MusebrarianAug 10, 2023
Did you miss us at #ALAAC23? The recording of Transforming Metadata is now available, featuring Inkyng Choi and Heather Moulaison-Sandy #oclcResearch https://www.oclc.org/research/presentations/2023/ala-research-transforming-metadata.html
Transforming metadata - ALA 2023

OCLC
MusebrarianJun 5, 2023
OCLC Research Library Partnership: Inspiring research, holding space, taking action. https://hangingtogether.org/the-oclc-rlp-inspiring-research-holding-space-taking-action/ #oclcresearch
The OCLC RLP: Inspiring research, holding space, taking action Hanging Together

An update on the OCLC RLP: recent activities include art research collections, collections as data, bias in research analytics, & diversifying collections.

Hanging Together
MusebrarianMay 24, 2023
Are you working outside the LC/NAF to manage identities? Find out what OCLC RLP Metadata Managers are doing in my latest post. #oclcresearch #mmfg
https://hangingtogether.org/identity-management-beyond-the-lc-naco-authority-file/
Identity management beyond the LC/NACO Authority File - Hanging Together

The OCLC RLP Metadata Managers Focus Group met in March 2023 to explore new developments in the shift from “authority control” towards “identity management.” Our discussion was facilitated by Charlene Chou …

Hanging Together
MusebrarianApr 20, 2023
Collections As Data: Nascent progress and common need by partly_cloudy(birdsite) #OCLCResearch #digitalhumanities #musetech https://hangingtogether.org/collections-as-data-nascent-progress-and-common-need/
Collections as Data: Nascent progress and common need - Hanging Together

Details the state of support for collections as data in the research library partnership - common challenges, needs, and opportunities

Hanging Together
MusebrarianApr 19, 2023
Open everything, everywhere, all at once by ConstanceM(birdsite).
#OCLCResearch https://hangingtogether.org/open-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/
Open everything, everywhere, all at once Hanging Together

An overview of Open and an exploration of incentives and motivations that draw libraries – and other stakeholders – in this ecosystem.

Hanging Together
MusebrarianApr 18, 2023
The latest #OCLCResearch report hits the web today!
Sustaining Art Research Collections: Case Studies https://www.oclc.org/research/publications/2023/sustaining-art-research/sustaining-art-research-collections-case-studies.html
Read new research from OCLC on using data to identify library collaboration opportunities

OCLC
MusebrarianMar 9, 2023

My colleagues at #OCLCResearch dive into how libraries are diversifying their collections.

https://hangingtogether.org/casting-a-different-net-diversifying-print-monograph-collecting-in-research-libraries/

Casting a different net: Diversifying print monograph collecting in research libraries

Staff at research libraries were interviewed about their practices in diversifying print monograph collections. Learn about barriers and promising practices in this blog post.

Hanging Together
MusebrarianFeb 15, 2023
Filling the bench: Evolving roles in metadata job descriptions and hiring. #OCLCResearch #metadataManagers https://hangingtogether.org/filling-the-bench/
Filling the bench: Evolving roles in metadata job descriptions and hiring

This post reports on the March 2022 meeting of the OCLC RLP Metadata Managers Focus Group. Our discussion explored the challenges metadata managers are facing in crafting innovative job descriptions and hiring for attitude and aptitude. #OCLCResearch

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