SERIALST folks:  I thought that some last-minute people might be
interested in this. -- Mitch

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 15:36:31 -0700
From: Mitch Turitz <turitz@mercury.sfsu.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list AUTOCAT <AUTOCAT@UBVM.cc.buffalo.edu>
Subject: Re: Serials cataloging

Linda:

There is an ALCTS SERIALS CATALOGING INSTITUTE Oct. 6-7 in San Francisco.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY!!!!(or when filled)

Please call the ALCTS OFFICE 800-545-2433 ext 5032 (Yvonne McLean) or
e-mail to: alcts.office@ala.org (or yvonne.mclean@ala.org)

Brochure partially reproduced below:

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
This institute seeks to put forward a clear understanding of the
creation, interpretation, content, format and uses of serials cataloging
records.  Using both lecture and hands-on formats, the faculty will help
participants:
   review cataloging rules and principles
   understand standards for the bibliographic control of serials
   garner insights into the opportunity for sharing and exchanging records
   explore the interrelationships of the serials catlaoging record with
other library functions
   consider uses of the serials cataloging record for patron access,
union listing, ILL, collection management and development

AUDIENCE
Beginning and experienced technical services, systems and public services
librarians, and library educators concerned with the creation and uses of
serials catlaoging records.

FACULTY
Crystal Graham (U. of Calif.-San Diego)
Maureen Landry (Library of Congress)
Kristin Lindlan (U. of Washington Libraries)
Jean Hirons (Library of Congress)
Rhonda Lawrence (ULCA Law Library)
Regina Reynolds (Library of Congress)

registration:
ALCTS Personal member $185
ALA Personal member   $230
Non-ALA Member        $275

-- Mitch

On Fri, 29 Sep 1995, Linda Weinberg wrote:

> I am in need of a good brushup on serials cataloging which I haven't
> done for a good many years. Any suggestions? Does anyone know of any
> upcoming workshops?
> Thanks!
>
> Linda
>
> Linda Weinberg
> Cataloger
> Adelphi University Libraries
> Garden City NY 11530
> 516-877-3526
> weinberg@adlibv.adelphi.edu
>

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  "Outsourcing is a desperate remedy for management failure,
    not the criticism of catalogers." -- Michael Gorman,
       "Crisis in Subject Cataloging and Retrieval"
          June 25, 1995, ALA Conference, Chicago