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Enhancing Bibliographic Control and Access to Library Materials

This report outlines recommendations to increase efficiency in bibliographic production, leverage unique library materials, and redefine the role of the Library of Congress. It emphasizes collaboration, the use of technology, and the need for standards in library data management. Additionally, it highlights the importance of enhancing access to rare and unique materials and strengthening the library and information science profession through education and metrics.

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Enhancing Bibliographic Control and Access to Library Materials

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  1. Library of Congress Working Group on Bibliographic Control Interim Draft Report Recommendations Library of Congress November 13, 2007

  2. Working Group’s General Conclusions 1. Increase the efficiency of bibliographic production for all libraries through cooperation and sharing of bibliographic records and through use of data produced in the overall supply chain 2. Transfer effort into high value activity. In particular provide greater value for knowledge creation through leveraging access for unique materials held by libraries that are currently hidden and under used. 3. Position technology by recognizing WWW is our technology platform as well as the appropriate platform for standards. Recognize that users are not only people but also applications that interact with library data. WG General Conclusions and Guiding Principles

  3. Working Group’s General Conclusions(cont.) 4. Position our community for the future by adding evaluative, qualitative and quantitative analyses of resources. Work to realize the potential provided by the FRBR framework. 5. Strengthen the library and information science profession through education and through development of metrics that will inform decision-making now and in the future. 11/13/2007 WG General Conclusions and Guiding Principles 3

  4. Working Group’s Guiding Principles 1. Redefine bibliographic control 2. Redefine the bibliographic universe 3. Redefine the role of the Library of Congress 11/13/2007 WG General Conclusions and Guiding Principles 4

  5. 1.1 Eliminate Redundancies 1. Make use of bibliographic data available earlier in the supply chain 2. Re-purpose existing metadata for greater efficiency 3. Automate the CIP process 4. Re-examine current economic model for data sharing in the networked environment 5. Develop evidence about discovery tools to guide decision makers 11/13/2007 1. Increase Efficiencies of Bibliographic Production 5

  6. 1.2 Increase Distribution of Responsibility for Bibliographic Record Production 1. Share responsibility for creating bibliographic records 2. Examine existing digital cataloging programs and sub-programs carried out by LC 3. Expand number of PCC participants 4. Increase incentives for sharing bibliographic records 11/13/2007 1. Increase Efficiencies of Bibliographic Production 6

  7. 1.3 Collaborate on Authority Record Creation 1. Increase Collaboration on Authority Data 2. Increase Re-Use of Assigned Authoritative Headings 3. Internationalize Authority Files 1. Increase Efficiencies of Bibliographic Production

  8. 2.1 Enhance Access to Rare & Unique Materials 1. Make the discovery of rare & unique materials a high priority 2. Integrate access to rare & unique materials with other library materials 3. Share access to unique materials 4. Encourage digitization to allow broad access 5. Streamline cataloging … emphasizing greater coverage and access … 2. Enhance Access to Rare & Unique Materials

  9. 3.1 The Web as Infrastructure 1. Integrate library standards into Web environment 2. Extend use of standard identifiers 3. Develop a more flexible, extensible metadata carrier 3. Position Our Technology for the Future

  10. 3.2 Standards 1. Develop standards with a focus on return on investment 2. Incorporate lessons from use into standards development 3. Position Our Technology for the Future

  11. 4.1 Design for Today’s & Tomorrow’s User 1. Integrate evaluative information with library catalogs 2. Integrate user-contributed data with library catalogs 3. Research use of computationally-derived evaluation 4. Position Our Community for the Future

  12. 4.2 Realization of FRBR 1. Develop test plan for FRBR 2. Temporarily suspend work on RDA 4. Position Our Community for the Future

  13. 4.3 Optimize LCSH for Use & Re-use 1. Transform LCSH 2. Pursue de-coupling of subject strings 3. Encourage application of & cross-referencing with other controlled subject vocabularies 4. Recognize the potential of computational indexing in the practice of subject analysis 4. Position Our Community for the Future

  14. 5.1 Build an Evidence Base 1. Develop key measures 2. Support on-going research 5. Strengthen the Library & Information Science Profession

  15. 5.2 Design LIS Education for Present & Future Needs 1. Communicate with LIS educators 2. Share educational materials broadly via the Internet 3. Develop continuing education for U.S. library profession 5. Strengthen the Library & Information Science Profession

  16. Working Group’s Next Steps 1. Using feedback from today’s meetings, Working Group will finalize its draft report for public comment. Posting expected: Nov. 30 and available through LC Website 2. Public Comment: Dec. 1-15, 2007 3. Using feedback from the public, Working Group will revise/submit its final report to the Library of Congress by January 9, 2008 11/13/2007 16

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