AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS CATALOGING: TOOLS OF THE TRADE

MLA Annual Conference – Oct. 6, 2010

Amy Pennington

Catalog Librarian, Saint Louis University

Pius XII Memorial Library

apennin5@slu.edu

OVERVIEW:

Videorecordings Sound Recordings Other Materials Organizations Bibliography (Handout) Questions?

VIDEORECORDINGS

VIDEORECORDINGS

Special Challenges Disc identification

Is it a DVD, a CD-ROM, DualDisc, CD/DVD combo, something else?

Sometimes discs are labeled incorrectly

Region coding/TV formats (PAL vs. NTSC)

Newer technologies like Blu-ray, streaming video

DVD Demystified: DVD Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) -http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

Taylor, Jim H. Blu-ray Disc Demystified. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2009.

Questions: Answers:

VIDEORECORDINGS: WEBSITES

IMDb (Internet Movie Database) - http://www.imdb.com/

Alternate/parallel titles, credits, production company info, dates, episode lists and summaries for television series, etc.

Allmovie - http://www.allmovie.com/ Browse by genre, decade, or country Similar works, related works, themes

VIDEORECORDINGS: OTHER RESOURCES

Guide to Cataloging DVD and Blu-ray Discs Using AACR2 and MARC 21 (2008 update) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/capc_files/DVD_guide_final.pdf

Summary Notes for Catalog Records (2002) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/21

Best Practices for Cataloging Streaming Media (2008) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/capc_files/streamingmedia.pdf

VIDEORECORDINGS: GENRE HEADINGS Moving Image Genre/Form Headings - Subject

Cataloging manual H 1913 List of LCSH Moving Image Form Genre Headings

(updated periodically – this link always has the most recent version) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/capc_files/GenreFormHeadingsList.pdf

Genre/Form Headings at the Library of Congress (most updated information, including FAQ) - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/genreformgeneral.html

Presentation by Janis Young at OLAC conference, 2008 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/OLAC.pdf

VIDEORECORDINGS : DISCUSSION LISTS

VIDEOLIB Intended to encourage the broad and lively

discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition, bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions

To subscribe: Send the message "subscribe videolib your name" to listproc@library.berkeley.edu

MEDIALIB A discussion forum for media librarians and

information professionals To subscribe: Send the message "subscribe

medialib your name" to listserv@jiscmail.ac.uk

SOUND RECORDINGS

SOUND RECORDINGS: WEBSITES

Music Cataloging at Yale http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/music/musicat.htm#srcat

Allmusic - http://www.allmusic.com/

IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) http://www.ibdb.com/

SOUND RECORDINGS: OTHER RESOURCES

Guide to Cataloging Playaway Devices (2008) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/capc_files/playawaysPDF.pdf

Guide to Cataloging SlotMusic (2010) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/capc_files/SlotMusic.pdf

Best Practices for Cataloging Streaming Media (2008) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/capc_files/streamingmedia.pdf

SOUND RECORDINGS: OTHER RESOURCES, CONT.

Metadata Standards and Guidelines for Digital Audio (MLA’s Metadata Subcommittee of the Bibliographic Control Committee with the ALA Audio Metadata Task Force) http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/resources/preserv/audio_metadata.pdf

 Advanced Sound Recordings Cataloging Workshop at OLAC 2008 (Robert Freeborn) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/conference/2008/PDFs/SoundRecordingsHandout.pdf

OTHER “NON-PRINT” OR “NON-TRADITIONAL” MATERIALS

OTHER “NONPRINT” OR “NONTRADITIONAL” MATERIALS

Maps (sheet or digital)

Graphic Materials

KitsRealiaVideo Games

Olson, Nancy B. Cataloging of Audiovisual Materials and Other Special Materials: A Manual Based on AACR2 and MARC 21. Westport, Conn: Libraries unlimited, 2008.

Includes chapters on video recordings, sound recordings, graphic materials, cartographic materials, 3-dimensional artifacts & realia, kits, electronic resources, and serials

OTHER “NONPRINT” OR “NONTRADITIONAL” MATERIALS, CONT.

Sheet music/scores

Music Cataloging at Yale http://www.library.yale.edu/cataloging/music/musicat.htm

MLA’s Music Cataloging Bulletin http://musiclibraryassoc.org/publications.aspx?id=231 (subscription information)

ORGANIZATIONS

ORGANIZATIONS: OLAC

OLAC (Online Audiovisual Catalogers) - http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/ Founded in 1980, OLAC is an organization for

catalogers concerned with all types of nonprint materials, including a wide range of digital resources as well as more “traditional” formats: video and sound recordings, websites, maps, multimedia, graphic materials, and realia. Through conferences, workshops, publications, and the electronic discussion list, catalogers exchange information and enjoy expert and practical advice on cataloging audiovisual resources. OLAC became an ALA affiliate in 2008. (http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/1)

ORGANIZATIONS: OLAC, CONT.

Cataloging Tools and Training Documents http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/358

OLAC-L discussion list http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/51

Useful Websites for AV Catalogers http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/62

ORGANIZATIONS: OLAC, CONT.

Committees & Projects http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/6

Newsletter http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/?q=node/59OLAC Cataloger’s Judgment: Questions and Answers (compiled by Jay Weitz)

Upcoming conference in Macon, GA (Oct. 15-17, 2010) http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/conference/2010/index.html

Workshop documents from 2008 conference http://www.olacinc.org/drupal/conference/2008/WorkshopDescriptions.html

ORGANIZATIONS: MLNC

MLNC (Missouri Library Network Corporation) http://www.mlnc.org/

Offers workshops on many topics throughout the state of Missouri

Past workshops include: Cataloging Bootcamp: back to the basics in non-

print formats Cataloging Sound Recordings Cataloging Video Recordings Map Cataloging: The Basics RDA Update

They are always looking for suggestions for workshop topics!

ORGANIZATIONS: MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1931, MLA is the professional organization in the United States devoted to music librarianship and all aspects of music materials in libraries. http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/

Mailing list (MLA-L) http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/member.aspx?id=67

List topics cover more than just cataloging, but cataloging questions come up fairly often

ORGANIZATIONS: MUSIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, CONT.

Educational Outreach Program offers workshops on sound recordings cataloging, music reference, and music collection development/acquisitions http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/employment.aspx?id=350

Music Cataloging Bulletin http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/publications.aspx?id=231

Technical Reports http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/publications.aspx?id=74

MLA’s annual conference and regional meetings often include sessions on music cataloging topics as well

ORGANIZATIONS: MOUG

MOUG (Music OCLC Users Group) http://www.musicoclcusers.org/

MOUG provides an official means of communication and assistance for users of the products and services of the Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC), in the pursuit of quality music coverage in these products and services.

 MOUG-L discussion list http://www.musicoclcusers.org/listserv.html

Best of MOUG, 8th Edition (2008) http://www.musicoclcusers.org/best_of_moug_order_form.htm

ORGANIZATIONS: MOUG, CONT.

NACO-Music Project (a joint effort among MOUG, OCLC, and the Library of Congress to contribute authority records to LC's authority file) http://www.musicoclcusers.org/NMP/index.html

Newsletter http://www.musicoclcusers.org/newsletter.html

Cataloging Tools (sheet music, uniform titles, reference works, etc.) http://www.musicoclcusers.org/catools.htm

ORGANIZATIONS: ALCTS

ALCTS (ALA division – Association for Library Collections and Technical Services) http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/index.cfm

 ALCTS is the premier resource for information specialists in collection development, preservation, and technical services. We are the leader in the development of principles, standards, and best practices for creating, collecting, organizing, delivering, and preserving information resources in all forms.

 Webinars “Cataloging Icky Things” and its follow-up “Cataloging more icky

things, or, If you can catalog a book, you can catalog this stuff too!”

Upcoming webinars on RDA and FRBR http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/confevents/upcoming/w

ebinar/cat/index.cfm

ORGANIZATIONS: ALCTS, CONT.

e-Forums Variety of topics, some of which are

cataloging-related http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/confev

ents/upcoming/e-forum/index.cfm

ALA pre-conferences 2010 - “Map Cataloging: From Hard Copy to

Digital” 2009 - “Cataloging Digital Media Back to

the Future!” and “Streaming Media and Proliferating E-Books: Acquiring and Managing Emerging Formats” http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/confevents/upcoming/ala/index.cfm

BIBCO STANDARD RECORDS

BIBCO Standard Record for: Notated Music and Sound Recordings (BSR/SCO and

BSR/SR) - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/bibco/BSRSCOREC-Final-Report.pdf

Cartographic Materials (BSR/CART) - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/bibco/BSRCART-Final-Report.pdf

Graphic Materials (BSR/Graphic) - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/bibco/BSRGM-Final-Report.pdf

Visual Materials (BSR/Visual) - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/bibco/BSRPVM-Final-Report.pdf

Electronic Resources (BSR/E-Resources) - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/bibco/BSRER-Final-Report.pdf

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF RESOURCES

Handout Includes additional resources not mentioned

in the presentation “Selected” – not a comprehensive list Slides and handouts posted online (also as

PDFs)

QUESTIONS??

Thank you!