ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group invites speakers for its
meeting at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Philadelphia, Saturday,
January 12, 2008, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Presentation topics should be
of current interest to catalogers, cataloging managers and
administrators.

Possible topics include, but are not limited to: evolution, definition,
and functions of the catalog and cataloging norms; emerging concepts and
implementations of "next generation catalogs"; RDA; FRBR; cataloging in
hybrid and digital libraries; changes in basic cataloging work and
catalogers' responsibilities; changes in catalogers' workflows;
emerging perceptions of cataloging quality; how end users' expectations
and behaviors affect cataloging norms; metadata records and elements in
different contexts; and the impact of web norms on cataloging norms from
the perspectives of web developers and catalogers.

Presentations should be approximately 15-20 minutes in length. Time will
be allowed for questions and answers. Speakers are encouraged to lead
discussions.

   Please send abstracts of proposals to co-chairs:
   Tatiana Barr [Catalog Librarian, Catalog and Metadata Services, Yale
University Library.  E-mail: tatiana.barr@yale.edu] or
   Lihong Zhu [Head, Bibliographic Control Dept., Washington State
University Libraries.  E-mail: lzhu2@wsu.edu]
by Oct. 30, 2007.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Birdie MacLennan, Co-Vice-Chair
ALCTS CCS Cataloging Norms Discussion Group

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          Birdie MacLennan
          Bailey/Howe Library            E-mail:  bmaclenn@uvm.edu
          University of Vermont           AIM/IM:   birdieatbailey
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          Burlington, VT  05405, USA         Fax:   802-656-4038
      Library Associate Professor ; Coordinator, Serials & Cataloging
                 Interim Head, Collection Management Services