Theology Cataloging Bulletin Vol. 24, No 3 • May 2016 3-1 Section 3 Section Three: News and Views (of the Members of the ATLA Technical Services Section) RICHARD LAMMERT NAMED NEW ATLA FUNNELS COORDINATOR Richard Lammert was named the Funnels Coordinator to replace Judy Knop, who is retiring at the end of June 2016. Currently the program consists of two funnels: NACO and CONSER. Richard will coordinate the overall program, communicate with the Library of Congress and take the lead for the NACO funnel. Michael Bradford will be the lead for the CONSER funnel. Adding a SACO funnel as well as a series component to the NACO funnel under consideration. If those programs develop, leads will be named to coordinate participation. NEW PARTICIPANTS ADDED TO THE NACO FUNNEL Interest in participating in the NACO funnel continues to grow. Recently, one new participant was added to the nine new members added in October 2015. The total number of participants in the NACO program now stands at 36, with 22 participants currently active and one awaiting training. During FY2015 (Oct. 1, 2014-Sept. 30, 2015), ATLA funnel members created 449 new name authority records, changed 683 existing authority records, authenticated 284 serial records, and upgraded 195 existing serial records to CONSER full status. Submitted by Judy Knop, Member Programs Librarian, NACO/CONSER Funnel Coordinator American Theological Library Association PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Ontologies and Linked Data Library Juice Academy Focus on SKOS, OWL, MADs/METS/MODS, and the Open Linked Data movement. Strategies for creating taxonomies and ontologies will be discussed. Hands-on ontologies creation will be facilitated with open source tools. June 6-July 1, 2016 $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/054-ontologies-linked.php We Can Do It, You Can Too! Metadata Automation For Everyone ALCTS Virtual Preconference Presentations include on workflows and automation tools to aid in metadata transformation, repurposing EAD or MARC, reconciliation through Open Refine, and clean-up of legacy data. June 7-8, 2016 $43-206 The SPARQL Fundamentals I - the Semantic Web In Action Library Juice Academy Understand how semantic data is used, accessed, and disseminated on the web. Study how semantic systems are implemented. Learn how to write SPARQL queries against RDF triplestores. July 4-29, 2016 $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/055-SPARQL.php Managing Your Workload: How to Prioritize American Management Assoc. Learn how to take control of your workload using practical tips and techniques such as evaluating tasks for validity, urgency, and importance. Identify delaying tactics and what gets in the way of productivity. Develop a proactive instead of reactive mindset. July 7, 2016 $149 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/105-metadata-design.php Theology Cataloging Bulletin Vol. 24, No 3 • May 2016 3-2 Section 3 Fundamentals of Cataloging ONLINE: RDA vs AACR2 for DVDs OhioNet Focus on the issues, fields, and elements to be considered when cataloging DVDs and streaming video resources. Understand how RDA impacts DVD cataloging. Discuss provider neutral standards. July 19, 2016 $65 https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=322 Beyond the Basics: Cataloging DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and Streaming Videos Library Juice Academy Learn the primary differences between RDA and AACR2; how to handle multiple production companies, distributors, and dates; and identify the preferred sources of information for audiovisual resources. August 1-26, 2016 $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/135-AV-formats.php Fundamentals of Cataloging ONLINE: RDA vs AACR2 For CDs OhioNet Learn how RDA impacts CD cataloging and streaming audio resources. Discuss provider-neutral standards for electronic resources. August 2, 2016 $65 https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=323 Introduction to Subject Headings ABLE Course A basic course in understanding the purposes of subject headings, their types and forms, and how subdivisions are used. A helpful introduction for staff who are knew to assigning subject headings. Anytime FREE http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/able/able6/player.html Submitted by Leslie Engelson, Metadata Librarian Waterfield Library, Murray State University SELECTED ARTICLES FROM CURRENT LIBRARY JOURNALS Adamich, Tom. "BIBFRAME, Libhub, and Linked Data Catalogs." Technicalities 36, no. 1 ( January 2016): 16-18. Bernstein, Steven. "MARC Reborn: Migrating MARC Fixed Field Metadata into the Variable Fields." Cataloging & Classification Quarterly 54, no. 1 ( January 2016): 23-38. Brown, Christopher C., and Erin Elzi. "Revisiting the Cataloging of Free Internet Resources at the University of Denver." Interlending & Document Supply 44, no. 1 ( January 2016): 31-36. Corbett, Lauren E. "Linked Data Advice Anyone? (Who Uses Google?)." Technicalities 36, no. 1 ( January 2016): 1-7. Davis, Jeehyun Yun. "Transforming Technical Services." Library Resources & Technical Services 60, no. 1 ( January 2016): 52-65. Johnson, Bruce, Derek Rodriguez, and Susane Ross. "Meeting User Needs With Cataloger`s Desktop, a Library of Congress Custom Search Application." Online Searcher 40, no. 2 (March 2016): 10-14. http://www.infotoday.com/ OnlineSearcher/Articles/Features/Meeting-User-Needs-With-Catalogers-Desktop-109493.shtml Laskowski, Mary S. "When Good Enough Is Not Good Enough: Resolving Cataloging Issues for High Density Storage." Cataloging & Classification Quarterly 54, no. 3 (April 2016): 147-158. Mitchell, Erick T. "Library Linked Data: Early Activity and Development." Library Technology Reports 52, no. 1 ( January 2016): 5-33. Perdue, Katherine. "Bringing our Internet Archive Collection Back Home: A Case Study from the University of Mary Washington." Code4lib Journal no. 31 ( January 28, 2016): 6. http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/11131