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- Compile an inventory of non-MARC metadata staffing and expertise at both Columbia and Cornell; compare current job assignments -- "metadata librarian" can mean very different things in different institutions. (deadline: April 10)
- Examine and evaluate reporting and decision-making structures at both institutions. (deadline: May 1)
- Compile an inventory of all policies, practices, and workflows involving non-MARC metadata activity at both institutions -- including systems and schemas. (deadline: May 15)
- Identify dependencies and limitations inherent in working with other functional areas at Columbia and Cornell, both within and beyond technical services. (deadline: May 29)
- If possible, establish baseline productivity numbers for activities and projects at each institution to allow for future assessment of potential changes and development associated with 2CUL TSI. (deadline: June 12)
- Recommendations regarding a work plan and critical issues to explore in Phase 2 of the group's assignment (deadline: July 25)
PHASE 2
The Originally, the aim of the second stage of TSI is was to begin the incremental integration of technical services workflows, practices, policies, and projects. However, with the change in direction for TSI in June 2014, the revised aim of the second stage of TSI is to pursue those collaborative projects and alliances that are most promising with regard to quality, productivity, improvement, and innovation. Based on the findings of the Non-MARC Metadata Working Group during Phase 1, this means:
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