem of current interest or were raised in the IG itself. If you would kindly submit an abstract or outline of your proposal and I and the vice-chair/chair-elect will review them and shape a program. I would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to our new vice-chair/chair-elect, Margaret (Meg) Mering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries.

• Copy cataloging for special collections.
• Training and preparing copy catalogers for FRBR and RDA, FRBR being here already and RDA on its way.
• Copy cataloging for special formats, such as electronic resources.
• Copy cataloging and vendor records.
• Foreign language records, parallel records and other issues.
• The effects the current economic crisis in libraries has on copy cataloging and how are you coping?
• Copy catalogers and the next generation catalog. Training copy catalogers about searching for resources on a next generation catalog as compared to the traditional catalog. What do they need to know about yours?
• Core competencies for copy catalogers of the future.
•  Implications of  the Library of Congress Study of the North American MARC Records Marketplace.

Topics covered in recent meetings have included:

• Experiences and issues related to OCLC WorldCat Local.
• The PCC Provider-Neutral E-Monograph Record Standard.
• Integrating vendor copy cataloging into your library catalog

Tatiana Barr, Chair

Catalog Librarian/Copy Cataloging Team Leader

Yale University Library

Sterling Memorial Library

New Haven, Conn. 06408-8240

Tatiana.barr@yale.edu