Tag Archives: library 2.0
Commonplace.net blog
While not new, Commonplace.net is a new blog to me. The author, Lukas Koster, is Head of the Library Systems Department of the Library of the University of Amsterdam. If you’re interested in Library 2.0 as it applies to library … Continue reading
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Using our in-house Wiki to keep cataloguers aware of subject heading changes
We recently received our hard copy of the Cataloging Service Bulletin from the Library of Congress. Our usual practice is to circulate this bulletin among all of the cataloguers so that they can make changes or add new subject headings … Continue reading
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Wikis and Cataloguers: Success for the First Step
Our new wiki was installed in the beginning of December. I was both nervous and excited. This is the first “big” project that could have a huge impact not only in the cataloguing department, but also throughout the rest of … Continue reading
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A Wiki in our cataloguing department
You won’t find any Star Wars characters in our department, but you will soon find a Wiki. When you enter your cataloguing department every day, you bring with you information that cannot be found in AACR2 or MARC. In addition … Continue reading
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