Posted on behalf of Backstage Works – although this is their core business I understand that this is not purely (if at all) a sales pitch.

Andrew Coburn

Chair CILIP Cataloguing & Indexing Group

Backstage Library Works (BSLW) presents Authority Control Thursday, October 4, 2007 CILIP, London

An introductory seminar for academic, special, school and public library staff interested in learning more about automated authority control: the standardization of headings in bibliographic records using programming and machine processes.  The presentation will include an overview of the BSLW authority control process; "before" and "after" examples of name, subject, and series headings; issues specific to authority work in the UK; and a Question/Answer session for individual discussion.

There is no charge for attendance.  Two sessions are available, either 9:00am-11:00am or 2:00pm-4:00pm.  Seating is limited, so please RSVP with Maritta Coppieters, BSLW International Sales Representative, via email ([log in to unmask]), fax (+1-801-356-8220), or telephone (+1-801-356-1852, ext. 227) to reserve space.

A reservation form is available at http://www.bslw.com/news.html

CILIP is located near the University of London at 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE; Tel: 020 7255 0500. Directions and a map to the CILIP offices can be found at http://www.cilip.org.uk/aboutcilip/contactus/map.htm