Good morning,
The latest issue of Catapult, the newsletter of the LIANZA Cataloguing Special Interest Group, is now available on DescribeNZ<http://describenz.squarespace.com/new-page-1>, under Training and & Professional Development*. Or, as a direct link: Catapult 86 June 2015<http://static1.squarespace.com/static/541272c7e4b06a465bc9e880/t/557e635ae4…>.
We hope you enjoy reading about the implementation of the new Sierra system at Auckland Libraries and the fascinating world of rare book cataloguing. There is also the usual round-up of news and interesting professional development links.
Happy reading!
Anoushka McGuire, Jenny Hammond and Catherine Amey (editors)
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Hello,
I have a cataloguing query and wondered if anyone can help...
I have a foreign language book, which has been identified as Syriac Aramaic, in Estrangela. A colleague thinks this is similar to the works around Manichaeism, a religion founded in Persia in the 3rd century.
This book was probably bound in England, mid-late 19th century, and the only English being a small label for "Watkins binder", who seemed to work with religious texts in foreign languages in late 19th C.
Attached are a few photos of the title page, last page, other text and the cover.
If anyone might be able to help me translate the title and imprint, please get in touch!
Kind regards,
Tamsyn
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Good afternoon,
If you are thinking about studying in 2015, currently completing a library qualification or looking for a professional development opportunities then this may be the opportunity for you. CatSIG is offering two opportunities for sponsorship in the following cataloguing courses
***72272 Cataloguing and Classification This course builds on and enhances library skills by introducing you to the principles and practice of cataloguing and classification. It is designed to enable you to apply international standards in the creation of catalogue records. You will also be able to analyse the international standards and to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues affecting cataloguing and catalogue management. This course is run by the Open Polytechnic from July 2014 and is a distance learning course.
For more information see
http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/subjects-and-courses/72272-cataloguing-and…
Pre-requisites: 72171 Library Systems and Processes or equivalent knowledge and experience.
The workload is approximately 12 hours per week
CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (New Zealand: $730.00)
***INFO 546 - Bibliographic Organisation Creation of bibliographic records for library resources, including: original cataloguing using FRBR, RDA, AACR2, MARC, DDC and LCSH; evaluation of bibliographic utilities as sources for copy cataloguing; next-generation catalogues; and managing cataloguing operations. Course runs in Trimester 3 (November to February) 2015/6 at Victoria University, Wellington. Students can study on campus or by distance.
This paper can be completed as part of the Master of Information Studies or Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate of Information Studies programmes, or as a single Certificate of Proficiency (COP). The COP is suitable for
* graduate librarians and information professionals wishing to update their professional knowledge, or extend it into fresh areas of information management.
* graduates who are considering entry to the profession and want to experience postgraduate learning.
Pre-requisites: INFO 527
Acceptance is dependent on applicants holding a university degree/appropriate library qualification or extensive experience.
For more information about the course see http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/study/courses/info-546
For more information about the Information Studies programmes, including enrolment information:
http://www.sim.vuw.ac.nz/degrees/mis/index.aspx
CatSIG sponsorship will cover the tuition fee (domestic: $1,235.40)
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* You do not have to be a CatSIG member to apply for sponsorship.
* CatSIG cannot guarantee entry to this course. Our selection of students is conditional on their acceptance into the course. Applicants must ensure they have the correct pre-requisites before applying.
* CatSIG will confirm sponsorship to the successful applicants when they have been selected for the course. The applicants will be responsibility for their own enrolment and acceptance into the course and the initial payment of fees. CatSIG will reimburse the full tuition fee when it can be shown that the applicants have completed and passed the course.
To apply, please write a brief outline of your background and work experience, and how completing the cataloguing paper would benefit you professionally, no more than 1-2 paragraphs.
The closing date for applications for sponsorship is Friday 19th June, 2015.
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Tena tatou katoa
We are pleased to announce that Nga Upoko Tukutuku, the Maori Subject Headings project has completed another upload of new kaupapa/terms. These terms came from the work of Te Whakakaokao, the Maori Subject Headings Working Group, at a hui held in April 2015. There are 7 new terms that have been added to Nga Upoko Tukutuku and are ready for use in library catalogues, and also 20 changed terms. This work has resolved a number of long-standing and significant issues.
Nga kaupapa hou / New terms
•Aratohu ma te pouako = Teachers' guides
•Ngangara = Invertebrates
•Ngohe = Learning activities
•Puoro = Music
•Rangimarie = Peace
•Rauemi = Resources
•Taonga = Something highly prized or valuable, which is rarely seen
Te mahi whakahou / Changes to existing terms
•The new top term, Taonga has been added, which is used to describe something that is rare, highly prized, or valuable.
•Some persistent questions around the use of the terms Ngarara and Ngangara have been resolved. The scope of the term Ngarara has been revised to make it clear that it describes many invertebrate animals including reptiles, spiders, insects, centipedes, and various larvae. It is also used to refer to a creature or supernatural being whose form incites fear. A new narrower term, Ngangara has been added, which is limited to describing invertebrate animals including insects, worms, centipedes, gastropods and various larvae.
•The scope of the term Tohu has been refined to make it clear that this refers to spiritual signs, omens and guidance as well as physical emblems, insignia, and symbols.
•A new term Rangimarie has been added to convey the concept of peace. This is a narrower term of Tikanga tuku iho, which is used for abstract values and principles which underlie Maori social relations and correct conduct. It also relates to Rongomatāne, the personification of peace.
•The scope and relationships of the term Patupaiarehe (used for fairylike creatures who are supernatural beings) have been clarified, and a new Tutukutuku, Tahurangi, has been added.
•The scope of Matauranga has been clarified to make it clear that this refers to theoretical or practical knowledge acquired through education and/or experience.
•A general term for music, Puoro has now been created. This is a narrower term of both Waka toi, Contemporary arts, and Mahi a Rehia, which is used to refer to all Maori traditional pastimes and games.
•The scope of the term Whatu has been refined to make it clear that this refers to a technique of twining to weave.
•A number of terms have been added to describe educational resources. Aratohu ma te pouako can be used for Teachers' resources, while Ngohe is specific to learning activities. There is also a new term Rauemi, which is used for resources in general.
We apologise for the absence of macrons. It has not been possible to include these, for technical reasons relating to the email client.
If you have any questions, or potential terms you want to suggest, please email reo(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:reo@dia.govt.nz>.
Na nga kaimahi o Te Whakakaokao
http://mshupoko.natlib.govt.nz/mshupoko/index.htm
Good afternoon all,
Have you recently completed a cataloguing project, implemented a new system, or completed some cataloguing training? We're getting the June issue of Catapult together and we are looking for interesting cataloguing news from around the country.
If you’ve read something thought-provoking, attended a workshop or watched a stimulating conference presentation and would like to share your thoughts, we’d love to include those too!
If you have something to share with the cataloguing community, could you please send it to one of us before Friday 5th June:
Anoushka McGuire anoushka.mcguire(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:anoushka.mcguire@dia.govt.nz>
Jenny Hammond jenny.hammond(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:jenny.hammond@dia.govt.nz>
Catherine Amey catherine.amey(a)dia.govt.nz<mailto:catherine.amey@dia.govt.nz>
Many thanks!
Anoushka, Jenny and Catherine
Anoushka McGuire | Senior Collection Description Librarian
National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Direct Dial: +64 4 470 4524 | www.natlib.govt.nz<http://www.natlib.govt.nz>
The National Library of New Zealand is part of the Department of Internal Affairs
