ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group is calling for speakers for its
meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Seattle on Saturday, Jan. 20,
2007, from 1:30-3:30 pm. Presentation topics should be of current interest
to catalogers, cataloging managers and administrators.

Possible areas of discussion include but are not limited to:

* evolution, definition, and functions of the catalog and cataloging norms
* perceptions on cataloging quality of original and copy catalogers, public
services staff, and end-users
* emerging concepts of "next generation catalog"
* cataloging for "hybrid" and digital libraries
* cataloging record and its elements in different contexts
* RDA and FRBR
* bibliographic control of electronic and media resources
* authority control
* training of professional/paraprofessional staff

Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Additional
time will be allowed for questions and answers.

Please respond directly to Susan Matveyeva (susan.matveyeva@wichita.edu) and
not to the list.

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Jennifer Lang, MSLS
Co-Chair, ALCTS CCS CNDG
Electronic Resources Cataloger
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton NJ 08544-2098
609.258.5476