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Submit a Nomination for the Margaret Mann Citation for Cataloging and Classification

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Applications are open for the Core/OCLC Margaret Mann Citation, which recognizes outstanding professional achievement in cataloging or classification either through publication of significant professional literature, participation in professional cataloging associations, or valuable contributions to practice in individual libraries. The deadline to apply or nominate someone is Monday, February 14. This esteemed award…Continue Reading

Register Now for the Core Symposium on the Future of Library Binding

Core Symposium on the Future of Library Binding

Registration is now open for the Core Symposium on the Future of Library Binding, which will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, January 26, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT. Hosted by the Core Preservation Administration Interest Group and Core Preservation Standards & Practices Committee, this free event will feature updates from the…Continue Reading

Marisha C. Kelly Selected as New ITAL Assistant Editor

Marisha C. Kelly, ITAL Assistant Editor

The Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) journal has chosen Marisha C. Kelly, MLIS as its new assistant editor. As the Reference and Instruction Librarian at Northcentral University, Kelly plans, develops, integrates, implements and maintains digital systems and services; creates online modules; and facilitates workshops to support learning and information literacy. After receiving…Continue Reading

Learn Best Practices for Academic Interviews with New Core Report

Core Best Practices for Academic Interviews

The library profession has seen radical change in people’s thinking about all aspects of work and life, due in part to the sudden and prolonged shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing calls for social justice and antiracism in our services and practices. While many manuals for…Continue Reading

Core Publishing’s Latest Publication Delves into Grey Literature

Managing Grey Literature

An important resource for scholarly research, grey literature is relevant to every discipline. It’s also often more current than commercial publications. Unfortunately, though it provides a richness of content, this type of scholarly resource is often overlooked when conducting research. “Managing Grey Literature: Technical Services Perspectives,” published by ALA Editions…Continue Reading

Discover How to Craft an Oral History Project with February’s Core Classroom

Oral History

Storytelling is an important way to preserve the history of a community and/or culture. The human voice can convey so much more than the written word, so oral histories are a good way to preserve a community, family, or history of an important event. People have differing views about events…Continue Reading

Discover How to Enhance Your Library’s Collection with Zines

Their homegrown and esoteric aesthetic make zines important cultural and historical objects. Including them in library collections is a perfect way to amplify underrepresented voices. But the road from acquisition to cataloging these underground, self-published, and often fragile items can be difficult. “Zines in Libraries: Selecting, Purchasing, and Processing,” published…Continue Reading

Save the Date: Core Symposium on the Future of Library Binding

Next month we’ll post details about the Core Symposium on the Future of Library Binding, which will take place via Zoom on January 26th, from 12:00-4:00pm CT. Hosted by the Core Preservation Administration Interest Group and Core Preservation Standards & Practices Committee, this free event will feature updates from the…Continue Reading