[Libs-Or] BCR WebLive Workshop Announcement

[Bobbi Navarro]

Understanding the OCLC Authority Record - Online
http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=186

Description:
This workshop concentrates on authority records in OCLC - those for
personal names, corporate names, geographic names, subjects and titles.
We'll discuss the structure of the MARC authority record as it displays
in OCLC cataloging interfaces, including many of the fixed field
elements.

Looking at the broader picture, we'll talk about the purpose of
authority data and how it works with the headings in bibliographic
records to improve a catalog's organization and users' ability to
navigate through it and find the resources they need and want.

NOTE: This course is designed for individual participation. Regardless
of whether you attend as an individual or as a group, the fee for this
online workshop will be charged for each person who views the session.
All participants must register separately.

Related Courses:
Using OCLC Authorities with the Connexion Client

Who Should Attend?
Anyone with responsibility for cataloging or bibliographic database
maintenance who wants to learn more about OCLC authority records.
Beginners to the subject are more than welcome.

Sites & Dates - 2 Day weblive workshop!
Online - 	WebLive 		
1/7/2009  	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1/8/2009  	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All times listed are in Mountain Time.

Fees:
BCR members -- $110.00
Nonmembers -- $160.00
1 BCR training voucher accepted as payment.

Register Now: http://www.bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html

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Using OCLC Authorities with the Connexion Client - Online
http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=187

Description:
Ensuring that the headings you use in bibliographic records are in their
"correct" forms can be time consuming, but necessary to ensure that
records group together under the same heading. It's the way to make sure
that patrons looking for Beethoven can find all the versions of it in
your library, even if some of them have the title "Piano concerto no. 5,
op. 73" and others "Emperor Concerto". Authority records from the
National Authority File are made available to OCLC cataloging users in
the Authorities database, to assist members with authority control -
making sure that your bibliographic headings are correct.

This workshop focuses on the methods available to search for authority
records in OCLC's Connexion client interface as well as the process of
controlling headings in OCLC WorldCat bibliographic records. We'll also
look briefly at exporting authority records so that you may use them
locally.

NOTE: This course is designed for individual participation. Regardless
of whether you attend as an individual or as a group, the fee for this
online workshop will be charged for each person who views the session.
All participants must register separately.

Related Courses:
Understanding the OCLC Authority Record

Who Should Attend?
Anyone performing original or copy cataloging in OCLC using the
Connexion client software or anyone with responsibility for
bibliographic database maintenance. Some experience with how the
Connexion client functions and knowledge of current cataloging
practices. 

Sites & Dates - 2 Day WebLive Workshop!
Online - 	WebLive 		
1/14/2009  	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1/15/2009  	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All times listed are in Mountain Time.

Fees:
BCR members -- $110.00
Nonmembers -- $160.00
1 BCR training voucher accepted as payment.

Register Now: http://www.bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html


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Bobbi Navarro
BCR
Training & OCLC Services
14394 East Evans Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
Email: bnavarro at bcr.org
Phone: 303.751.6277 / 800.397.1552 ext 126
Fax: 303.751.9787
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