Cataloging and Metadata Services Overview
Cataloging and Metadata Services (C&MS) provides and maintains bibliographic access to all Fondren Library materials in all formats and selected scholarly information through our the online catalog and digital repository. We participate The department participates in development and creation of access mechanisms for electronic resources through Universityuniversity-wide and national projects.
Staff are involved in digital projects and continue to explore non-MARC metadata schemas, DSpace, and other bibliographic database management and information retrieval software systems. We Staff also create order records for materials in all formats selected for the Librarylibrary via a variety of vendors directed by both Acquisitions and selecting librarians.
In addition to cataloging and ordering, the Cataloging and Metadata Services manages our local authority database C&MS manages local authorities and provides maintenance for the bibliographic database, which contains over 2 million records. Cataloging and Metadata Services . The department also provides support for large-scale collection relocation.
Our staff Staff are skilled in a variety of languages and subject areas and are trained to catalog the different formats acquired by the Library. Cataloging and Metadata Services library. C&MS enjoys the expertise of a diverse group of staff committed to processing materials efficiently while maintaining the highest possible standards of cataloging excellence.
We create and edit MARC records are created utilizing both the OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) bibliographic database and our local library system Sirsi Symphony. We build our catalog , Ex Libris Alma. The catalog is built in accordance with national standards and local guidelines and policies to ensure the best possible access to the library collection for our library users.
We strongly encourage and support staff development. Cataloging and Metadata Services C&MS collaborates with our the Information Technology Department to optimize the use of available technology in achievement of departmental goals.
We are The department is committed to supporting the University’s university’s mission of teaching, learning, and research and strive to provide the best possible quality, and timely service to our users.