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ELUNA or Springtime in Spokane Washington
by Picken, Suzanne March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018

Good Afternoon DCExLibris Users, In case you missed it, Eluna 2018 will be in lovely Spokane, Washington this year and we are hoping to see many of you there! Here is the link to registration and schedule: https://el-una.org/meetings/eluna-2018-meeting/ If you are planning on attending, please stop by Thursday, May 3, 4:45pm-5:30pm. Meeting will be held in Meeting Room 2 at the Davenport Grand Hotel. At this meeting we would like to begin planning for our annual meeting in the fall. We also will be soliciting for venues as well as volunteers too present on any ExLibris/ProQuest product or service. If you are unable to attend the DC Rug meeting in Spokane, and have any ideas for venues or are anxious to present , please send them along to Denise Branch our Chair of the DCExLIbris User Group or send them to the list. Thank you and hope to see many of you in May. Suzanne -- Suzanne Picken Integrated Systems Librarian Washington Research Library Consortium 901 Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 390-2039 O 301 390-2020 F WRLC <http://www.wrlc.org>

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by Picken, Suzanne Jan. 3, 2018

Jan. 3, 2018

*Posted on behalf of Alayne Mundt, American University Library* *Position Title: Metadata Coordinator (14416)* *Position Number: * 14416 *Open Date: * 12/5/2017 *Department: * University Library *Close Date: * *Salary Range: * $22.81 - $25.14/hr *Band: * Coordinator/Analyst B *Work Hours per Week: * 35-Non-Exempt *Position Type: * Full-time Staff Link to posting: https://jobs.american.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=7010 *Description: * The Metadata Coordinator, in conjunction with the Resource Description Librarian, is responsible for working with counterparts across the WRLC consortium in the development and implementation of local measures for managing and maintaining shared bibliographic records according to joint WRLC Metadata Committee standards. This position serves as the primary library liaison to campus partner collections, connecting them with library services, which make their resources discoverable to the wider university community. The Coordinator works with Archives and Special Collections to plan and carry out targeted data cleanup and enhancement projects for digital collections and coordinates the Resource Description unit’s contributions. This position creates and analyzes sets of records and other metadata according to select criteria as part of targeted metadata/catalog clean up, enhancement, and other analytics projects. Additionally, this position contributes to general copy-cataloging as well as special projects, such as inventory or move-to-storage. *Educational Requirements: * Masters of Library Science is required. *Minimum Requirements: * - At least 2 years of library experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience in a related position that demonstrates the necessary skills and abilities for the position including supervisory and/or project leadership experience - Experience with analyzing, creating, enhancing, and transforming MARC and non-MARC metadata in both Integrated Library System (ILS) and non-ILS platforms - Experience using OCLC Connexion, OCLC WorldShare Management System, digital repository platforms, and integrated library systems - Advanced, extensive knowledge of technical rules and standards for national cataloging rules and standards, including MARC21 standards (Machine Readable Cataloging), International Standard Bibliographic Description, and structure and coding of both local and national cataloging systems - Knowledge of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), Resource Description and Access (RDA), and Program for Cooperative Cataloging/Library of Congress Policy Statements (PCC-PS’s). Experience with controlled vocabularies including Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Name Authority Cooperative (NACO), and Virtual International Authority File (VIAF). Knowledge of Dublin Core, Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS), and other metadata standards as well as knowledge of bibliographic record editing tools, including MARCEdit (a metadata editing software suite) and global data change processes in an integrated library system environment - Knowledge of report creation techniques in an ILS environment - Knowledge of metadata creation, maintenance, and transformation - Familiarity with unique identifiers used in scholarly communication including DOIs and ORCIDS - Experience cataloging at least one non-print format such as music, electronic resources, and/or media - Knowledge of emerging cataloging and metadata principles and trends including BIBFRAME or Schema.org (markup website content to be recognized by search engine spiders and other parsers) - Excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem solving skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts and communicate effectively - Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task, including the ability to reprioritize tasks to resolve urgent issues that arise - Sound judgement with the ability to use discretion in making evaluative judgements - Demonstrated initiative and accuracy - Ability to work independently, develop, plan, and implement short and long-term goals, and complete projects by deadlines - Ability to collaborate on many different levels and resolve problems - Advanced computer skills, experience with Microsoft Excel and Access, and the ability to adapt to constantly changing procedures and computer systems - Ability to sit at a desk and/or computer for extended hours, read computer screens, and use computer keyboards - Physical demands of the job include a great deal of sitting, typing, mousing, standing, walking, and lifting and occasionally shifting books or other media - Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, as well as reading from printed materials and computer screens, generally switching from one to the other within short periods of time - Flexibility in adapting to constantly-changing organization, technology, and work procedures *Preferred Requirements: * - Experience with one or more of the following: XML, XSLT, RDF, OpenRefine, Oxygen XML Editor - Familiarity with at least one foreign language

