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April 2010 | Vol. 1, No. 6 | ISSN: 2152- 8993
Tim Rogers
Executive
Director of
NCLIVE,
North Carolina
State University;
Member, OCLC
Web- scale
Management
Advisory Council
Expanding our collaborative
vision— Web- scale
Management Services
As OCLC gets close to launching the first module of
its cooperative Web- scale management services,
we asked Tim Rogers to reflect on his involvement
in the development:
In North Carolina, we’ve done a pretty good job with
our online resources in terms of identifying and
licensing shared content for over 200 academic and
public libraries. But what we haven’t achieved is the
creation of a shared online catalog— at least not yet.
As Executive Director of NCLIVE, my job is to make
more content more usable for more people across
the state. I joined OCLC’s Web- scale Management
Service Advisory Council because I saw Web scale
as the ideal platform for developing a fully integrated
discovery and information experience— not only for
our libraries here in North Carolina, but for others I
knew were facing similar challenges.
Because the members of the Advisory Council all
represent very different entities, we have been able
to contribute unique perspectives, needs and ideas
— and OCLC has listened and they have heard us.
From community colleges and academic libraries to
public libraries, OCLC has sculpted something that
meets the challenges faced by all types of libraries.
What is really exciting about Web- scale
Management is that it takes a problem that OCLC
and its members solved 40 years ago with the
introduction of online cataloging, and it builds on all
of those best principles and practices. Leveraging
the latest technologies to form new solutions that will
serve libraries well into the future, Web- scale
Management continues the momentum of the work
of the OCLC membership in a truly collaborative
way.
— Tim
Editor’s note: OCLC would like to thank all of the
members of the Web- scale Management Advisory
In this issue:
Budget cuts can breed
innovation and sharpen
focus
How libraries stack up:
2010; WebJunction’s
Competencies for Libraries;
new OCLC Research
reports
Draft document, “ WorldCat
Rights and Responsibilities
for the OCLC Cooperative,”
available for review and
feedback
iPhone users can now
download pic2shop to
search items in WorldCat
Online symposium on the
future of mobile technology
presented by Library
Journal and OCLC— May 20
Americas Regional Council
Member- to- Member social
networking site
Digital Programs Web
pages are now live!
OCLC and American
Theological Library
Association announce
partnership
Support and Training
updates
members of the Web- scale Management Advisory
Council, who have worked faithfully for the past six
months, offering candid feedback and guiding the
product development of this groundbreaking
service.
Reason # 11: Help build the first Web- scale,
cooperative library management services.
OCLC Web- scale Management Services will move crucial library
services and associated data to the network— sometimes called
“ the cloud”— freeing library systems and staff from time-consuming
maintenance and repetitive tasks. You will better
connect the content, technology and expertise of your library to
other member libraries worldwide.
View all 25 Reasons to Choose WorldCat ››
Feature Story
Budget cuts can breed innovation and sharpen focus
By Rick Anderson, Associate Director for Scholarly Resources and Collections at the University of
Utah's Marriott Library
Budget cuts, if they’re deep enough, force us to reexamine everything— they tend to
bring the difference between “ nice” and “ essential” into sharper relief, and make
possible changes that might always have always been desirable, but weren’t
politically feasible when we could afford to avoid them.
In other words, budget cuts help us recognize and eliminate waste. As a profession,
we don’t like admitting that there’s waste in libraries; it implies that some of our
processes and even some of our acquisitions don’t matter. We don’t want library
employees to feel that their work is unnecessary, nor can we ever say with perfect certainty that a
low- use resource won’t be important to someone someday. But the reality is that we can’t afford to
buy every book that might someday be essential to someone’s research, nor can we put every data
element in a catalog record that might possibly lead someone to that book, nor can we staff a
reference desk in every place and at every moment that someone might need help. At some point we
have to choose not to acquire certain things and not to perform certain tasks.
