L2: Library Learning Events - Cataloging

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-24T04:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 24 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Illinois State Museum Research and Collection Center
Designed specifically for the SHARE special libraries in the Springfield area. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-05-28T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 28 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

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

Tuesday, May 28 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Cataloging Problem-Solving Session (IHLS)

2013-05-29T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 29 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mascoutah Public Library
An interactive session for catalogers of all skill levels from any SHARE library to bring cataloging problems or questions.

SWAN OCLC Cataloging Libraries (RAILS)

2013-05-29T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 29 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RAILS Burr Ridge Conf Room A

SHARE Cataloging Problem-Solving Session (IHLS)

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

Thursday, May 30 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Marion Carnegie Library
An interactive session for catalogers of all skill levels from any SHARE library to bring cataloging problems or questions.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-01T04:00:00-05:00

Saturday, June 1 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Barcoding in Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-01T08:00:00-05:00

Saturday, June 1 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IHLS - Champaign - Training Room
SHARE Barcoders. Topics covered include: Searching and limiting – best searches for matching Briefly discuss match criteria and MARC Attaching barcodes Item Record sets and bulk change Deleting items

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-04T04:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 4 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

SHARE Serials for Polaris (IHLS)

2013-06-04T08:30:00-05:00

Tuesday, June 4 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
IHLS - Edwardsville - Gass Electronic Classroom
SHARE libraries wanting to enter serials in Polaris must have staff attend serials training. Topics will include: Basic Polaris commands used for serials Serial item templates Creating Serial Holding Records Using Publication Pattern Templates Serials Check-In PAC display of serials Options for claiming Clean-up of serial records transferred from legacy systems.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-06-10T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, June 10 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 <a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/libraries/cataloging_standards.html>http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/libraries/cataloging_standards.html</a> 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.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-07-19T04:00:00-05:00

Friday, July 19 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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.

RSA Back to School Workshop (RSA)

2013-07-24T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, July 24 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Travis Tyer Training Center
The Resource Sharing Alliance invites all RSA school librarians to attend the Back to School Workshop on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, beginning at 9:30 am and ending at 3:00 pm. This workshop will be held in-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane in East Peoria. Attendees may attend the whole workshop or a portion of it. Please register here on L2 if you plan to attend. A tentative agenda for the RSA Back to School Workshop is posted at http://alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/search/asset/3283. Please note agenda items are subject to change. A final agenda will be posted here, as well as on the RSA listserv, this summer. The purpose of the Back to School Workshop is to discuss RSA topics that are relevant to school libraries: circulation, cataloging, reports, system administration, special projects, OCLC, and more! Any school library staff member who would like a “refresher” on RSA operations is encouraged to attend this workshop. Please note RSA staff will not provide in-depth training during the RSA Back to School Workshop. In addition to the topics listed on the agenda, there will be time to network with fellow school librarians and ask questions of RSA staff. Workshop attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks and lunch provided by RSA. Feel free to bring your laptop that has WorkFlows installed on it. (Please note you must install the most up-to-date version of the WorkFlows software on your laptop PRIOR to the workshop. RSA staff will not be able to provide WorkFlows installation assistance on the day of the workshop). Print copies of the workshop packets will be available for those who attend this workshop. Continuing professional development units (CPDUs) will be available to those who would like to receive credit for their participation in the Back to School Workshop. Workshop attendees will complete the CPDU paperwork at the end of the workshop on July 24th. We hope you can join us for this year's Back to School Workshop!

RSA Database Committee Meeting (RSA)

2013-08-01T05:00:00-05:00

Thursday, August 1 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
Adobe Connect - RAILS LLSAP
Cataloging staff who work at Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) member libraries are invited to attend a Database Committee meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 10:00 am to noon. The agenda will be posted below once it is available. In addition to discussing the topics on the agenda, there will be time for you to network with cataloging staff from other libraries and ask questions of RSA staff. There are two options for you to attend the Database meeting: 1. In-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane. 2. Online via Adobe Connect. The Adobe Connect link for this meeting is http://webjunctionillinois.adobeconnect.com/rsa-db-aug13/ Those who attend the Database meeting at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center are invited to bring a sack lunch to enjoy with colleagues after the meeting. RSA will provide drinks and dessert. The Circulation Committee meeting will be held after lunch, beginning at 1:00pm. Cataloging staff are welcome to attend the Circulation meeting. Please be sure to register on L2 if you will attend the Circulation meeting.

On the Front Lines: The Ninth Statewide Library Practitioners Conference (ISL)

2013-08-05T05:00:00-05:00

Monday, August 5 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
University of Illinois Springfield Public Affairs Center
On the Front Lines is a three day conference delivering library education to front line practitioners of public, academic, school and special libraries. The purpose is to equip and enlighten front-line staff with training, exposure, the latest technology tools, and techniques that will enable them to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of their communities. On the Front Lines will be held August 5, 6, and 7, 2013 at the University of Illinois Springfield, Public Affairs Center in Springfield, Illinois. Keynote speakers and approximately 40 concurrent sessions address topics to help front line staff serve and engage their unique patrons and communities within the framework of our multi-type library system. As libraries face fundamental changes due to technology, publishing, and tight budgets, participants are expected to learn innovative and practical ideas to implement in their home libraries. In addition to feeding minds with topics ranging from value added customer service, best practices for using the latest technologies, accessing quality resources, staff development and more, registration includes a hearty lunch all three days of the conference as well as a hot breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Registration closes on Friday, July 22, 2013. See below for payment options. Scholarships opportunities will be available to help underwrite the cost of the registration fee and two nights hotel stay during the conference. See below for more information.

