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Preconferences from ALCTS

Exciting preconferences are coming your way during this year's American
Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference from ALCTS. Join your
colleagues online or at conference for these events that meet a range of
needs.

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Virtual Preconference

Planning for the Evolving Role of Metadata Services

*June 2–4, 2015. Three 90 minute sessions over three days*
*Tuesday:* Metadata Services for Research Data Management
*Wednesday:* Assessing Metadata Staffing and Workflows
*Thursday:* Techniques and Technologies for Developing Local Controlled
Vocabularies | more
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/060215>

Registration Fees (series of 3 sessions)
    *$109* for ALCTS members
   * $149* for nonmembers
    *$ 50* for retired members and student members

*Single session registration is also available. See Web site
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/060215> for more
information.*
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In-Person Preconferences

Coding for Efficiencies in Cataloging and Metadata: Practical Applications
of XML, XSLT, XQuery, and PyMarc for Library Data
*Thursday, June 25, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. event code: ALC2*

This full-day workshop provides concrete examples and hands-on exercises
for practical applications of coding with library data. | more
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/coding>

Cataloging Special Formats for the Child in All of Us
*Thursday, June 25, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. event code: ALC4 *

This preconference workshop will provide practical information on the
descriptive cataloging of children's materials, using RDA and MARC21.
Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises which will include using
tools and documentation in support of cataloging with RDA. | more
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/kids>

Challenges with Managing Streaming Media and Other Digital Content for
Academic Libraries
*Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. event code: ALC1 *

Providing streaming media services is a challenge for academic libraries.
This workshop will address new issues and trends in the acquisition,
management, and licensing for streaming media and other digital
distribution conduits. | more
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/digitalcontent>

Beyond the Looking Glass. Real World Linked Data: What Does It Take to Make
It Work?
*Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. event code: ALC3 *

Discussions on linked data often focus on the technology alone. What beyond
technology is required for success? | more
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/linked>

Video Demystified: Cataloging with Best Practical Guides
*Friday, June 26, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. event code: ALC5 *

This workshop will provide an overview of cataloging video recordings using
Resource Description and Access (RDA), MARC21, and the newly issued Online
Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) best practices cataloging guides for
DVD/Blu-ray discs and streaming media. | more
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/events/ac/2015/video>

Registration Fees
*Register through the ALA Annual Conference website.
<http://alaac15.ala.org/register-now>*

The price of each full-day preconference is:
    *$219* for ALCTS members*
   * $269* for ALA members
    *$ 99* for retired members and student members
    *$319* for nonmembers
*(ALCTS members: remember to use code ALCTS2015 to receive the discounted
price.)
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