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We’re proud to announce that Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS), ALA’s premier journal dedicated exclusively to all aspects of collections, is now completely open access. Previously, the most recent six issues of LRTS were embargoed behind a login for subscribers and Core members, which has been removed. This change makes…Continue Reading
This issue of Library Resources & Technical Services (LRTS) includes: Editorial: Embracing an Open Future – “In anticipation of kicking off [2023] as a fully open access publication, we are happy to devote this editorial to a call for papers devoted to the impacts of open access on technical services…Continue Reading
Sponsored by the Core Publications Coordination CommitteeFebruary 6, 20233:00 PM CST 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…Continue Reading
The Core Preservation Standards and Practices Committee (PS&P) is pleased to announce the FY2022 Preservation Statistics Survey is now open! Due to the pandemic, this is the first time the survey has run since 2020 for FY2019. Your data contribution greatly impacts our understanding of preservation activities and trends across…Continue Reading
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 13. This esteemed award…Continue Reading
What’s Your Bibframe Data Look Like? – The Current State and Challenges of Bibframe Linked Data InteroperabilityThursday, January 19, 1:00 – 2:00pm CT As Bibframe is adopted across the library industry, the topic of interoperability is one that must be addressed so that metadata continues to serve the purpose it has…Continue Reading
Join us on January 12th, from 2:30 – 4:00pm CT, for an open house highlighting opportunities to get involved in Core’s activities. We’ll help direct you to the groups that best match your interests, answer questions about filling out the volunteer form, and connect you with our sections. Drop in…Continue Reading
This e-Forum was held on December 20-21, 2022. It was co-hosted by Will Stuivenga, Library Development Cooperative Projects Manager at the Washington State Library, and Lisa Sallee, Assistant Director, Ocean State Libraries (RI). Public Library eBook and eAudiobook collections are facing difficult circumstances due to the increasing use of restrictive…Continue Reading
https://sites.google.com/view/inclusivecataloging/call-for-proposals Please feel free to share with colleagues who may be interested. This edited volume, to be published by ALA Editions, will provide philosophical and practical considerations for inclusive/reparative cataloging projects. Chapters will touch on all aspects, including, but not limited to, the role of the library catalog in diversity,…Continue Reading
Join Core and OCLC for our first orientation to the new WMS Sandbox access available exclusively for Core members. This session will take place on Thursday, November 17, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm CT. The session will be recorded and shared with Core members afterward. OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS)…Continue Reading
