MEMORANDUM
| DATE: | March 4, 2002 |
| TO: | Magda El-Sherbini, Head, Cataloging Department |
| FROM: | Carol P. Diedrichs, Assistant Director for Technical Services and Collections |
| SUBJECT: | Cataloging Interfaces Working Group
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| I am asking that you convene the above-named Working Group, and, by this same memo, I am asking the following to serve with you: | |
| Tschera Connell, Serials/Electronic Resources Dept. | |
| Marsha Hamilton, Monographs Dept. | |
| Beth Russell, Special Collections Cataloging Dept. | |
| Laura Tull, Information Technology Division
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- Evaluate the timeline and status of the implementation by OCLC of its replacement for the Passport cataloging system and recommend a course of action for the OSU Libraries.
- Review the new MilCat software from III and recommend a course of action for the OSU Libraries.
- Review our local workflow in recommending needed changes and a timeline for the implementation of both of these new software packages.
- As a result of potential changes in workflow with these new pieces of software, consider the implementation of the PCC core standard and our ability to become BIBCO participants for original cataloging or upgraded copy.
An interim report should be provided to Carol Diedrichs by July 1, 2002, followed by a final report no later than September 1, 2002.
Thank you for your willingness to take on this important task.
c: Human Resources
Library Executive Committee
