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Micheline Brown Kimbel Library, Coastal Carolina University

COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIANS: Cross-Training Reference Librarians To Catalog. Micheline Brown Kimbel Library, Coastal Carolina University ALCTS Role of the Professional in Academic Research Technical Services Departments Discussion Group

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Micheline Brown Kimbel Library, Coastal Carolina University

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  1. COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIANS:Cross-Training Reference Librarians To Catalog Micheline Brown Kimbel Library, Coastal Carolina University ALCTS Role of the Professional in Academic Research Technical Services Departments Discussion Group ALA Mid-Winter, January 26, 2003

  2. Identify Areas & Needs • Requests from PS • Database clean-up • Cataloging changes • Specific part of collection • Specific format of material

  3. Recognize Skills In PS Staff • “Vested” interest • Interest in learning a new skill • Previous experience in TS • Resumes of job candidates

  4. Designing The Project • Enlist the support of colleagues & library administration • Select a project appropriate to the interests and skills of the PS librarians • Areas of responsibility • Liaison areas and/or subject area expertise • Personal interests • Establish parameters of the project • Flexibility based on PS workload • Manageable size

  5. TRAINING 1. Prioritize projects 2. Identify cataloging tools needed 3. Develop cataloging procedures for training 4. Divide project into manageable components

  6. (TRAINING) 5. Schedule time for: training (hands-on training) cataloging (the project) coordination between TS & trainee questions, feedback, & modifications 6. Allow for an evolving level of ability to catalog materials of increasing difficulty 7. Document procedures and decisions

  7. Keys to SUCCESS! • PLANNING • PREPARATION • SCHEDULING TIME • FLEXIBILITY • COORDINATION • COMMITMENT • ENTHUSIASM !

  8. Results • Improved communication • Increased circulation of materials • Greater willingness to undertake additional projects • IT’S FUN!! • Because we can see the results and our patrons are pleased!

  9. For specific information on the cross-training for cataloging our non-print backlog, please go to:http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/cts/olac/conferences/2000.htm#posterCross Training PowerPoint Presentation For additional information or questions, please contact me at: mbrown@coastal.edu Micheline Brown

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