Back to basics: two new webinar series start mid-September!

The smell of a new composition notebook, a bright yellow school bus against the crisp blue sky, the satisfaction of sharpening a pencil to perfection…the start of a new school year has us feeling nostalgic. Get that back-to-school feeling and brush up on foundational skills with two webinar series starting in mid-September!

The Fundamentals of Cataloging: Introduction to Original Cataloging webinar series introduces attendees to the key skills and workflows needed to create original records in MARC 21 format and is designed for individuals who have prior training or experience with copy cataloging practices. All presentations in this series will be led by Sarah Schaff (Denison University Library).

Basics of Original Cataloging (Session 1)
Tuesday, 9/14 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Simplifying Original Cataloging Workflows with Tools (Session 2)
Tuesday, 9/21 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Tricks, Resources, and Practice for Original Cataloging (Session 3)
Tuesday, 9/8 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.

New to digitization or thinking about starting a project? Get a solid overview of the steps needed to plan, execute, and assess your work with our Digitization Basics webinar series. Led by experts from Ohio History Connection, these sessions will cover all the basics – from factors to consider before you start to ensuring easy access for your users.

Digitization Basics – Plan Before You Scan (Session 1)
Wednesday, 9/15 | 2:30-4 p.m.

Digitization Basics – Tools & Techniques (Session 2)
Tuesday, 10/5 | 2:30-4 p.m.

Digitization Basics – Providing Access & Measuring Success (Session 3)
Wednesday, 10/27 | 2:30-4 p.m.