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METADATA AND DIGITAL LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT - CALL FOR TRAINERS
The Library of Congress and the Association for Library Collections &
Technical Services (ALCTS) is 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 for cataloging and metadata
training. 'Metadata and Digital Library Development' is one of several
workshops 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
'Metadata and Digital Library Development' is a two-day workshop with the
goal of preparing attendees to serve as metadata specialists in digital
library projects. Topics covered include:
* Data and Functionality
* Metadata Conversion and Mapping
* Creating Data Workflows
* Digital Library Development Teams
A more detailed outline of the workshop is available at:
http://www.library.cornell.edu/cts/alcts/Course4Outline_v2.doc.
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
The objective of the Instructor Development Seminar (IDS) is to develop
trainers to deliver 'Metadata and Digital Library Development' 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 Wednesday July 19th in
Washington, DC at the Inter-American Development Bank. Instructors are
required to attend this seminar to be designated as CLW trainers for this
workshop.
The first offering of the workshop is July 17th & 18th (the two days prior to
the instructor seminar). Instructors are not required to attend the workshop
but a number of seats are reserved for those instructors who wish to attend
the workshop as paid registrants. Workshop registration is a separate
process from this instructor application. More information about workshop
registration is available at: http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/.
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
* Knowledge of current cataloging rules and standards as they apply to
digital objects.
* Minimum two years experience in creating/implementing non-MARC metadata
in support of digital library applications.
* Demonstrated experience in cross-functional digital-library
implementation teams.
* Current familiarity with a wide range of metadata-related standards,
syntaxes, models, and best practices.
* Prior experience as a trainer in a classroom setting.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in becoming a trainer for this workshop, please
complete the application below and return to Steve Shadle
([log in to unmask]) by June 20, 2006. Applicants will be notified by
June 21st of their acceptance at the seminar and will be provided with
additional details at that time. Applications submitted after June 20th
will also be considered.
Thank you for your interest in serving as a trainer. It is through the
combined efforts of many individuals and institutions that a community of
knowledgeable metadata librarians can be developed. Questions about the
workshop or the seminar can be directed to Steve Shadle.
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APPLICATION: 'METADATA STANDARDS AND APPLICATIONS' INSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT
SEMINAR
NAME:
TITLE/POSITION:
INSTITUTION:
STREET ADDRESS:
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PHONE:
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PLEASE LIST QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN EACH OF THESE AREAS
* Knowledge of digital object cataloging rules/standards
* Experience in creating/implementing digital library non-MARC metadata
* Experience serving on/contributions to a digital-library implementation team
* Familiarity with metadata-related standards, syntaxes, models and best
practices
* Experience as a trainer in a classroom setting.
SUPERVISOR'S INFORMATION (Required)
NAME:
TITLE/POSITION:
INSTITUTION:
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PHONE:
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REFERENCE WHO CAN SPEAK TO YOUR TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (Required)
NAME:
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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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