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Subject:        OCLC QC Tip of the Month / May 2011: Staying Current with
Cataloging Topics
Date:   Mon, 2 May 2011 12:46:22 -0400
From:   Goodson,Luanne <[log in to unmask]>
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[Cross-posted to multiple lists-- please excuse/ignore duplication]

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Staying Current with Cataloging Topics

OCLC provides numerous ways to assist users with current cataloging
topics and issues. "TALK" http://www.oclc.org/community/talk/default.htm
points to several venues with specific information and ways to sign-up
for the many email updates, discussion lists, RSS feeds, and blogs that
are available.

For instance, OCLC Abstracts provides a weekly summary of service news,
tips, event reminders, and more http://www.oclc.org/email/subscribe.htm.
Or, choose OCLC Cooperative eNews if you prefer to receive information
less frequently.

OCLC-CAT is a discussion forum especially for library staff using or
considering any OCLC cataloging and metadata service
https://www3.oclc.org/app/listserv/. Official notices are always
distributed on OCLC-CAT such as recent announcements about the latest
upgrade to Connexion, and the upcoming webinar about Genre Headings.
And, TECHBUL-L is the most convenient way to be notified of the latest
enhancements to MARC and how to apply them in Connexion.

There are also blogs located throughout the OCLC website. Check out the
OCLC Cooperative Blog: insights and information from OCLC staff on
topics that are fundamental to your cooperative
http://community.oclc.org/cooperative/. OCLC’s bloggers continually scan
the library landscape and beyond from a variety of viewpoints, looking
for news, ideas, and other information of potential interest to the
library community.

The Message of the Day is included in the greeting window when you logon
to Connexion. The message changes daily and can be accessed at anytime
under the View menu. Or search News, also located under the View menu.

Finally, be sure to check out the Recent Web sessions and recorded
presentations page located under the Expert Community area
http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/catalog/quality/expert/websessions.htm.
This listing is specific to the cataloging community and complements the
standard support tutorials http://www.oclc.org/support/training/connexion/

Please send any questions or concerns to: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Luanne Goodson

Consulting Database Specialist

OCLC Quality Control Section

6565 Kilgour Place MC 139

Dublin, Ohio, USA 43017-3395