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Updated Workshops Authority Files Fundamentals with OCLC Connexion ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Authority control helps librarians build better catalogs by standardizing their terms. Consistent usage of names and subjects in the catalog makes it easier for library users to find needed materials. Cross references in the authority file help library users find the specific information needed. This workshop will include how to read the OCLC authority records, how to search the OCLC authority file and how to use the Control Headings command in OCLC Connexion to link name and subject headings in bibliographic records to authority records. Examples and exercises will be based on the OCLC Connexion browser interface. Learning Objectives Define terminology essential to understanding authority control in OCLC Connexion Search and utilize OCLC Connexion authority files Apply and utilize control headings command in OCLC Connexion Target Audience Cataloging staff with responsibility for copy or original cataloging Prerequisites Participants should have a basic knowledge of cataloging principles, MARC format, OCLC Connexion and searching skills. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Short homework assignments are required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of three 2-hour sessions. Basic Book Repair ~ FACE-TO-FACE This two-day course is designed to provide information and hands-on experience in basic book and paper repair for general (non-rare) library collections. Participants learn about treatment decisions, repair options, and supplies. They will practice a variety of repair techniques in the supervised, hands-on portions of the workshop. Topics and techniques covered include surface cleaning and paper repair, attaching loose pages, book structure, paperback reinforcement, endsheet replacement, enclosures, workflow, and selecting supplies and equipment. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Book MARC: MARC Format for Books ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description This online class offers an in-depth look at MARC fields (fixed and variable) and subfields used for cataloging books. It is designed for new library staff members and those with little previous experience with MARC who need to become more knowledgeable about using MARC. Discussions, examples and exercises will be based on OCLC-MARC, accessed through the Connexion cataloging interface. Learning Objectives Recognize a MARC record Distinguish the most popular tags and fields Apply correct code to a monograph bibliographic record Target Audience Technical services staff - catalogers, library technicians, copy-catalogers Prerequisites A basic understanding of MARC structure and terminology is preferred; MARC 101 is recommended. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion, and complete individual and cooperative assignments. Schedule This is a half-day course. Book MARC: MARC Format for Books ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description This online class offers an in-depth look at MARC fields (fixed and variable) and subfields used for cataloging books. It is designed for new library staff members and those with little previous experience with MARC who need to become more knowledgeable about using MARC. Discussions, examples and exercises will be based on OCLC-MARC, accessed through the Connexion cataloging interface. Learning Objectives Recognize a MARC record Distinguish the most popular tags and fields Apply correct code to a monograph bibliographic record Target Audience Technical services staff - catalogers, library technicians, copy-catalogers Prerequisites A basic understanding of MARC structure and terminology is preferred; MARC 101 is recommended. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Short homework assignments are required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. Copy Cataloging: A Guide for Beginners ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description What is Copy Cataloging and why are we doing it? This workshop prepares participants to begin copy cataloging by demonstrating how to interpret bibliographic records and match to items in hand. Topics include terminology, resources, and workflow. Hands-on exercises provide practice using new skills. The class utilizes OCLC Connexion and Library of Congress for matching records. The workshop concentrates on monograph records but the concepts for all formats are discussed. Learning Objectives Define copy cataloging including basic cataloging principles & terminology Identify job skills and work flow for copy cataloging Evaluate what fields should evoke a match Target Audience New library staff members or more experienced librarians who want a review Prerequisites A basic understanding of MARC terminology; MARC 101 is recommended. A basic understanding of OCLC Connexion is preferred but not required. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion, and complete individual and cooperative assignments. Schedule This is a full-day course. Digitizing Analog Audio Resources ~ FACE-TO-FACE Digital Audio is a well-established technology and analog audio playback capabilities are rapidly disappearing. How will libraries and archives with aging audio collections navigate this transition and preserve their sonic treasures? This one-day workshop outlines the challenges for libraries as they transfer their analog audio resources to newer digital technologies. Topics include: Analog audio carriers: their identification and characteristics Audio collection surveys Properties of analog and digital sound Equipment requirements for playback and digitization Audio digitization guidelines Files for archiving and access Metadata Working with audio vendors The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. MARC 101 ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description This half-day class offers an introduction to MARC format. It is a beginner level course and is intended for participants who are new to MARC. Topics covered include a brief history of MARC, organization and structure of a MARC record, definition of common MARC terminology, MARC formats and use of OCLC's Bibliographic Formats and Standards for help with understanding MARC code. Discussions, examples and exercises will focus on variable fields most common to books. Learning Objectives Recognize a MARC record Identify most popular tags and fields Define common MARC terminology Target Audience New library staff members Prerequisites Basic familiarity with library terminology Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion, and complete individual and cooperative assignments. Schedule This is a half-day course. MARC 101 ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description This online class offers an introduction to MARC format. It is a beginner level course and is intended for participants who are new to MARC. Topics covered include a brief history of MARC, organization and structure of a MARC record, definition of common MARC terminology, MARC formats and use of OCLC's Bibliographic Formats and Standards for help with understanding MARC code. Discussions, examples and exercises will focus on variable fields most common to books. Learning Objectives Recognize a MARC record Identify most popular tags and fields Define common MARC terminology Target Audience New library staff members Prerequisites Basic familiarity with library terminology Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will complete a short homework assignment after each session, participate in class discussion (both voice and text available), and contribute to cooperative assignments. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. OCLC Connexion Client 2.10 – Using the Client interface ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Come learn tricks and tools to increase your efficiency in cataloging by using the OCLC Connexion Client interface. The OCLC Connexion cataloging interface allows users to search the WorldCat database for bibliographic records, edit the records online, and export to their local systems. This online, hands-on class will introduce users to the OCLC Connexion client 2.10, a Windows software-based interface. The class will cover basic and special features of the client, including interface customization, searching, exporting, control headings, constant data and text strings. Note: This class will not include information on batch processing using Connexion or specifics on utilizing the Connexion authority file. Other Amigos courses cover these topics. Learning Objectives Search and utilize OCLC Connexion Client 2.10 Identify and/or apply controlled headings, string text, and constant data Edit an OCLC Bibliographic record Create an OCLC Bibliographic record Target Audience New library staff members or more experienced librarians who want a review Prerequisites Basic knowledge of cataloging principles and familiarity with MARC format for bibliographic records is recommended. OCLC Connexion Client 2.10 must be installed prior to the class (detailed instructions are sent to participants within one week prior to the class). Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Short homework assignments are required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of three 2-hour sessions. OCLC Connexion Client 2.10 – Using the Client interface ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description Come learn tricks and tools to increase your efficiency in cataloging by using the OCLC Connexion Client interface. The OCLC Connexion cataloging interface allows users to search the WorldCat database for bibliographic records, edit the records online, and export to their local systems. This hands-on class will introduce users to the OCLC Connexion client 2.10, a Windows software-based interface. The class will cover basic and special features of the client, including interface customization, searching, exporting, control headings, constant data and text strings. Note: This class will not include information on batch processing using Connexion or specifics on utilizing the Connexion authority file. Other Amigos courses cover these topics. Learning Objectives Search and utilize OCLC Connexion Client 2.10 Identify and/or apply controlled headings, string text, and constant data Edit an OCLC Bibliographic record Create an OCLC Bibliographic record Target Audience New library staff members or more experienced librarians who want a review Prerequisites Basic knowledge of cataloging principles and familiarity with MARC format for bibliographic records is recommended. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion, and complete individual and cooperative assignments. Schedule This is a full-day course. Saving Your Family Treasures ~ FACE-TO-FACE The popularity of TV shows such as Antiques Roadshow and Cash in the Attic as well as the growing ease of researching family and local history have led to a huge interest in saving history. Whether you are a librarian and have patrons asking questions about how to take care of their antiques or an individual interested in taking care of family heirlooms, this class can help you navigate the way to protect history. This class will cover: Deciding if an item is worth saving or repairing Proper storage issues What “inherent vice” means for your heirlooms Selecting supplies Where to find more information The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Serials (& other) Holdings: Creation and Care with OCLC Connexion ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Come explore the wacky world of local holdings creation and maintenance in OCLC Connexion Browser. Learn the difference between 853 and 863 fields. Find out why the 008 is so important. Creation of local holdings records allows libraries to specify what issues of a serial they actually own; keep yours up-to-date and your ILL group will love you forever. This hands-on workshop will employ features currently available in OCLC's Connexion browser interface for creating and maintaining local holdings records. Learning Objectives Define terminology essential to understanding serials maintenance in OCLC Connexion Edit local holdings records Create local holdings records. Target Audience New library staff members or more experienced librarians who want a review Prerequisites Familiar with MARC21 Format. A basic understanding of OCLC Connexion browser, specifically the ability to search. The ability to perform minor MARC record edits is preferred but not required. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements A short homework assignment is required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. STOP & Learn: CONTENTdm Update ~ LIVE ONLINE This update will focus on the changes you will see after the upgrade to version 4.3. This session will be conducted in our live online classroom. This course consists of one 90-minute session and is open to group registration. Attendees are assumed to have a basic knowledge of CONTENTdm. STOP & Learn: WorldCat Resource Sharing Updates ~ LIVE ONLINE Join us to learn the latest developments (and future plans) for OCLC’s WorldCat Resource Sharing service. This session will cover enhancements to the service since January 2006 such as auto-selection by local holdings data, auto-deflection based on local holdings records and policies directory, and other topics. This course consists of one 60-minute session and is open to group registration. Web Publishing: Principles of Site Design ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description What makes a good Web site? While there may be as many opinions as there are Webmasters, good design principles do apply. Through examination of existing sites, review of recognized Web style guidelines, practical usability techniques, and focused discussion, participants come to their own conclusions about what these principles are. Some questions addressed include: how is writing for the Web different from writing for print publications? Why do you get lost in some Web sites? What is the role of CSS (cascading style sheets)? Where do we draw the line between glitzy and boring? Bring your questions, your opinions, and your common sense. Learning Objectives Identify and provide an example of 4 basic principles of web site design Define "usability" and its significance to libraries Analyze and critique the basic design of 3 web sites Target Audience Everyone Prerequisites Attendees should have familiarity with Web browsers and the Internet. Basic HTML experience is preferred. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements No homework Schedule This is a full-day course. Web Publishing: The Basics ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Ready to create your own web page? Then sign up for this four-part class. Through a series of exercises, participants will create web pages using basic HTML tags. We will discuss the structure of HTML documents, focusing specifically on utilizing headings, paragraphs, breaks, lists, presentation elements, hypertext links, and simple graphics. Good web publishing practice is emphasized throughout the session. Learning Objectives Create a simple web page Define a basic set of HTML elements Insert a graphic into web page Link to web pages Identify 3 good web publishing practices Target Audience Everyone Prerequisites Attendees should have a good understanding of the World Wide Web, web browsers, and Internet. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements In addition to the daily class session, there will be approximately one hour of homework each day. This homework will consist of creating web pages with the elements discussed that day. This homework is required. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Attendees should have, on their local computer, at least one browser (2 browsers are preferred) and Windows Notepad or its equivalent. Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions.