2CUL TSI Non-MARC Metadata Working Group
Charge
The aim of the Non-MARC Metadata Working Group is to: (1) examine current policies, practices, and workflows at Columbia and Cornell, (2) working with other 2CUL working groups and library units, propose, develop, and test consolidated and cross-functional workflows, as appropriate. More specifically, the group is charged to:
PHASE 1
- 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
- Working within the team and in concert with other 2CUL working groups and library units, further examine points of discord (if any) to determine which differences are crucial to operations and quality service at each institution and which can be better harmonized to improve efficiency and service and/or eliminate redundancies.
- Review policies, practices, and workflows at each institution for ways in which potentially to leverage existing expertise in order to expand the scope of and capacity for non-MARC metadata work and initiatives.
- Working with the team and in concert with other 2CUL working groups and library units, propose, develop and test the feasibility of collaborative projects and consolidated workflows (if appropriate).
The group is strongly advised to observe the Operating Principles for Technical Services Integration throughout its work.
Leads: Melanie Wacker (Columbia), Jason Kovari (Cornell -- chair)
Other Members: Robbie Blitz (Columbia), Steven Folsom (Cornell), Wendy Kozlowski (Cornell)
Liaison to TSI Steering Committee: Robert Rendall
Timeline:
- Phase 1: March - July 2013; report and recommendations to be submitted to TSI SC by July 31, 2013
- Phase 2: TBD
- Follow-up and ongoing development: January 2014 - June 2015