Upcoming ALCTS Cataloging & Acquisitions Workshops Steve Shadle 18 Aug 2004 20:43 UTC
The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association, is pleased to announce our upcoming educational offerings. ALCTS Education events provide excellent learning opportunities as well as an opportunity to share information and experiences with colleagues. Please join us at any of the following events. Further details and registration information may be found at <http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events. Online registration is now available! Upcoming events include: Rules and Tools for Cataloging Internet Resources September 13 - 14, 2004 in Chicago, IL November 2004 in Baltimore, MD Effective Subject Cataloging Using LCSH October 18 - 19, 2004 in Richmond, VA November 2004 in Chicago, IL Fundamentals of Acquisitions Web Course A four-week Web-based course September 13 - October 8, 2004 October 25 - November 19, 2004 Please forward to anyone who may benefit. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Rules and Tools for Cataloging Internet Resources September 13 - 14, 2004 in Chicago, IL November in Baltimore, MD Part of the "Cataloging for the 21st Century" series, this two-day workshop is designed for practicing catalogers with a working knowledge of MARC and AACR2 from all types of libraries. It will provide instruction and exercises in various aspects of MARC/AACR2 cataloging of electronic resources, including: · Cataloging electronic monographs. · Cataloging electronic serials. · Multiple versions and aggregators. · Cataloging electronic integrating resources (Web sites & databases). · Updating integrating resource records for changes. · Machine-assisted generation of cataloging. The "Cataloging for the 21st Century" continuing education series offers practicing catalogers instruction in bibliographic control practices that will help them continue to play a significant role in shaping library services in the emerging digital information environment. Instructors: Steve Shadle, Serials Cataloger, University of Washington Libraries and Steven J. Miller, Head, Monographs Department, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Libraries. Registration fees start at $319 for ALCTS members, $159 for students. Please go to <http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events for more information or to register. Online registration is now available! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Effective Subject Cataloging Using LCSH October 18 - 19, 2004 in Richmond, VA November 2004 in Chicago, IL This two-day workshop presents the full subject analysis training program developed by the ALCTS Subject Analysis Committee subcommittees and the PCC Standing Committee on Training. It is designed to benefit catalogers at all levels and individuals involved in the education and training of catalogers. Sessions include: · Basic subject analysis principles and tools and provide training in the application of Library of Congress subject headings and subdivisions · MARC coding and subject authorities · SACO · Overview analyzing select specialized subject areas and formats Instructors: Steven Arakawa, Yale University Libraries and John Mitchell, Library of Congress. Registration fees start at $319 for ALCTS members, $159 for students. Please go to <http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events for more information or to register. Online registration is now available! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Fundamentals of Acquisitions Web Course A four-week Web-based course September 13 - October 15, 2004 October 25 - November 30, 2004 The Fundamentals of Acquisitions focuses on what you need to know about the basics of acquiring monographs and serials: goals and methods; financial management of materials budgets; and relationships among acquisitions librarians, library booksellers, subscription agents, and publishers. This course is tailored for librarians and paraprofessionals new to the acquisitions field. It is a fundamentals course and thus, the topics are introductory in nature. Class segments are geared to cover issues of interest to staff in all types of libraries. Participants will receive a broad overview of the operations involved in acquiring materials after the selection decision is made. Basic Course Components: Goals of Acquisitions Services; Methods and Basic; Functions of Acquisitions; Ethics; and, Budget/Finance and Accounting. Contact Hours: 8 hours Registration fees are $99 for ALCTS members and $119 for non-members. Please go to <http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>www.ala.org/alcts/events for more information or to register. Online registration is now available!