>PRINCIPLES OF CONTROLLED VOCABULARY AND THESAURUS DESIGN - CALL FOR TRAINERS
>
>The Library of Congress and the Association for Library Collections &
>Technical Services (ALCTS) are seeking trainers for a new training initiative.
>
>BACKGROUND
>
>In November 2000, the Bicentennial Conference on Bibliographic Control for
>the New Millennium was held to bring together authorities in the
>cataloging and metadata communities to discuss outstanding issues
>involving improved discovery and access to Web resources. One resulting
>recommendation was the development of training and continuing education to
>improve bibliographic control of selected Web resources. The Cataloger's
>Learning Workshop (CLW) has been established as a clearinghouse portal for
>cataloging and metadata training. 'Principles of Controlled Vocabulary and
>Thesaurus Design' is one of five workshops being developed to support the
>goal of improving bibliographic control of Web resources. Information
>about CLW is available at: http://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/
>
>WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
>
>'Principles of Controlled Vocabuary and Thesaurus Design' is a two-day
>workshop intended to equip the cataloger with the fundamental concepts,
>rules and best practices in working with controlled vocabularies so that
>the cataloger may play a role in the use and development of specialized
>thesauri or controlled vocabularies for different projects. Topics covered
>include:
>
>* Introduction to controlled vocabulary and thesaurus design
>* Types of controlled vocabularies
>* Thesaurus planning and design
>* Thesaurus construction and development
>* Hierarchical structure and relationships
>* Thesaurus display and navigation
>* Thesaurus implementation and management
>
>A more detailed outline of the workshop is available at:
>http://www.library.cornell.edu/cts/alcts/Thesaurus_Course_Outline_Jan051.doc
>
>INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
>
>The objective of the Instructor Development Seminar (IDS) is to develop
>trainers to deliver 'Principles of Controlled Vocabuary and Thesaurus
>Design' in a classroom setting. This one-day seminar will prepare
>participants to deliver the course material and will outline the role of
>the trainer in the CLW organizational framework.
>
>The instructor seminar for this workshop will be held Thursday May 4th at
>the University of Denver. The first offering of the course is May 2nd &
>3rd and potential instructors are encouraged to attend this
>offering. More information about workshop registration is available at:
>http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ (Note: this training precedes the North
>American Serials Interest Group annual meeting).
>
>SUPPORT FROM HOME INSTITUTION
>
>The applicant must have the support of the home institution to
>participate. Travel expenses to attend the IDS are not reimbursed by CLW.
>When leading a workshop, instructors will receive travel expenses (and
>optionally an honorarium) from the sponsoring organization.
>
>REQUIREMENTS
>
>* Minimum two years experience working with a thesaurus (such as the
>Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors, UNESCO Thesaurus, Getty AAT, or Thesaurus
>of Graphic Materials)
>* Experience in the design, development, implementation or management of a
>thesaurus or controlled vocabulary
>* Familiarity with the ANSI/NISO Z39.19 thesaurus construction standard
>* Prior experience as a trainer in a classroom setting.
>
>APPLICATION PROCESS
>
>If you are interesested in becoming a trainer for this workshop, please
>complete the application below and return to Steve Shadle
>([log in to unmask]) by April 1, 2006. Applicants will be notified
>by April 7th of their acceptance at the seminar and will be provided with
>additional details at that time.
>
>Thank you for your interest in serving as a trainer. Questions about the
>workshop or the seminar can be directed to Steve Shadle.
>
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>APPLICATION: 'PRINCIPLES OF CONTROLLED VOCABULARY AND THESAURUS DESIGN'
>INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
>
>NAME:
>TITLE/POSITION:
>INSTITUTION:
>STREET ADDRESS:
>CITY/STATE/ZIP:
>PHONE:
>FAX:
>EMAIL:
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>PLEASE LIST QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN EACH OF THESE AREAS
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>* Experience with thesauri or controlled vocabularies
>
>* Experience in thesuaurus or controlled vocabulary design, development,
>implementation or management
>
>* Familiarity with the ANSI/NISO Z39.19 thesuaurus construction standard
>
>* Experience as a trainer in a classroom setting.
>
>SUPERVISOR'S INFORMATION (Required)
>
>NAME:
>TITLE/POSITION:
>INSTITUTION:
>STREET ADDRESS:
>CITY/STATE/ZIP:
>PHONE:
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>REFERENCE WHO CAN SPEAK TO YOUR TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (Required)
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>NAME:
>TITLE/POSITION:
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>REASONS FOR ATTENDING THE IDS (Please check all that apply)
>
>__ I wish to serve as a trainer for other institutions and catalogers
>__ I may offer this course in my own institution
>__ I am a trainer in my own institution
>__ My group or institution may sponsor a session of this workshop
>__ I am a trainer for other CLW courses
>__ I teach in a library school
>__ I want to learn more about this topic
>__ I plan to translate this course to another language: (please specify)
>__ Other reasons (please specify)
>
>ARE YOU PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE FIRST WORKSHOP OFFERING?
>__ Yes
>__ No
>
>________________________________
Marty Kurth
Head of Metadata Services
Cornell University Library
107D Olin Library
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-255-6112
FAX 607-255-6110
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