Free CRCC Update Forum on Continuing Resources in September

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Thursday, September 29, 12:00-1:30pm CT Our Continuing Resources Cataloging Committee (CRCC) continues its longstanding, popular “Monday Update Forum,” previously held at ALA summer and midwinter meetings. This free, virtual forum is for catalogers and serialists to gather and share ideas and updates within the continuing resources community. We continue to…Continue Reading

Apply for a Free Fundamentals Online Course

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We’re now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between September 12, 2022, and December 17, 2022. One free seat per session is available to librarians and information professionals from developing countries. The deadline to apply…Continue Reading

Register Now for AvramCamp 2022

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Core is pleased to once again sponsor AvramCamp, an AdaCamp-inspired event that is named in honor of library innovator Henriette D. Avram. This half-day, online event allows women and non-binary technology workers a safe space to explore the common challenges they face, learn strategies for dealing with these obstacles, and discuss specific tools to…Continue Reading

Congratulations to Steve Kelley, Newly-elected 2023-24 Chair of Our Metadata & Collections Section

Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

Steve Kelley has been elected Chair-elect of the Core Metadata & Collections Section for 2022-23. He will become Chair of the Section in July 2023 and continue as Past Chair for one year starting July 2024. Kelley is the the Head of Continuing Resources and Database Management at the Z. Smith…Continue Reading

Peruse the Latest Issue of LRTS

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The April 2022 issue of Library Resources & Technical Services was published on July 8. This issue heralds the appointment of Michael Fernandez and Rachel Scott as the new editorial team for the journal. Michael is E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian at Yale University Library and Rachel is Associate Dean for Information…Continue Reading

Core Publications Coordination Committee Will Host Open House in August

Posted on July 7, 2022July 25, 2022

Are you interested in publishing? Would you like to learn about a variety of opportunities to publish, resources to help you get started with writing for publication, and tools that will make research and writing for publication better and easier? Please join the Core Publications Coordination Committee for a virtual…Continue Reading

June 2022 Issue of ITAL Now Available

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

The June 2022 issue of Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) was published on Monday, June 20. The end of June marks a transition in ITAL Editorial Board membership. Thanks to the following Board members who have ably served the journal for the past four years: Steve Bowers, Kevin Ford, Cinthya…Continue Reading

Core Metadata Standards Committee Seeks Feedback on Assessment Framework

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

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Our Metadata Standards Committee is developing a rubric to help information professionals evaluate metadata schemas in order to select one that would best fit the needs of a given project. A preliminary draft of the Metadata Schema Assessment Framework is ready for public review and feedback. The Committee identified several…Continue Reading

IIDA Announces Winners of the 2022 Library Interior Design Awards

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Core and The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Library Interior Design Awards. This biennial competition recognizes excellence in library interior design and promotes examples of extraordinary design reflected through innovative concepts in nine categories. “Libraries are one of the most challenging…Continue Reading

Vote in the 2022 Metadata & Collections Section Election!

Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

The Metadata & Collections Section election for chair-elect for 2022-23 is open to all members of the M&C Section through Sunday, July 10. Results will be announced on July 11. The Section Chair is elected to a 3-year term that begins in July 2022 and ends at the conclusion of the…Continue Reading

Core News

Free CRCC Update Forum on Continuing Resources in September

Apply for a Free Fundamentals Online Course

Register Now for AvramCamp 2022

Congratulations to Steve Kelley, Newly-elected 2023-24 Chair of Our Metadata & Collections Section

Peruse the Latest Issue of LRTS

Core Publications Coordination Committee Will Host Open House in August

June 2022 Issue of ITAL Now Available

Core Metadata Standards Committee Seeks Feedback on Assessment Framework

IIDA Announces Winners of the 2022 Library Interior Design Awards

Vote in the 2022 Metadata & Collections Section Election!

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