Minitex Bibliographic and Technical Services has scheduled the following webinars on Cataloging, RDA, and OCLC topics for May and June. We're offering a new webinar on Connexion Client 2.30 (2.3 was just released in early April). Please note: All listings are for webinars unless otherwise indicated.
· RDA
Cataloging
Connexion Client Module 10: Basic Batch Processing
If you want to know how to use Connexion Client to perform searches and record actions (i.e. setting & deleting holdings, exporting, creating labels) using batch processing, you should attend this webinar.
Monday, May 2, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, (Central Time)
Register for "Connexion Client Module 10: Basic Batch Processing"
CatExpress
This class will show you how to use CatExpress to search for, edit, and export records and how to set or delete holdings in WorldCat. It will also cover options for customizing CatExpress and sources for documentation and statistics.
Thursday, May 12, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Central Time)
Connexion Browser Module 2: Basic Searching in Connexion Browser
In this webinar newcomers to the Browser will find instruction on using it for basic bibliographic searches in WorldCat.
Tuesday, May 24, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Central Time)
Register for "Connexion Browser Module 2: Basic Searching in Connexion Browser"
Connexion Client 2.30: Enhancements You Can Use
On April 12, 2011, OCLC released Connexion Client 2.30, the first new version in over three years. It includes several added and revised features. If you wonder how 2.30 can make your cataloging more efficient, this is the webinar for you.
Monday, May 9, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM (Central Time)
Friday, May 20, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM (Central Time)
Thursday, May 26, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM (Central Time)
Thursday, June 2, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM (Central Time)
Wednesday, June 8, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM (Central Time)
Wednesday, June 15, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central Time)
Register for “Connexion Client 2.30: Enhancements You Can Use”
Collection Management
WorldCat Collection Analysis
This webinar is an introduction to Collection Analysis. It is not a training session, but it does provide participants with a quick overview of how Collection Analysis can analyze a library's holdings, compare them with the collections of other OCLC member libraries, and generate useful graphs and reports.
Wednesday, May 18, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM(Central Time)
Register for "WorldCat Collection Analysis"
Local Holdings Maintenance
Local Holdings Maintenance - Part 1
This webinar will introduce library staff to the basics of editing Local Holdings Records (LHRs) through the OCLC Connexion Browser. We will discuss the implementation of MARC 21 format in OCLC, and demonstrate the steps required to update LHRs. In Part 1, the focus is on LHRs created by the automated migration from Passport UL, and trainees will learn how to update and delete holdings currently in the system. This webinar will include live demonstration of updating in OCLC Connexion.
Tuesday, May 3, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central Time)
Register for "Local Holdings Maintenance - Part 1"
Local Holdings Maintenance - Part 2
This session will expand trainees' knowledge of Local Holdings Record maintenance though the OCLC Connexion Browser. Through live demonstration and exercises, we will learn how to create new LHRs - either from scratch, or by deriving a new LHR from an existing one.
Tuesday, May 10, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central Time)
Register for "Local Holdings Maintenance - Part 2"
Local Holdings Maintenance - Part 3
Third in our series on Local Holdings Record (LHR) maintenance through the OCLC Connexion Browser. In this session, we'll work with less common holdings requiring extra fields, including multiple levels of detail, microform or supplemental materials, and more. For this session, you are invited to contact us with your examples of records that require more than a simple LHR.
Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Central Time)
Register for "Local Holdings Maintenance - Part 3"
RDA
RDA for Copy Catalogers: A How-To for Music Materials (In-Person Class)
Music scores and music sound recordings share the spotlight in this all-day, in-person workshop introducing RDA to experienced copy catalogers, especially those who wish to get a jump start on learning the new standard before the Library of Congress makes any statement on implementation. Attention will be paid to the descriptive parts of MARC bibliographic records.
Tuesday, May 10, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Register for "RDA for Copy Catalogers: A How-To for Music Materials"
RDA for Copy Catalogers Webinar Series: A How-To for Audiovisual Materials
Experienced copy catalogers of audiovisual materials who have an interest in learning more about RDA prior to any announcement on adoption by the Library of Congress are welcome to participate in this 4-day, online workshop. This session will focus on the descriptive portions of MARC bibliographic records.
Day 1: Thursday, May 5, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Day 2: Thursday, May 12, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Day 3: Monday, May 16, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Day 4: Thursday, May 19, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Register for "RDA for Copy Catalogers: A How-To for Audiovisual Materials"
RDA for Copy Catalogers: A How- To for Music Materials
Music scores and music sound recordings share the spotlight in this 4-day, online workshop introducing RDA to experienced copy catalogers, especially those who wish to get a jump start on learning the new standard before the Library of Congress makes any statement on implementation. Attention will be paid to the descriptive parts of MARC bibliographic records.
Day 1: Thursday, June 9, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
Day 2: Monday, June 13, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
Day 3: Thursday, June 16, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
Day 4: Monday, June 20, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Central Time)
Register for "RDA for Copy Catalogers: A How-To for Music Materials"