Catalog This System

Migration complete

2009-01-08T08:48:00.003-05:00

All
The Delaware Library Catalog is up and working again. Thanks for your patience. I loaded a set of Bib Records yesterday and they loaded fine. I also attached some Library Holdings. If you have any problems with cataloging, please contact us.
Thanks
Jane

New Years "Catalog" Resolutions

2008-12-30T14:51:00.002-05:00

So, for my New Years Catalog Resolution I've decided to take the time and work on cleaning up records. Starting with Serials - not Captain Crunch unfortunately. We, like many other libraries, only keep issues on the shelf for a certain period of time i.e. 6 months, 2 years, etc. So, by using Director Station and the System I'm going to make a point of cleaning up any records that need not stay in the System. This was an issue has been brought to the Cataloging Executive Committee on our last meeting and I thought I'd share it on the blog. If anyone has any questions feel free to contact myself or anyone on the Committee. Have a great New Year!

Data migration to new server

2008-12-19T08:21:00.002-05:00

On Mon-Tues, Jan 4-5, 2009, we will migrate our data to new servers. During these 2 days, no cataloging will be permitted. Circulation checkouts only will be done using OFFLINE mode. The Opac will be down for a few hours early Monday morning while the data is being extracted. We expect it to be back up by late morning for searching only. Patrons will not be able to place Holds during these 2 days. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Thanks Jane

Post test

2008-02-29T09:41:00.001-05:00

Just testing my ability to post to the blog

E Mail

2008-02-27T15:30:00.002-05:00

E mail for the publicl ibrary staff is back up. E-mail addresses have been changed. The new format for e-mail addresses is firtname.lastname@lib.de.us

Email lists are also working. The larger lists (DLA-L)have been converted to the 'Listserv' software. If you post to these lists, you will not receive a copy of your own posts.

The Catalogers list is a distribution list. You should receive a copy of your own post. If you are not on the list and desire to be on it or if you know of someone who should be on it, please let us know.

Thanks
Jane

Cataloging visits

2008-02-27T15:28:00.000-05:00

Cataloging Executive Committee
(was Manual Policy)
Report of findings from library visits

The Cataloging Committee visited all of the libraries in the Delaware Library Catalog system between May and August 2007. Here is a report on the findings.

1. Most libraries were using CatExpress to import records. There are a few that are full OCLC members.

2. Most libraries have dedicated workstations and equipment for cataloging. Some libraries need barcode readers or to upgrade their current readers.

3. The amount of staff and staff time dedicated to cataloging is limited in some libraries, especially the small libraries.

4. Most libraries were comfortable using basic Workflows functions and had the necessary components set up. Some libraries had their templates “tweaked” by the trainers for easier use.

5. Catalogers were interested in more training in cataloging rules and procedures and in using other cataloging components of Workflows, such as Directors Station and label printing.

6. Most libraries try to expedite the process from receiving orders to “on-the-shelf” mostly due to limited space for storing items.

7. Some libraries were concerned with brief title entries from circulation and were shown how to set up that wizard for the circulation staff.

8. The catalogers were very appreciative of the on-site visits and felt they were a benefit.

In general, the catalogers understand and can execute the cataloging process in Workflows. Their cataloging environments are not ideal, but adequate to meet their needs. The catalogers would like more training and could benefit from consistent, on-going professional development in the cataloging field. They are, however, comfortable with asking help when they need it and providing help to others when they can.

Leigh Ann DePope
1/28/2008

E mail for domain lib.de.us Update

2008-02-14T08:13:00.002-05:00

All
There are snags with the new e-mail system so there is still no e-mail or e-mail lists. Ben is working on it. Sorry for the delay.
Jane

Cataloging Manual revision

2008-02-06T08:17:00.000-05:00

The Cataloging Policy Committee is revising and adding additional sections to the Cataloging Manual. While the PL e-mail server is unavailable, please post any discussions to this blog.
Jane

Catalogers Feb 2008 meeting

2008-02-06T08:14:00.000-05:00

The next meeting of the Catalogers will be Thursday, Feb 28, 2008 9:30-noon at the Division of Libraries.

If there are any questions that you have in advance, please send them to me or post to this blog.
Thanks
Jane

E-mail changes reminder

2008-02-06T08:06:00.000-05:00

E-mail changes reminder
The e-mail addresses for the PL's will be changed this week as a result of the move to a new e-mail server. If you are on lists such as any Sirsi forums, public library lists, etc you should unsubscribe to them and next week you should subscribe with your new e-mail address.

Also please print out your address folders if you want them saved.

If you have important e-mail that you want saved do either of 2 things, export it to a floppy drive or your computer hard drive or second option- set up a free alternate e-mail account (ie hotmail, gmail, yahoo, etc) and forward important messages to your alternate e-mail account.

Remember when your e-mail is down, sirsi.support@lib.de.us will also be unavailable. Please phone or use either blog to communicate with DDL staff.

You should be able to post comments to this blog.
Thanks
Jane

Cataloges meeting agenda

2007-04-30T12:03:00.001-04:00

The agenda for the next meeting will be sent later.

Thanks
Jane

Jane Tupin
Administrative Librarian
DE Division of Libraries
43 S. DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901-7430
Voice: 302-739-4748 x151 Fax 302-739-6787
E-mail: jane.tupin@state.de.us

Next meeting

2007-04-30T11:51:00.000-04:00

The next meeting of the Catalogers will be Tuesday, May 15 beginning at
9:30 at the Division of Libraries. The meeting should end around 11:30.
Please let me know if you have questions.

Jane

Catalogers Update

2007-04-13T15:17:00.001-04:00

Several months ago the Catalogers Committee established the "Delaware Library Catalog -- Cataloging Manual Policy Committee" to rewrite the Cataloging Manual.

This Committee has completed the first edition of this Manual. In order to assist the catalogers in understanding their role in the Delaware Library Catalog, how to catalog and how to use this Manual, the members of the Cataloging Manual Policy Committee will be visiting each library to meet with all catalogers. The visits should last less than half a day.

The members of the Cataloging Manual Policy Committee will be contact the Catalogers in every library during the next few months to schedule a convenient time for the visit.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Jane

CatExpress Notes

2007-04-13T09:59:00.000-04:00

Couple things related to CatExpress.
Recently OCLC posted a note in their Welcome message that anyone using the Connexion Client should upgrade to the newest version. This does not pertain to libraries using the OCLC CatExpress or Connexion Browser.
Also after upgrading to IE 7, there seems to be a security issue with exporting/downloading OCLC Bibliographic records. You may need to download the file of bib records 2 times. The first time, you may get a file of HTML coding, the second time you've downloaded the file, you should get the MARC records. There is no additional charge for downloading bibliographic records multiple times in CatExpress.
Let me know if you have questions.
Thanks
Jane

Welcome to the Catalogers Blog

2007-04-10T13:31:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the "Catalog This System" Blog for the Catalogers of the Delaware Library Catalog.