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NEWS

Professional Development Opportunities 

By Leslie Engelson

Metadata Design
Learn about data models, registry, and ontology associated with metadata design. Use of XML and RDF 
will also be explored.
February 4-March 1, 2019     
$175
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/105-metadata-design.php

EAD3: the Basics
Determine whether EAD is appropriate for a project, learn the structure and how to encode finding aid 
data, and display EAD in HTML using XSLT.
February 5-8, 2019
$280-$350
https://www.amigos.org/node/3587

Subject Analysis and Subject Representation
An in-depth course in which students will learn fundamental concepts and challenges of subject analysis, 
discuss access points and relationships, and examine user tasks for subject access as outlined in Library 
Reference Model (LRM).
March 4-29, 2019      
$175
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/188-subject-analysis.php

Introduction to Project Management
Define what a project is, what the five phases of Project Management are, and how to use them in a 
library project.
March 4-29, 2019      
$175
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/027-project-management.php

Defeating the Email Beast
Learn how to manage email volume, send emails that others want to read.
March 6, 2019      
FREE
https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/1466?gref=calendar

Leslie Engelson is Metadata Librarian at Murray State University. 

http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/105-metadata-design.php
https://www.amigos.org/node/3587
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/188-subject-analysis.php
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/027-project-management.php
https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/1466?gref=calendar


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JANUARY 2019: VOL. 27, NO 1 • THEOLOGY CATALOGING BULLETIN

RDA for Video Recordings
Topics covered include descriptive elements, choice of preferred source, access points, and relationship 
designators. 
March 6-7, 2019      
$140-$220
https://www.amigos.org/node/3244

Know & Go: IFLA-LRM: a New Conceptual Model
This session explains the Library Reference Model and discusses how it will change RDA.
March 25, 2019      
FREE-$35
https://www.amigos.org/node/3755

Library of Congress BIBFRAME Progress
This webinar will explore that challenges of mapping from MARC to BIBFRAME and back as well as 
discuss the areas of progress with the BIBFRAME initiative at the Library of Congress.
March 27, 2019      
$43-$129
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/032719

Beyond the Basics: Cataloging DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and Streaming Videos
Utilizing hands-on practice, learn the challenges associated with cataloging audiovisual materials. LCSH 
and LCGFT specific for audiovisual resources will also be explored.
April 1-26, 2019      
$175
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/135-AV-formats.php

Assessment in Technical Services
This webinar will explore methods and tools that can be used to assess quality control, efficiency, cost, 
and more in the technical services department.
April 3, 2019       
$43-$516
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/040319

Authority Control
Demystify authority control and explore the value it adds to library catalogs. Learn about cooperative 
authority control projects and evaluate what kinds of authority work is appropriate for different libraries' 
needs.
May 6-31, 2019      
$175
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/134-authority-control.php

https://www.amigos.org/node/3244
https://www.amigos.org/node/3755
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/032719
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/135-AV-formats.php
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/040319
http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/134-authority-control.php