L2: Library Learning Events - PrairieCat - Monthly

PrairieCat Resource Sharing Committee

2013-05-01T05:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 1 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
A standing committee of the PrairieCat Administrative Council that works on resource sharing policies and procedures for PrairieCat

PrairieCat Administrative Council Meeting

2013-05-03T04:30:00-05:00

Friday, May 3 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
The regular meeting of the PrairieCat Administrative Council. This group is elected by the PrairieCat consortium to oversee the governance of the group and bring recommendations to the Delegates Assembly.

PrairieCat Innovative Implementation Team

2013-05-14T05:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 14 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
Team of 12 persons comprised of PrairieCat members and PrairieCat staff members charged with leading the Innovative migration.

PrairieCat OPAC Users Group Meeting

2013-05-15T08:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 15 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
The bi-monthly meeting of the PCat OPAC Users Group (standing committee). Any staff interested in OPAC issues from fully participating PCat members or new full members is welcome to attend. An agenda will be emailed before the meeting. This meeting will be held via AccuConference.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing

2013-05-16T04:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
New Lenox Public Library District
This is an open house forum. Come anytime between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please allow a couple of hours to complete the test. >>This test is for library staff associated with PrairieCat libraries only.<< The Statewide Cataloging Standards Committee (SCSC) was formed in 2000 and was charged with the responsibility of creating a cataloging standards http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/pdfs/catalog_standards.pdf document that would form the basis of improving the quality of cataloging in the consortial catalogs in Illinois. In support of these standards the SCSC has created the first level of testing, a barcoder certification test, which will help to identify the training needs of barcoders. To help prepare PrairieCat barcoders and catalogers for the Barcode Certification Test, a sample test is available at http://support.prairiecat.info/services/barcode-testing The Barcoder Certification Test has two parts, both of which must be passed at the same sitting of the Test. The first part is made up of matching, multiple choice and short answer questions on general terminology, http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf, basic MARC http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/ and searching. Passing the first part requires getting 14 of the 28 possible points. The second part is made of eight hands-on exercises where the barcoder is asked to follow PrairieCat cataloging policies and procedures in searching, matching and attaching a call number and copy/item record to the proper record, if applicable and reporting any problems with bibliographic records, or referring items to a copy or original cataloger. This portion of the Evaluation requires getting 50 of the 72 possible points. The Barcode Certification Test will be given regularly (monthly) at the RAILS Coal Valley, Rockford and Shorewood Service Centers. Check the PrairieCat L2 calendar for the next scheduled Barcode Testing day at http://www.librarylearning.info. Upon successful completion of the Test, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Barcode Level Test and a named login to the Innovative Interfaces Inc Sierra system(a/k/a Sierra). Additional resources to use in preparing: Cataloging Acronyms & Terminology - • Review Sheet http://support.prairiecat.info/system/files/Public/Barcode-Level%20Cataloging%20Certification/BarcodeTestAcronyms.pdf (pdf) • WebJunction IL Course http://il.webjunction.org/catalog Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers (LibraryU) Basic MARC - • Understanding MARC Bibliographic: http://www.loc.gov/marc/umb/ Machine-Readable Cataloging If you have any questions about the Statewide Cataloging Standards of the Certification tests, please contact John Slanicky 877-542-7257 x2716 or at john.slanicky@railslibraries.info.

EBSCO NoveList Select Webinar with Duncan Smith

2013-05-21T09:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 21 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room
WebEx Webinar
RAILS Webinar: NoveList Select Join Duncan Smith, Reader’s Advisory expert and NoveList creator for an engaging session about NoveList Select and the potential for catalog integration specifically for RAILS LLSAP member libraries. This event is also open to other interested RAILS members. Wonder what impact of NoveList Select is? In the age of reserves and remote patrons what can we do to make our catalogs robust tools full of rich information for readers? How do we reach out to the patron who is HOLD #817 and provide them with additional options? How do we make searching the catalog more like a Garden of Forking Paths – rather than a dead end? (And how do we keep patrons on our site rather than forcing them to leave and go elsewhere for information they want and need?) NoveList Select is a catalog enrichment service that incorporates expert reading recommendations for titles, series, and authors, as well as reader ratings and reviews. Additional optional enhancements include everything from professional reviews to author bios to summaries. Read more about NoveList Select Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Time: 2-3pm CST Participation information: Duncan Smith will be at the RAILS Burr Ridge service center to talk about EBSCO's NoveList Select. There are a few different ways that you and your colleagues may participate: If you cannot attend in person, you can your interested staff attend via webex from your library's conference room. You will also be able to use the chat function in the webinar to communicate and ask questions with Duncan and attendees. Another option is to attend by yourself at your own work station. Choose whatever works best for you and enjoy the presentation.

PrairieCat Innovative Implementation Team

2013-05-28T05:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ready Access Phone Conference - PrairieCat
Team of 12 persons comprised of PrairieCat members and PrairieCat staff members charged with leading the Innovative migration.

PrairieCat Circulation Users Group Meeting

2013-05-28T08:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Streaming Video
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
New Lenox Public Library District
Kankakee Public Library
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
Sycamore Public Library Meeting Room
The regular meeting of the PrairieCat Circulation Users Group (standing committee). Any staff interested in circulation issues from fully participating PrairieCat members or new full members is welcome to attend. An agenda will be emailed before the meeting. Contact John Slanicky or Judy Hutchinson with questions.

PrairieCat Sustainability Committee Meeting

2013-05-29T05:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 29 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Videoconference Room
Sycamore Public Library Meeting Room
LaSalle Public Library Meeting Room
New Lenox Public Library District
A regular meeting of the standing committee of PrairieCat charged with reviewing future operational options for PrairieCat.