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[DCExLIBRIS] What's in a name?
by Denise M Branch May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018

Hello Members, We have heard from some of our members that our name, DC Ex Libris User Group, is too limiting and does not reflect who we truly represent as a region. There is interest in changing our name to something that is more suitable for the region. A couple of suggestions we have heard is DMV and Mid-Atlantic. Our regional group represents a number of member sites, including Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. This email has the goal of evaluating a proposed name change for the DC Ex Libris User Group. It is designed to allow members to express their opinions about the idea of a change and to provide suggestions for a new name. Here are names of all the ELUNA Regional User Groups (RUGs) in the United States: - Bluegrass Users Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/kvug/> (eBUG) (formerly KVUG) - DC Ex Libris User Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/dcexlibris/> (DCExLIBRIS) - Georgia (GIL) Users Group Meeting <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/gugm/> (GUGM) - Great Lakes User Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/glug/> (GLUG) - Hawaii User Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/hvug/> (HUG) (formerly HVUG) - Northeast User Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/ema/> (ENUG) - Northwest User Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/nweg/> (NWEG) - Southcentral Users Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/elsug/> (ELSUG) - Southeast User Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/sevug/> (ELUNA-SE) - Southwest User Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/eswug/> (eSWUG) - Upper Midwest Users Group <https://el-una.org/rugs/united-states/umwelug/> (UMWUG) Please feel free to express your ideas and suggestions for a name change. Thank you in advance for your interest and providing fresh perspectives. Best, Denise Branch Chair, DC Ex Libris User 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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[DCExLIBRIS] Position opening at Georgetown University Library - Metadata Librarian, Digital and Special Collections
by Picken, Suzanne May 8, 2018

May 8, 2018

Job Description - *Responsibilities & Requirements* - *Metadata Librarian, Digital and Special Collections – Main Campus Libraries* - *The Georgetown University Library* <https://www.library.georgetown.edu/about/mission> is an agile organization that respects the heritage of the past while anticipating the requirements of the 21st century. By providing preeminent services, collections and spaces, the Library shapes the creation of knowledge, conserves culture for posterity, and transforms learning and research. - *The Metadata Librarian* works collaboratively with other Metadata Librarian(s) and Metadata Specialists to support the discovery of and access to Library acquired materials in a variety of languages and formats, special collections, and digital content through metadata creation, analysis, enrichment, and maintenance according to local and national cataloging and metadata standards. Reporting to the Head of Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian has duties that include but are not limited to: - *Original Cataloging* - Performs original and complex copy cataloging for monographic, in both English and non-English languages in a variety of subject areas. - Uses the nationally accepted standards of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2 revised ed.) and the LC Rule Interpretations (LCRIs) for descriptive cataloging, the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) for subject access and Library of Congress call numbers for classification of materials. - Upgrades less than full member OCLC member copy of bibliographic records by adding LC call numbers and subject headings. - Creates name authority records according to NACO standards. - Contributes authoritative name headings to the NACO database. - Resolves cataloging problems and conflicts identified by paraprofessionals within the Department. - Participates in training and support activities for paraprofessionals. - Works closely with the Unit Head to develop efficient workflow for cataloging monographic materials. *Rare Book and Digital Object Cataloging* - Performs original and complex copy cataloging for rare book monographic materials in a variety of subject areas and languages. - In addition to the nationally accepted standards stated above, catalogs according to descriptive cataloging rules found in the Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (Books), 2nd edition. - Describes digital resources using the appropriate metadata schema (preservation, access, description, etc.) to support Georgetown University Library's digital collections. Metadata is provided within the digital library systems and/or within OCLC for inclusion in the local system *Library Contributions and Professional Development* - Serves on library and university-wide committees and task forces; participates in local consortia and regional and national associations. - Contributes to the profession through writing for publication, presentation, and/or active involvement in professional associations at the national or regional level. - Continually acquires new knowledge and updates skills to enhance professional performance in all areas of responsibility. - Keeps abreast of developments, trends and issues in the library field. - Monitors trends and maintains currency in emerging issues within areas of expertise. - Participates in meetings and in planning. - Suggests revisions in policies and enhancements to services. - Participates in achieving library-wide priorities; prepares statistics and writes reports. *Requirements* - Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from ALA-accredited institution - 2 or more years of professional metadata creation experience in an academic or research library - 2 or more years of professional experience creating metadata for rare and special collections - Demonstrated knowledge of MARC and non-MARC metadata formats, standards and schema, such as Dublin Core, METS, EAD, TEI, MODS and AAT - Working knowledge of descriptive bibliography and issues specific to rare materials - Working knowledge of current metadata standards such as FRBR, Resource Description and Access (RDA), Program for Cooperative Cataloging/Library of Congress Policy Statements, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and other emerging standards - Experience with a national bibliographic utility, such as OCLC, and a local online system, such as Alma *Preferred qualifications* - Knowledge of issues and current trends in metadata, discovery tools, digital library development, digital preservation, and cataloging standards and practices - Knowledge of preservation metadata schemas and practices - Proficiency in Latin and reading knowledge of 1 or 2 modern foreign languages - Working knowledge of special collections and rare book metadata standards including Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials and Books (DCRM(B)), Descriptive Cataloging of Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Manuscripts (AMREMM), and RBMS (Rare Books and Manuscripts Section) genre terms - Experience using DSpace or other digital asset management systems - Demonstrated programming skill and ability (e.g., Python, PHP, and Java), especially related to metadata manipulation - Experience with MarcEdit or other MARC editing tools - Aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and flexibility - Ability to work in a continually changing environment, to exercise initiative, and to work independently as well as part of a team *Submission Guidelines:* Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. *Need Help:* If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here <http://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada> for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa(a)georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500 If you are applying for a Faculty position, please contact the Department if you have any questions regarding your application. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website <https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/>. EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer <https://sites.google.com/a/georgetown.edu/human-resources-policy-manual/aca…> fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law <http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf>*.*

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[DCExLIBRIS] ELUNA 2018
by Picken, Suzanne April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018

Dear DCExlibris users, Just a reminder that if you are planning on attending ELUNA 2018, please be sure to attend the DCEXLibris RUG meeting to be held at the Davenport Grand in Spokane, WA at Thursday May 3, 2018 4:45pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room 2 <https://elunaannualmeeting2018.sched.com/venue/Meeting+Room+2> of the Davenport Grand Hotel. We will be gathering ideas for our annual meeting to be held in the Fall of 2018. On another note--if you are a Voyager user and are interested in volunteering to serve as a member of the Voyager Product Working Group, more specifically serve as Voyager track liaison please let me know. The time commitment is very minimal--usually once a month virtually and you would collect and organize submission proposals (Voyager) for ELUNA 2019. Thank you and hope to see you at ELUNA and the DCExLibris RUG meeting. 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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[DCExLIBRIS] ELUNA or Springtime in Spokane Washington
by Picken, Suzanne March 15, 2018

March 15, 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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[DCExLIBRIS] (no subject)
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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[DCExLIBRIS] 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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[DCExLIBRIS] (no subject)
by Picken, Suzanne Oct. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 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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[DCExLIBRIS] Tours added to the Ex Libris Users Group Annual Meeting on September 29th!
by Denise M Branch Sept. 11, 2017

Sept. 11, 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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[DCExLIBRIS] 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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[DCExLIBRIS] Transition to Alma - Help!
by Resau, Kaci Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 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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