At my library, we’ve undertaken three initiatives in particular that we hope
will both minimize waste and preserve excellent service:
Outsourcing almost all of our traditional, MARC- based cataloging
and physical processing;
Buying fewer books on a speculative basis and moving firmly
toward patron- driven acquisition;
Making eBooks our default format.
We’ve accomplished the first initiative in two ways: by receiving most of
the books from our primary vendor shelf- ready, and by arranging for the
remainder ( along with most books from our secondary vendors) to be sent
The Marriott Library,
University of Utah
remainder ( along with most books from our secondary vendors) to be sent
directly to OCLC for cataloging and processing, after which the books are
sent to us. Because OCLC is providing MARC cataloging through the Contract Cataloging service, as
well as physical processing ( spine labels, property stamps, barcodes, security strips, etc.), we have
been able to begin training our catalogers in the description and processing of unique digital materials,
which our library owns in profusion— most of them unprocessed.
Drastic cuts to the book budget made more careful book selection necessary as well, and setting up
patron- driven acquisition ( PDA) programs with vendors like NetLibrary allows us to link acquisition
directly to patron use. And while eBooks aren’t the perfect format for every kind of use, they offer so
many advantages to researchers ( portability, remote access, around- the- clock access, full- text
searchability) that they make clear sense as a first choice in most cases.
Read the entire article ››
News and Events
“ How libraries stack up: 2010”; WebJunction’s Competencies for
Libraries ; and new OCLC Research reports now available
A one- page summary that illustrates how libraries delivers value to
the community you serve, “ How libraries stack up: 2010” ( right), is
now available. Put these statistics in front of your board, local
government and other constituents to communicate the economic,
social and cultural impact of libraries in the United States, including
the role libraries play providing assistance to job- seekers and
support for small businesses.
In 2008, WebJunction received support from the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation to develop a set of competencies for those
managing public access computing in their libraries. As a follow- up
to this work, we developed a full Competencies Index for the Library
Field , which outlines the full spectrum of library practice. The Index
was published in 2009, and since July 2009, we’ve been using this
index to help us identify the topics library staff most need to develop
new skills or support around. WebJunction’s Competencies for
Libraries outlines recent research we’ve completed in this area.
OCLC Research works with the community to collaboratively identify problems and opportunities,
prototype and test solutions and share findings through publications, presentations and professional
interactions. This year alone, OCLC Research has published nine new pieces on a variety of topics,
including:
Over, Under, Around, and Through: Getting Around Barriers to EAD Implementation
Mapping ONIX to MARC ( report and crosswalk produced by OCLC Research)
Research Assessment and the Role of the Library
Research Libraries, Risk and Systemic Change
“ Capture and Release”: Digital Cameras in the Reading Room
�� Classify: A FRBR- based Research Prototype for Applying Classification Numbers”
Museum Data Exchange: Learning How to Share
Implications of MARC Tag Usage on Library Metadata Practices
In addition, OCLC Research Scientist Brian Lavoie co- chaired the Blue Ribbon Task Force on
Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access, which published its final report:
Sustainable Economics for a Digital Planet: Ensuring Long- term Access to Digital Information
Barbara Gubbin Jennifer Younger
View all publications from OCLC Research ››
Draft document, “ WorldCat Rights and Responsibilities for the OCLC
Cooperative,” available for review and feedback
From the Co- Chairs:
Barbara Gubbin, Director, Jacksonville Public Library, USA
Jennifer Younger, President- Elect, OCLC Global Council and Edward
H. Arnold Director of Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame,
USA
The OCLC Record Use Policy Council members have been
working for the past few months to develop the next generation
of a WorldCat use policy. The draft document, “ WorldCat Rights
and Responsibilities for the OCLC Cooperative,” is now open for
community review.
We intend for this document to help inform the decision- making process for member library leaders
as they seek to innovate around the shared resource that is WorldCat. We have sought to encourage
the widespread use of WorldCat data while also supporting the viability and utility of WorldCat and the
OCLC network of services.
The draft policy is not final. Between now and the end of May, we very much want your feedback. We
hope you will take the time to review the draft policy carefully, and let us know your thoughts. You
can post comments to the community forum, send an e- mail with your thoughts to
recorduse@ oclc. org, or register to attend a webinar where you can ask questions and submit
feedback to members of the Record Use Policy Council. We will continue to add content to the
accompanying FAQ as we get more questions from the community review process. We plan to send a
revised version of the draft policy to the OCLC Board of Trustees at the end of May for final review
and approval. We anticipate that a final document will be published mid- calendar year 2010.
iPhone users can now download the free
pic2shop application to scan book barcodes
and find local libraries that own items through
WorldCat
The pic2shop app is one of the original mobile apps designed for
consumers who like to comparison shop. Users scan book barcodes
with their iPhones, and can compare costs to get the books at various
retailers or now a local library. The app uses the WorldCat Search
API and WorldCat Registry APIs to deliver results for libraries nearby
that hold the item in WorldCat, the world’s largest library catalogue.
Location and mapping information is also available.
Read the news release ››
Watch a YouTube video that shows a potential user
experience using pic2shop, created by pic2shop’s consumer
marketing agency Appency
Download the app from the iTunes App store
Library Journal and OCLC to present new
online symposium on mobile technology
The future of information services and mobile technology is tightly intertwined. That’s why OCLC and
Library Journal have come together to present a free online symposium on the future of mobile on
Thursday, May 20 from 1: 00 – 4: 00 p. m. ( ET).
How will better connection speeds affect services and functions? What will the rise of the smartphone
mean to personal computing? How will upcoming mobile trends impact your library, your users and
our culture?
Join our panel of mobile industry experts and librarians and find out. There’s no travel, no cost. Just
insight.
Register today for the online symposium on mobile technology, Thursday, May 20, 2010.
1: 00 – 4: 00 pm ( ET) ››
Connect with members throughout the Americas on our
Member- to- Member site
With several new groups underway, the Member- to- Member site is a forum for all Americas Regional
Council members. We invite you to post your questions about ARC, and join conversations with
members throughout the Americas about:
Cataloging Standards
Emerging Technologies/ Cloud Computing
ARC Executive Committee
Shared Collection Development
Reference and Social Networking
Resource Sharing
América Latina
Open Source/ Open Access Interest Group
Join the ARC Member- to- Member site today ››
Digital Programs Web pages are now live!
OCLC Digital Programs offer a variety of services to help you
develop and manage your digital program, including consulting
services, training and professional development through our
presentation and sponsorship of special events and programs.
Our goal is to enable you to demonstrate success quickly with
a high- quality digital program that fulfills the vision of your
library, archives or other cultural heritage organization.
View the new Digital Programs Web pages now ››
View presentations from PLA
Thanks to everyone who attended our sessions
at PLA! Our video recording from Roving
Roundtables: Resource Sharing Done Right is
now available online— plus, we will soon have
several more sessions available for you to view,
download and print.
View our PLA presentations online ››
Register now for the Western
CONTENTdm Users Group
Meeting
June 3– 4, 2010
This event is scheduled for June 3– 4, 2010,
at the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott
Library. A preconference will take place on
June 2, with sessions on OCLC’s Digital
Collection Gateway, Preservation of Digital
Objects, and hands- on basic training on
CONTENTdm.
Register for the Western CONTENTdm
Users Group Meeting ››
Coming up— Conferences and events
Join OCLC and our Partners at these upcoming conferences and events throughout the next few
months:
Kentucky LA and Special Sections SLA Joint Spring Conference – April 28– 30, 2010
Utah Library Association – May 12– 14, 2010
ACRL New England – May 14, 2010
Colorado Academic Library Consortium – May 20– 21, 2010
Medical Library Association – May 21– 26, 2010
Association of Christian Librarians – June 9, 2010
Special Library Association – June 13– 16, 2010
ATLA American Theological Association – June 17– 18, 2010
View all upcoming conferences and events ››
Visit our Presentation Center to view past presentation slides and video recordings ››
Support and Training
New dedicated phone line and e- mail to assist you with your
questions about your subscription renewals
We are happy to announce that for the second consecutive year, we
are not increasing pricing on subscriptions to core services. Many of
you have received this good news by mail, along with your FY2011
renewal pricing information. We have created a new phone line and e-mail
address, both dedicated to helping members with any questions
you might have regarding this information.
Please contact our team of consultative librarian specialists to discuss
any questions you might have regarding your renewal information:
oclcrenewals@ oclc. org
1- 877- 747- 4819
Monthly Member Q& A: Bibliographic Record Notification
This month, our Member Services team members report that information on Bibliographic Record
Notification, a. k. a. BibNote, is one of the most popular topics that they are discussing with OCLC
members coast- to- coast.
Question: What is Bibliographic Record Notification and how does it work?
Bibliographic Record Notification delivers updated MARC records electronically to your library. You
choose the record profile options that you want and your records are updated based on these options.
Best of all, this service is included in your cataloging subscription pricing. This service works with
WorldCat Local, WorldCat Cataloging Partners, CatExpress and Contract Cataloging.
Read more about Bibliographic Record Notification ››
Complete this form to receive this service ››
Three digitization courses to
improve your core skills
Digital Image Quality Webinar
Designed for those who will be managing a digital
program, the course provides a basic understanding
of the technical issues relating to image quality.
Included in the training is information on image
capture, current digitization standards, file formats and
the effects of compression, and establishing
benchmarks and quality review processes for digital
projects.
Thursday, May 6, 2010, from 10: 00 a. m. –
12: 00 noon ( ET)
Introduction to Developing and Managing Digital
Programs
This webinar session covers basic- level digital project
planning, process development and implementation
strategies. For libraries, archives, museums and
heritage organizations.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, from 10: 00 a. m. –
12: 00 noon ( ET)
OCLC’s Training Portal
showcases coast- to- coast
training on many important
topics
OCLC's Training Portal allows you to
view and register for courses on many
topics available from all of our Training
Partners. From cataloging and resource
sharing to digital collections
management, the Training Portal lists
the courses and resources you need to
learn more so that you can achieve
more:
Amigos
BCR
LYRASIS
MCLS
Minitex
12: 00 noon ( ET)
Introduction to Funding for Digital Programs
This course is designed to help institutions develop a
strategic funding plan for their digital programs. In
addition to exploring the options, both internal and
external, for funding, suggestions for developing a
successful grant proposal will be discussed.
June 10 , 2010, from 10: 00 a. m. – 12: 00 noon
( ET)
MLNC
Nylink
OCLC
OHIONET
WiLS
MARC 21 in Your Library
Join OCLC for one of three offerings of MARC 21 in Your Library – Part 2: MARC coding, the Core
Codes and their Functions. This course includes three, two- hour interactive online sessions and
provides an introduction to MARC 21 and how it is meant to work in a library automation system. It
explains what the MARC standards are and how they tie in with cataloging rules ( AACR) to help
catalogers create data that will function effectively in a library catalog.
May 25, 26 and 27, 2010, from 1: 00 – 3: 00 p. m. ( ET)
June 14, 15 and 16, 2010, from 4: 00 – 6: 00 p. m. ( ET)
OCLC Partner Updates
OCLC and American Theological
Library Association announce
partnership
OCLC is pleased to welcome the American Theological Library Association ( ATLA) as the newest
partner in the OCLC Partnership Program. As Partners, OCLC and ATLA will collaborate on programs
and activities to enhance services and expand educational opportunities to members of both
organizations. ATLA and OCLC have an extensive history of working together on initiatives such as
the Jay Jordan IFLA/ OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program, group services and
electronic content offerings. This new partnership formalizes the work already under way and extends
the opportunity to explore new ways to anticipate and address the needs of our shared members.
Read the entire news release ››
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