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Fwd: [Voyager] FW: Gene Dickerson
by Picken, Suzanne Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

Dear DC ExLibris Community, Such a sad event--Gene was an active member of DCExLibris and I know I will miss him terribly. Please see notice below. *Sent:* Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:07 AM *Subject:* Gene Dickerson I’m sorry to have to report that Gene Dickerson, died on Saturday morning, about 5am, at Georgetown University Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. Gene joined the Bunche Library, US Department of State, in 2006 as the Cataloging Team Leader. From 1996 through 2006 he served as a Unit Head for the National Library of Medicine. Gene was serials librarian with Villanova University Library from 1986 to 1996. He received his MLS from Rutgers in 1982. Gene’s great cataloging skills, high productivity, and systems insight will be sorely missed. He always stayed current with changes and innovations in our profession. Few people were as dedicated to Librarianship. His friend, Ken Plonsky, plans to hold a “Celebration of Life” for Gene’s friends and colleagues on January 7th, which would have been Gene’s 60th birthday. That’s from 1:00 to 5:00, at the Van Ness North apartments. Ken has reserved the “Van Ness Room.” The address is 3001 Veazey Terrace NW Washington, DC, just two blocks from the Van Ness metro stop on the red line. _______________________________________________ Voyager mailing list is managed by ELUNA and IGeLU. To update options or unsubscribe, go to: https://exlibrisusers.org/ options/voyager For more information, go to: https://exlibrisusers.org/listinfo/voyager -- Suzanne Picken Integrated Systems Librarian Washington Research Library Consortium 901 Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 390-2039 O 301 390-2020 F WRLC <http://www.wrlc.org>

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by Picken, Suzanne Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

Posted on behalf of Gallaudet Merrill Learning Center: Gallaudet University Library in Washington, DC invites applications for a new Metadata and Catalog Librarian. Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. Gallaudet University Library, a member of the Washington Research Library Consortium <https://www.wrlc.org/> (WRLC), provides traditional services to University students, faculty, and staff in a setting that is barrier-free for deaf and hard of hearing people. It is also home to the world's largest collection of resources about deaf people, deaf culture, and sign languages. The Metadata and Catalog Librarian will perform original and copy cataloging for the Library's Deaf collections, provide metadata for digital objects and collections, and provide expertise to assist other staff with resource management and control. The Metadata and Catalog Librarian will have a major role in implementing changes as WRLC members migrate from the Voyager ILS to the Alma library services platform. A minimum three years of continual professional cataloging experience using OCLC, a major ILS, LC subject headings, and LC or Dewey classification schemes, preferably in an academic library setting, is required. American Sign Language skill, or willingness to learn and demonstrate competence within a reasonable amount of time, is also required. A full position description and application information are posted here <https://rha.gallaudet.edu:4440/psp/HCMPROD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP…>. -- Suzanne Picken Integrated Systems Librarian Washington Research Library Consortium 901 Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 390-2039 O 301 390-2020 F WRLC <http://www.wrlc.org>

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Tours added to the Ex Libris Users Group Annual Meeting on September 29th!
by Denise M Branch Sept. 12, 2017

Sept. 12, 2017

[image: Inline image 1] DCExLibris Annual Meeting Friday, September 29, 2017 Museum of Natural History 1000 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20560 We've been given the chance to tour special libraries within the Museum of Natural History! Ex Libris Users Group Annual Meeting attendees can choose between the Botany Library and the Cullman Library. The tours will begin at 2:15, at the close of the meeting. The tour for the Cullman Library is limited to 15 attendees. The tour for the Botany Library is limited to 10 attendees, so please register and rank your tour preferences through the link below. Please submit your preferences by September 22, 2017. Sign up for a tour! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w_QZyAuAvCWhwflQi4470g0zOzmi_d0qB6wfRFNOIg…> Look forward to see you there! -- Denise M. Branch Head, Continuing Resources Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 PH: 804-828-6436 <(804)%20828-6436> Email: dmbranch(a)vcu.edu Fax: 804-828-5672 <(804)%20828-5672>

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DC Ex Libris Annual Meeting September 29, 2017
by Denise M Branch Aug. 30, 2017