On the Front Lines: The Ninth Statewide Library Practitioners Conference (ISL)

2013-08-06T03:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, August 6 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
University of Illinois Springfield Public Affairs Center
On the Front Lines is a three day conference delivering library education to front line practitioners of public, academic, school and special libraries. The purpose is to equip and enlighten front-line staff with training, exposure, the latest technology tools, and techniques that will enable them to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of their communities. On the Front Lines will be held August 5, 6, and 7, 2013 at the University of Illinois Springfield, Public Affairs Center in Springfield, Illinois. Keynote speakers and approximately 40 concurrent sessions address topics to help front line staff serve and engage their unique patrons and communities within the framework of our multi-type library system. As libraries face fundamental changes due to technology, publishing, and tight budgets, participants are expected to learn innovative and practical ideas to implement in their home libraries. In addition to feeding minds with topics ranging from value added customer service, best practices for using the latest technologies, accessing quality resources, staff development and more, registration includes a hearty lunch all three days of the conference as well as a hot breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Registration closes on Friday, July 22, 2013. See below for payment options. Scholarships opportunities will be available to help underwrite the cost of the registration fee and two nights hotel stay during the conference. See below for more information.

On the Front Lines: The Ninth Statewide Library Practitioners Conference (ISL)

2013-08-07T03:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, August 7 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
University of Illinois Springfield Public Affairs Center
On the Front Lines is a three day conference delivering library education to front line practitioners of public, academic, school and special libraries. The purpose is to equip and enlighten front-line staff with training, exposure, the latest technology tools, and techniques that will enable them to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of their communities. On the Front Lines will be held August 5, 6, and 7, 2013 at the University of Illinois Springfield, Public Affairs Center in Springfield, Illinois. Keynote speakers and approximately 40 concurrent sessions address topics to help front line staff serve and engage their unique patrons and communities within the framework of our multi-type library system. As libraries face fundamental changes due to technology, publishing, and tight budgets, participants are expected to learn innovative and practical ideas to implement in their home libraries. In addition to feeding minds with topics ranging from value added customer service, best practices for using the latest technologies, accessing quality resources, staff development and more, registration includes a hearty lunch all three days of the conference as well as a hot breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Registration closes on Friday, July 22, 2013. See below for payment options. Scholarships opportunities will be available to help underwrite the cost of the registration fee and two nights hotel stay during the conference. See below for more information.

RSA Back to School Workshop (RSA)

2013-08-08T04:30:00-05:00

Thursday, August 8 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
RAILS East Peoria Travis Tyer Training Center
The Resource Sharing Alliance invites all RSA school librarians to attend the Back to School Workshop on Thursday, August 8, 2013, beginning at 9:30 am and ending at 3:00 pm. This workshop will be held in-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane in East Peoria. Attendees may attend the whole workshop or a portion of it. Please register here on L2 if you plan to attend. A tentative agenda for the RSA Back to School Workshop is posted at http://alsi.sdp.sirsi.net/client/search/asset/3283. Please note agenda items are subject to change. A final agenda will be posted here, as well as on the RSA listserv, this summer. The purpose of the Back to School Workshop is to discuss RSA topics that are relevant to school libraries: circulation, cataloging, reports, system administration, special projects, OCLC, and more! Any school library staff member who would like a “refresher” on RSA operations is encouraged to attend this workshop. Please note RSA staff will not provide in-depth training during the RSA Back to School Workshop. In addition to the topics listed on the agenda, there will be time to network with fellow school librarians and ask questions of RSA staff. Workshop attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks and lunch provided by RSA. Feel free to bring your laptop that has WorkFlows installed on it. (Please note you must install the most up-to-date version of the WorkFlows software on your laptop PRIOR to the workshop. RSA staff will not be able to provide WorkFlows installation assistance on the day of the workshop). Print copies of the workshop packets will be available for those who attend this workshop. Continuing professional development units (CPDUs) will be available to those who would like to receive credit for their participation in the Back to School Workshop. Workshop attendees will complete the CPDU paperwork at the end of the workshop on August 8th. We hope you can join us for this year's Back to School Workshop!

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-08-13T04:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, August 13 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-09-16T04:00:00-05:00

Monday, September 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-10-16T04:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, October 16 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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.

RSA Database Committee Meeting (RSA)

2013-11-07T04:00:00-06:00

Thursday, November 7 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAILS East Peoria Valerie J. Wilford/Videoconference Room
Adobe Connect - RAILS LLSAP
Cataloging staff who work at Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) member libraries are invited to attend a Database Committee meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 10:00 am to noon. The agenda will be posted below once it is available. In addition to discussing the topics on the agenda, there will be time for you to network with cataloging staff from other libraries and ask questions of RSA staff. There are two options for you to attend the Database meeting: 1. In-person at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center, 600 High Point Lane. 2. Online via Adobe Connect. The Adobe Connect link for this meeting is http://webjunctionillinois.adobeconnect.com/rsa-db-nov13/ Those who attend the Database meeting at the RAILS East Peoria Service Center are invited to bring a sack lunch to enjoy with colleagues after the meeting. RSA will provide drinks and dessert. The Circulation Committee meeting will be held after lunch, beginning at 1:00pm. Cataloging staff are welcome to attend the Circulation meeting. Please be sure to register on L2 if you will attend the Circulation meeting.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-11-12T03:00:00-06:00

Tuesday, November 12 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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.

PrairieCat Barcode Level Testing (PCAT)

2013-12-09T03:00:00-06:00

Monday, December 9 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
RAILS Coal Valley Training Room
RAILS Rockford Videoconference Room
RAILS Bolingbrook Training Room
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.