Python can be an invaluable tool for automating processes and saving time. Python is a programming language that can help automate workflows and metadata management processes. This straightforward introduction will help staff get started with Python, reviewing the basics of the language for writing simple scripts and using the PyMARC library to automate library-specific tasks.
Scheduled Dates
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August 11, 2026, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Registation closes Aug 7, 2026 8:30am CT |
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Learning objectives for this session may include:
- Learn how to install Python and related tools
- Understand basic Python syntax
- Understand PyMARC and its uses in libraries
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Session Duration
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Contact Hours
2
Instructor(s)
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Steven Pryor is the Director of Digital Initiatives for the University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) Libraries, supervising digitization work, digital publishing, institutional repositories, and other digital projects.