Aug. 30, 2017

[image: Inline image 1] DCExLibris Annual Meeting Registration <https://goo.gl/forms/tEIg1rSaSzkl2KA12>is now open (space is limited to 40) for the Annual Meeting of the DC Ex Libris Users Group Come join us for updates on Ex Libris' and ProQuests' latest Products and Services! *September 29, 2017* *9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.* *Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History* *Kirby Room (East Court, 3rd floor)* *1000 Constitution Ave., NW* *Washington, DC 20560* This is a full day program with updates from ELUNA and Ex Libris representatives in the morning and presentations from Tonia Graves, ODU (on Primo ) and Tom McNulty, VCU (on Alma) in the afternoon. This meeting will also include tours of the Botany Library and Cullman Library, which will be given at 2:15p.m. Attendees can choose one library to tour. There is no registration fee. AGENDA: 9:30-10:00 - Coffee, continental breakfast and registration 10:00-10:10 - Welcome by Deputy Director of National Museum of Natural History 10:10-10:15 - Remarks by DC Ex Libris Chair 10:15- 10:30 - ELUNA updates by Emily Singley 10:30-11:00 - Ex Libris updates by Dave Hemingway-Turner 11:00-12:30 - Lunch on your own 12:30-1:00 - Tonia Graves presentation (Who Moved My Journals Subject Search?) 1:00-2:00 - Tom McNulty presentation (From Aleph to Alma - How Cloud Computing Changes Systems Librarianship) 2:00-2:15 - Closing session 2:15-3:00 - Tours: (Botany Library - group of 10 people); (Cullman Library - group of 15 people) Directions <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/museum+of+natural+history/@38.8912453,-77.0961054,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b798ecb5b2c7:0xc7edf0c4a86f75af!2m2!1d-77.0260654!2d38.8912662> Parking garages are in the area Metro Accessible - Smithsonian Metro stop Will need Government supplied ID such as a license Will need to be escorted We look forward to seeing you there! -- Denise M. Branch Head, Continuing Resources Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 PH: 804-828-6436 <(804)%20828-6436> Email: dmbranch(a)vcu.edu Fax: 804-828-5672 <(804)%20828-5672>

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Transition to Alma - Help!
by Resau, Kaci Aug. 17, 2017

Aug. 17, 2017

Hi Everyone, I am looking for advice from anyone who transitioned to Alma using the standard package (without acquisitions). We need some tips & tricks involving the acquisitions part of the process! Feel free to respond directly. V/R, Kaci Kaci Resau Electronic Resources Librarian Leyburn Library Washington & Lee University 204 West Washington Street Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8665 resauk(a)wlu.edu

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SAVE THE DATE! Annual Meeting of the DCExLibris Users Group
by Denise M Branch Aug. 8, 2017

Aug. 8, 2017

*[image: Inline image 1]* DCExLibris Annual Meeting *SAVE THE DATE!* *Annual Meeting of the DCExLibris Users Group* Come join us for updates on ExLibris' and ProQuests' latest Products and Services. Hear speakers talk about their experiences with Alma. Friday, September 29, 2017 8:30 am-3:00 pm The National Museum of Natural History Library Washington, DC Detailed registration and program information coming soon! Denise Branch Chair, DCExLibris Users Group -- Denise M. Branch Head, Continuing Resources Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 PH: 804-828-6436 Email: dmbranch(a)vcu.edu Fax: 804-828-5672

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Cancellation of After ELUNA get together Sept 9, at the Smithsonian
by Picken, Suzanne May 31, 2017

May 31, 2017

Due to lack of presentation submissions from folks who attended ELUNA, we unfortunately need to cancel our after ELUNA get together which was scheduled for Friday, June 9, 2017. Kim and I had felt that this would be a wonderful opportunity for those who were not able to attend ELUNA to come and hear what those who did had to report on sessions they attended. But, since there were only two submissions, we felt that the session would not be very useful to attendees. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but we think that you, too, will agree that the meeting would not be very meaningful without more presenters. We are hopeful that we will have an annual meeting this year in DC and do wish you will consider attending. More to follow on that. Thank you for your understanding. Suzanne Kim -- Suzanne Picken Integrated Systems Librarian Washington Research Library Consortium 901 Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 390-2039 O 301 390-2020 F WRLC <http://www.wrlc.org>

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DCExLibris After ELUNA Summary at The Smithsonian June 9, 2017
by Picken, Suzanne May 22, 2017

May 22, 2017

If you were not able to attend ELUNA in Chicago, now is your chance to hear from others who did! The Smithsonian has agreed to supply the venue for our Friday, June 9th gathering. While there is no charge for attendance, we do ask that you register <https://goo.gl/forms/YS5WjEyWD7OpttLd2> no later than June 5th. Registration is limited to 70 individuals. Since we are not able to provide coffee, you may purchase coffee and snacks at the local coffee shop near the Smithsonian and enjoy them during the meeting. Please consider sharing what you learned at ELUNA. Location: Kirby Room (East Court, 3rd floor) Museum of Natural History 1000 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20560 Time: 9:00-9:30: check in 9:30-12:00 It is best if you can arrive via Metro (Smithsonian stop) as parking may be limited. For parking options <https://www.si.edu/content/ovs/ParkingMap.pdf> Your DCExLibris co-chairs Suzanne & Kim -- Suzanne Picken Integrated Systems Librarian Washington Research Library Consortium 901 Commerce Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301 390-2039 O 301 390-2020 F WRLC <http://www.wrlc.org>

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