Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
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RDA in Practice: Enrichment vs. Original Cataloging
5/14/2019
Learning Objectives:
Casey Cheney is vice president of automation services at Backstage Library Works, where she has spent the past 16 years creating and managing metadata for libraries around the world. Casey has been a project manager and product manager, served on the metadata services and automation teams, and played a key role in Backstage’s independent NACO contributor certification. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
5/14/2019
Learning Objectives:
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Participants will understand the major differences between AACR2 and RDA records.
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Participants will consider how RDA changes affect the user experience.
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Using side-by-side examples, participants will explore the benefits and limitations of automated RDA enrichment versus original RDA cataloging.
Casey Cheney is vice president of automation services at Backstage Library Works, where she has spent the past 16 years creating and managing metadata for libraries around the world. Casey has been a project manager and product manager, served on the metadata services and automation teams, and played a key role in Backstage’s independent NACO contributor certification. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect
To Tag, or Not to Tag? Implementing RFID at Your Library
3/31/2020
RFID promises to revolutionize circulation at your library, from checkout and returns to inventory and security. But once the equipment is installed, what does it really take to place an individually encoded RFID tag on every one of the thousands of items in your collection?
We’d like to walk you through the process.
Learning Objectives:
John Reese is vice president of on-site services at Backstage Library Works. He earned his MLS from Brigham Young University and has been immersed in libraries and library technology for more than 30 years. John has presided over on-site collections management projects for RFID tagging, inventory, weeding, and reclassification. His teams have counted, relabeled, cleaned, shifted, moved, and interfiled tens of millions of books.
When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
Location: Online via Adobe Connect
3/31/2020
RFID promises to revolutionize circulation at your library, from checkout and returns to inventory and security. But once the equipment is installed, what does it really take to place an individually encoded RFID tag on every one of the thousands of items in your collection?We’d like to walk you through the process.
Learning Objectives:
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Consider RFID tag types, shapes, and sizes for optimized device reading, along with where to place them on books and media
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Understand the tagging process at the item level and at the project level
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Know why and how to disable older, non-ISO tags when implementing an updated RFID system
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Explore project management considerations to ensure that a collection is tagged completely, correctly, and quickly
John Reese is vice president of on-site services at Backstage Library Works. He earned his MLS from Brigham Young University and has been immersed in libraries and library technology for more than 30 years. John has presided over on-site collections management projects for RFID tagging, inventory, weeding, and reclassification. His teams have counted, relabeled, cleaned, shifted, moved, and interfiled tens of millions of books.When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
Location: Online via Adobe Connect
Respecting Authority: An Intro to Subject Analysis for Copy Catalogers
10/22/2020
Location: Online via Zoom
10/22/2020
Subject cataloging gets a bad rap as fussy and hard to learn. While mastery takes time, there are smaller steps copy catalogers can take to expand their knowledge and improve the use of subject terms in their catalogs. This brief workshop will introduce you to some of the most common subject systems, rules, and principles with a focus on Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Learning objectives:
- Attendees will gain an introductory understanding of subject heading systems and basic rules for their application
- Attendees will acquire tools and workflows to assess the quality of subject headings in copy cataloging records
- We will discuss the role of cataloger's judgment and bias in subject cataloging
Presenter:
Misty Alvaro is the Catalog Librarian for the Columbus Metropolitan Library. She received her MLIS after achieving a degree in Japanese and Italian at the Ohio State University. Misty has worked in public and technical services at a variety of library types including academic, public, and special libraries; she loves to talk about how all of them are awesome.
Location: Online via Zoom
Respecting Authority: An Intro to Subject Analysis for Copy Catalogers
10/22/2020
Location: Online via Zoom
10/22/2020
Subject cataloging gets a bad rap as fussy and hard to learn. While mastery takes time, there are smaller steps copy catalogers can take to expand their knowledge and improve the use of subject terms in their catalogs. This brief workshop will introduce you to some of the most common subject systems, rules, and principles with a focus on Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Learning objectives:
- Attendees will gain an introductory understanding of subject heading systems and basic rules for their application
- Attendees will acquire tools and workflows to assess the quality of subject headings in copy cataloging records
- We will discuss the role of cataloger's judgment and bias in subject cataloging
Presenter:
Misty Alvaro is the Catalog Librarian for the Columbus Metropolitan Library. She received her MLIS after achieving a degree in Japanese and Italian at the Ohio State University. Misty has worked in public and technical services at a variety of library types including academic, public, and special libraries; she loves to talk about how all of them are awesome.
When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
Location: Online via Zoom
Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting
11/4/2021
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with other directors. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Jane Kirkland.
Location: Online via Zoom
11/4/2021
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with other directors. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Jane Kirkland.
Location: Online via Zoom
MARCs of Quality: vetting bibliographic records
12/8/2021
What is a MARC record, and more importantly, what is a good MARC record? Whether you’re vetting vendor-supplied records, copy cataloging, or creating original records, you will get something out of this webinar. We’ll take a quick tour of the MARC bibliographic format, explaining some of the fields that are important for a functional catalog. Then we’ll tackle some of the most frequent asked questions about cataloging: How many subject headings should a record have? Do we need contents and summary notes? What about series?
Learning Objectives:
Participants will
Mike Monaco is Coordinator, Cataloging Services at The University of Akron University Libraries. He has worked as a cataloger in public and academic libraries for twenty years. He has served as chair of the ALCTS Catalog Form and Function Interest Group, Coordinator of the Ohio Library Council Technical Services Division, and Chair of the Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians Board, and presented at the ALA Annual Conference in 2019 and the Library Collective’s 2020 conference.
Location: Online via Zoom
12/8/2021
What is a MARC record, and more importantly, what is a good MARC record? Whether you’re vetting vendor-supplied records, copy cataloging, or creating original records, you will get something out of this webinar. We’ll take a quick tour of the MARC bibliographic format, explaining some of the fields that are important for a functional catalog. Then we’ll tackle some of the most frequent asked questions about cataloging: How many subject headings should a record have? Do we need contents and summary notes? What about series?
Learning Objectives:
Participants will
- Be able to tell if a MARC record is complete enough to be ingested by their catalog and provide meaningful access
- Be able to identify the most common subject heading systems and whether a record has sufficient headings
- Understand how series statements are used, and where to find series information
Mike Monaco is Coordinator, Cataloging Services at The University of Akron University Libraries. He has worked as a cataloger in public and academic libraries for twenty years. He has served as chair of the ALCTS Catalog Form and Function Interest Group, Coordinator of the Ohio Library Council Technical Services Division, and Chair of the Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians Board, and presented at the ALA Annual Conference in 2019 and the Library Collective’s 2020 conference.Location: Online via Zoom
MARCs of Quality: vetting bibliographic records
12/8/2021
What is a MARC record, and more importantly, what is a good MARC record? Whether you’re vetting vendor-supplied records, copy cataloging, or creating original records, you will get something out of this webinar. We’ll take a quick tour of the MARC bibliographic format, explaining some of the fields that are important for a functional catalog. Then we’ll tackle some of the most frequent asked questions about cataloging: How many subject headings should a record have? Do we need contents and summary notes? What about series?
Learning Objectives:
Participants will
Mike Monaco is Coordinator, Cataloging Services at The University of Akron University Libraries. He has worked as a cataloger in public and academic libraries for twenty years. He has served as chair of the ALCTS Catalog Form and Function Interest Group, Coordinator of the Ohio Library Council Technical Services Division, and Chair of the Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians Board, and presented at the ALA Annual Conference in 2019 and the Library Collective’s 2020 conference.
Location: Online via Zoom
12/8/2021
What is a MARC record, and more importantly, what is a good MARC record? Whether you’re vetting vendor-supplied records, copy cataloging, or creating original records, you will get something out of this webinar. We’ll take a quick tour of the MARC bibliographic format, explaining some of the fields that are important for a functional catalog. Then we’ll tackle some of the most frequent asked questions about cataloging: How many subject headings should a record have? Do we need contents and summary notes? What about series?Learning Objectives:
Participants will
- Be able to tell if a MARC record is complete enough to be ingested by their catalog and provide meaningful access
- Be able to identify the most common subject heading systems and whether a record has sufficient headings
- Understand how series statements are used, and where to find series information
Mike Monaco is Coordinator, Cataloging Services at The University of Akron University Libraries. He has worked as a cataloger in public and academic libraries for twenty years. He has served as chair of the ALCTS Catalog Form and Function Interest Group, Coordinator of the Ohio Library Council Technical Services Division, and Chair of the Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians Board, and presented at the ALA Annual Conference in 2019 and the Library Collective’s 2020 conference.Location: Online via Zoom
Embracing Equity in Cataloging: Critical cataloging steps you can take
4/28/2022
Critical cataloging as a subset of Critical Librarianship has been around for decades but has been getting more well-known and gaining support recently. In this presentation we will review what critical cataloging is, the changes that the Library of Congress has been making recently, and what libraries can do locally to support a more ethical catalog.
Learning objectives:
Chloe Bragg is the Cataloging Librarian at the Ingalls Library at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She received her MLIS after achieving a degree in Anthropology at Kent State University. Chloe has worked in technical services in academic and special libraries. She is passionate about DEI issues in librarianship, especially in critical librarianship and critical cataloging.
Location: Online via Zoom
4/28/2022
Critical cataloging as a subset of Critical Librarianship has been around for decades but has been getting more well-known and gaining support recently. In this presentation we will review what critical cataloging is, the changes that the Library of Congress has been making recently, and what libraries can do locally to support a more ethical catalog.
Learning objectives:
- Attendees will review principles of critical/ethical cataloging
- Attendees will learn about changes the Library of Congress is actively making and how to stay updated
- Attendees will identify ways to implement ethical cataloging choices locally
Chloe Bragg is the Cataloging Librarian at the Ingalls Library at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She received her MLIS after achieving a degree in Anthropology at Kent State University. Chloe has worked in technical services in academic and special libraries. She is passionate about DEI issues in librarianship, especially in critical librarianship and critical cataloging.
Location: Online via Zoom
Embracing Equity in Cataloging: Critical cataloging steps you can take
4/28/2022
Critical cataloging as a subset of Critical Librarianship has been around for decades but has been getting more well-known and gaining support recently. In this presentation we will review what critical cataloging is, the changes that the Library of Congress has been making recently, and what libraries can do locally to support a more ethical catalog.
Learning objectives:
Chloe Bragg is the Cataloging Librarian at the Ingalls Library at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She received her MLIS after achieving a degree in Anthropology at Kent State University. Chloe has worked in technical services in academic and special libraries. She is passionate about DEI issues in librarianship, especially in critical librarianship and critical cataloging.
Location: Online via Zoom
4/28/2022
Critical cataloging as a subset of Critical Librarianship has been around for decades but has been getting more well-known and gaining support recently. In this presentation we will review what critical cataloging is, the changes that the Library of Congress has been making recently, and what libraries can do locally to support a more ethical catalog.Learning objectives:
- Attendees will review principles of critical/ethical cataloging
- Attendees will learn about changes the Library of Congress is actively making and how to stay updated
- Attendees will identify ways to implement ethical cataloging choices locally
Chloe Bragg is the Cataloging Librarian at the Ingalls Library at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She received her MLIS after achieving a degree in Anthropology at Kent State University. Chloe has worked in technical services in academic and special libraries. She is passionate about DEI issues in librarianship, especially in critical librarianship and critical cataloging.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cataloging Unusual Items
7/21/2022
Has anyone ever asked you to catalog a bicycle? Libraries have been adding more and more non-book materials to our catalogs: models, tools, toys… even ukuleles. This session will discuss content versus carrier for non-books, then walk through the most important descriptive data for any format. Build the confidence to catalog all your weirdest stuff!
Learning Objectives:
Misty Alvaro is the Materials Manager for Columbus Metropolitan Library, in charge of all cataloging and processing operations. They have worked in public, academic, and special libraries; in all functional areas from circulation and public services librarianship to special collections cataloging and management.
Location: Online via Zoom
7/21/2022
Has anyone ever asked you to catalog a bicycle? Libraries have been adding more and more non-book materials to our catalogs: models, tools, toys… even ukuleles. This session will discuss content versus carrier for non-books, then walk through the most important descriptive data for any format. Build the confidence to catalog all your weirdest stuff!
Learning Objectives:
- Identify content versus carrier fields in RDA MARC21 bib records
- Include crucial descriptions to maximize searchability
- Use a “weird stuff” template as a starting point in future cataloging
Misty Alvaro is the Materials Manager for Columbus Metropolitan Library, in charge of all cataloging and processing operations. They have worked in public, academic, and special libraries; in all functional areas from circulation and public services librarianship to special collections cataloging and management.Location: Online via Zoom
Cataloging Unusual Items
7/21/2022
Recorded 7/21/2022
Has anyone ever asked you to catalog a bicycle? Libraries have been adding more and more non-book materials to our catalogs: models, tools, toys… even ukuleles. This session will discuss content versus carrier for non-books, then walk through the most important descriptive data for any format. Build the confidence to catalog all your weirdest stuff!
Learning Objectives:
Misty Alvaro is the Materials Manager for Columbus Metropolitan Library, in charge of all cataloging and processing operations. They have worked in public, academic, and special libraries; in all functional areas from circulation and public services librarianship to special collections cataloging and management.
Location: Online via Zoom
7/21/2022
Recorded 7/21/2022Has anyone ever asked you to catalog a bicycle? Libraries have been adding more and more non-book materials to our catalogs: models, tools, toys… even ukuleles. This session will discuss content versus carrier for non-books, then walk through the most important descriptive data for any format. Build the confidence to catalog all your weirdest stuff!
Learning Objectives:
- Identify content versus carrier fields in RDA MARC21 bib records
- Include crucial descriptions to maximize searchability
- Use a “weird stuff” template as a starting point in future cataloging
Misty Alvaro is the Materials Manager for Columbus Metropolitan Library, in charge of all cataloging and processing operations. They have worked in public, academic, and special libraries; in all functional areas from circulation and public services librarianship to special collections cataloging and management.Location: Online via Zoom
Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting
3/16/2023
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
3/16/2023
Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers. This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Melissa Lattanzi.
Location: Online via Zoom
Library Bootcamp: Intro to Cataloging
11/30/2023
So what really IS cataloging, anyway? Why do we do it? What does a typical cataloger's day look like? Geared toward non-catalogers and brand-new catalogers, this session will share introductory vocabulary, concepts, and principles of cataloging, as well as advice for pursuing technical services work.
Learning Objectives:
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Libraries. They are a member of CML's DEI Committee and are passionate about equity, inclusion, and representation in library collections. Most importantly, Misty loves answering questions!
Location: Online via Zoom
11/30/2023
So what really IS cataloging, anyway? Why do we do it? What does a typical cataloger's day look like? Geared toward non-catalogers and brand-new catalogers, this session will share introductory vocabulary, concepts, and principles of cataloging, as well as advice for pursuing technical services work.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand why and how libraries catalog materials
- Gain new vocabulary to discuss library catalogs
- Learn to "read" catalog records at a basic level.
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Libraries. They are a member of CML's DEI Committee and are passionate about equity, inclusion, and representation in library collections. Most importantly, Misty loves answering questions!Location: Online via Zoom
Library Bootcamp: Intro to Cataloging
11/30/2023
Recorded 11/30/23
So what really IS cataloging, anyway? Why do we do it? What does a typical cataloger's day look like? Geared toward non-catalogers and brand-new catalogers, this session will share introductory vocabulary, concepts, and principles of cataloging, as well as advice for pursuing technical services work.
Learning Objectives:
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Libraries. They are a member of CML's DEI Committee and are passionate about equity, inclusion, and representation in library collections. Most importantly, Misty loves answering questions!
Location: Online via Zoom
11/30/2023
Recorded 11/30/23So what really IS cataloging, anyway? Why do we do it? What does a typical cataloger's day look like? Geared toward non-catalogers and brand-new catalogers, this session will share introductory vocabulary, concepts, and principles of cataloging, as well as advice for pursuing technical services work.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand why and how libraries catalog materials
- Gain new vocabulary to discuss library catalogs
- Learn to "read" catalog records at a basic level.
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Libraries. They are a member of CML's DEI Committee and are passionate about equity, inclusion, and representation in library collections. Most importantly, Misty loves answering questions!Location: Online via Zoom
Question MARC: is that all there is?
4/17/2024
Non-MARC metadata gets a lot of air time, but what is it? While MARC is still the most popular cataloging standard code, many other options are on the scene. We'll discuss popular metadata schema and their common uses. Explore metadata codes and standards that are used in library, archive, and museum environments in this highly accessible, beginner-friendly session.
Learning Objectives:
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Library. Misty has taught cataloging courses since 2014 and loves to hula hoop.
Location: Online
Via Zoom
4/17/2024
Non-MARC metadata gets a lot of air time, but what is it? While MARC is still the most popular cataloging standard code, many other options are on the scene. We'll discuss popular metadata schema and their common uses. Explore metadata codes and standards that are used in library, archive, and museum environments in this highly accessible, beginner-friendly session.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the distinction between MARC and other codes used in cataloging.
- Gain a broader understanding of the concept of metadata.
- Build awareness of common uses of different metadata types.
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Library. Misty has taught cataloging courses since 2014 and loves to hula hoop.Location: Online
Via Zoom
Question MARC: is that all there is?
4/17/2024
Recorded 4/17/24
Non-MARC metadata gets a lot of air time, but what is it? While MARC is still the most popular cataloging standard code, many other options are on the scene. We'll discuss popular metadata schema and their common uses. Explore metadata codes and standards that are used in library, archive, and museum environments in this highly accessible, beginner-friendly session.
Learning Objectives:
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Library. Misty has taught cataloging courses since 2014 and loves to hula hoop.
Location: Online
Via Zoom
4/17/2024
Recorded 4/17/24Non-MARC metadata gets a lot of air time, but what is it? While MARC is still the most popular cataloging standard code, many other options are on the scene. We'll discuss popular metadata schema and their common uses. Explore metadata codes and standards that are used in library, archive, and museum environments in this highly accessible, beginner-friendly session.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the distinction between MARC and other codes used in cataloging.
- Gain a broader understanding of the concept of metadata.
- Build awareness of common uses of different metadata types.
Misty Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Library. Misty has taught cataloging courses since 2014 and loves to hula hoop.Location: Online
Via Zoom
A Day for Collection Management and Technical Services
5/8/2025
Cataloging Unusual Items
Location: Twinsburg Public Library
10050 Ravenna Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087
This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.
5/8/2025
We are excited to be offering the Day for Collection Management and Technical Services. We have a great line up below and we will end the day with a roundtable discussion.
Curating Community Collections: The Critical Role of Technical Services
Diversity in collections is a hot topic—how does it affect Technical Services?
In this interactive (bring your questions!) workshop, we will look at the role of selectors, acquisition team members, catalogers, and processors as we discuss the pivotal role that Tech Services plays in ensuring the diverse needs of our community members are met. Practical problem-solving for libraries large and small (including consortia issues!) will be the focus of this workshop. Participants will learn: the pros and cons of various types of diversity audits and what the results mean for technical services, what selection, acquisition, cataloging, and processing departments each need to know to avoid common pitfalls and work efficiently to help connect community members with diverse resources.
Presenters:
Wendy Bartlett began her library career in 2000 as the assistant director of the Kent Free Library in Kent, Ohio. In 2006, she joined Cuyahoga County Public Library as the manager for the Beachwood branch. In 2009, she became the Fiction Buyer for CCPL, and in 2012, she became the Collection Development & Acquisitions Manager, centralizing selection for the system, launching a floating collection, and developing merchandising solutions. Prior to becoming a librarian, Wendy was the Regional Manager for the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Borders Books & Music stores.
Wendy has several publications to her credit, including Floating Collections: A Collection Development Model for Long-Term Success (2014) and Curating Community Collections: A Holistic Approach to Diverse Collection Development with co-author Mary Schreiber.
Mary Schreiber is the branch manager of the Brooklyn Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, near Cleveland, OH. Prior to that, she worked in collection development for 13 years as a youth and world languages materials selector. An avid reader and book evaluator, she served on the 2016 Newbery Award and the 2021 Caldecott Award Committees. Her latest book with Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, Curating Community Collections: A Holistic Approach to Diverse Collection Development, published in 2024.
Curating Community Collections: The Critical Role of Technical Services
Diversity in collections is a hot topic—how does it affect Technical Services?
In this interactive (bring your questions!) workshop, we will look at the role of selectors, acquisition team members, catalogers, and processors as we discuss the pivotal role that Tech Services plays in ensuring the diverse needs of our community members are met. Practical problem-solving for libraries large and small (including consortia issues!) will be the focus of this workshop. Participants will learn: the pros and cons of various types of diversity audits and what the results mean for technical services, what selection, acquisition, cataloging, and processing departments each need to know to avoid common pitfalls and work efficiently to help connect community members with diverse resources.
Presenters:
Wendy Bartlett began her library career in 2000 as the assistant director of the Kent Free Library in Kent, Ohio. In 2006, she joined Cuyahoga County Public Library as the manager for the Beachwood branch. In 2009, she became the Fiction Buyer for CCPL, and in 2012, she became the Collection Development & Acquisitions Manager, centralizing selection for the system, launching a floating collection, and developing merchandising solutions. Prior to becoming a librarian, Wendy was the Regional Manager for the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Borders Books & Music stores.Wendy has several publications to her credit, including Floating Collections: A Collection Development Model for Long-Term Success (2014) and Curating Community Collections: A Holistic Approach to Diverse Collection Development with co-author Mary Schreiber.
Mary Schreiber is the branch manager of the Brooklyn Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, near Cleveland, OH. Prior to that, she worked in collection development for 13 years as a youth and world languages materials selector. An avid reader and book evaluator, she served on the 2016 Newbery Award and the 2021 Caldecott Award Committees. Her latest book with Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, Curating Community Collections: A Holistic Approach to Diverse Collection Development, published in 2024.Cataloging Unusual Items
Has anyone ever asked you to catalog a bicycle? Libraries have been adding more and more non-book materials to our catalogs: models, tools, toys… even ukuleles. This session will discuss content versus carrier for non-books, then walk through the most important descriptive data for any format. Build the confidence to catalog all your weirdest stuff!
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
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Identify content versus carrier fields in RDA MARC21 bib records
-
Include crucial descriptions to maximize searchability
-
Use a “weird stuff” template as a starting point in future cataloging
Presenter:
Mist Alvaro has worked in academic, public, and special libraries, but public libraries are their forever home. They worked in every possible public services department and technical services before landing their perfect gig as a cataloging and processing manager at Columbus Metropolitan Libraries. They are a member of CML's DEI Committee and are passionate about equity, inclusion, and representation in library collections. Most importantly, Mist loves answering questions!
Take Advantage: Strategies for Successful Management of Your Library's Overdrive Collection
Learn tips and tricks for managing your library's Overdrive Advantage Collection. Set holds ratios to meet patron demand on time and stay in budget. Determine the purpose of your collection within the confines of a consortium and achieve your circulation goals.
Presenter:
Kristin Casale spent the bulk of her career in children's services, and is now the collection development manager at The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library.She has presented programs for NEO-RLS through the years, and is excited to present about collection development for the first time.
Learn tips and tricks for managing your library's Overdrive Advantage Collection. Set holds ratios to meet patron demand on time and stay in budget. Determine the purpose of your collection within the confines of a consortium and achieve your circulation goals.
Presenter:
Kristin Casale spent the bulk of her career in children's services, and is now the collection development manager at The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library.She has presented programs for NEO-RLS through the years, and is excited to present about collection development for the first time.Location: Twinsburg Public Library
10050 Ravenna Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087
This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.
Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning Community Meeting
12/4/2025
Location: Online
Via Zoom
12/4/2025
We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and collaboration. Our traditional networking meetings are now Active Learning Communities—dynamic spaces designed for shared learning, real conversation, and practical support.
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges. You'll also get a guided introduction to our new message boards, which will help keep the conversation going long after the meeting ends.
This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Hilllary Brown.
Location: Online
Via Zoom
Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning Community Meeting
4/15/2026
Location: Online
Via Zoom
4/15/2026
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.
This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices. You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Hilllary Brown.
Location: Online
Via Zoom