Fondren Library Cataloging and Metadata Services Department

We are currently transferring our paper-based manual to a wiki format. Many pages in the wiki are still in the process of being updated and may be out of date. (current Fondren website Cataloging and Metadata Services webpage)

Technical Services: Contact Information

Cataloging and Metadata Services Department Overview

Personnel

• Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services
• Music Cataloging Librarian
• Serials Librarian
• Senior Metadata Assistants
• Copy Catalogers

Policies

• Rush Processing: Cataloging and Ordering
• Gifts and Donations Processing
• Special Cataloging Requests

Procedures

• Cataloging Manual
• Database Management
• Authority Records

Tools

• Sirsi User Guide
• Sirsi Reports
• Connexion User Guide
• Metadata Standards
  
  • Dublin Core
  • Encoded Archival Description
  • MARC
  • MODS
• LSC Processing Tools (Fondren website)

Projects

• Shepherd School of Music Performances
• Teas Nursery Gifts
• CatMan Wiki (status page)
• RDA Implementation
• Barcoding Library Materials -- policies, documentation
• Authority Record Workflow Assessment
• Historical Images Metadata Enhancement
• MARC Tag Updating
• Marcive Authorities
• Cataloging Workflow Assessment

Archived Projects