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 Many pages in the wiki are still in the process of being updated and may be out of date.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
• Original Monograph/Special Formats Cataloging Librarian
• Metadata Coordinator
• Music Cataloging Librarian
• Serials Librarian
• Senior Metadata Assistants
• Copy Catalogers

Policies

• Rush Processing
• 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
• RDA Implementation
• Barcoding Library Materials -- policies, documentation
• Historical Images Metadata Enhancement
• Marcive Authorities
• Cataloging Workflow Assessment

Archived Projects