Preconferences from ALCTS

Exciting preconferences are coming your way during this year's American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference from ALCTS. Join your colleagues online or at conference for these events that meet a range of needs. 

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Virtual Preconference

Planning for the Evolving Role of Metadata Services
June 2–4, 2015. Three 90 minute sessions over three days

Tuesday: Metadata Services for Research Data Management
Wednesday: Assessing Metadata Staffing and Workflows
Thursday: Techniques and Technologies for Developing Local Controlled Vocabularies | more

Registration Fees (series of 3 sessions)
    $109 for ALCTS members
    $149 for nonmembers
    $ 50 for retired members and student members

Single session registration is also available. See Web site for more information.

In-Person Preconferences

Coding for Efficiencies in Cataloging and Metadata: Practical Applications of XML, XSLT, XQuery, and PyMarc for Library Data
Thursday, June 25, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. event code: ALC2

This full-day workshop provides concrete examples and hands-on exercises
for practical applications of coding with library data. | more

Cataloging Special Formats for the Child in All of Us
Thursday, June 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. event code: ALC4 

This preconference workshop will provide practical information on the descriptive cataloging of children's materials, using RDA and MARC21. Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises which will include using tools and documentation in support of cataloging with RDA. | more

Challenges with Managing Streaming Media and Other Digital Content for Academic Libraries
Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. event code: ALC1 

Providing streaming media services is a challenge for academic libraries. This workshop will address new issues and trends in the acquisition, management, and licensing for streaming media and other digital distribution conduits. | more

Beyond the Looking Glass. Real World Linked Data: What Does It Take to Make It Work?
Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. event code: ALC3 

Discussions on linked data often focus on the technology alone. What beyond technology is required for success? | more

Video Demystified: Cataloging with Best Practical Guides
Friday, June 26, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. event code: ALC5 

This workshop will provide an overview of cataloging video recordings using Resource Description and Access (RDA), MARC21, and the newly issued Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) best practices cataloging guides for DVD/Blu-ray discs and streaming media. | more

Registration Fees
Register through the ALA Annual Conference website.

The price of each full-day preconference is:
    $219 for ALCTS members^* 
    $269 for ALA members
    $ 99 for retired members and student members
    $319 for nonmembers
^*(ALCTS members: remember to use code ALCTS2015 to receive the discounted price.)