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Outlines the mission and responsibilities of the department and provides access to the tools used to accomplish this work.

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Mission

Knowledge Organization and Metadata Services Department describes and organizes the resources provided by the Lewis J. Ort Library; maintains the accuracy of the data found in the Library catalog; and preserves the tangible library collections to the extent that our resources allow. 

Primary responsibilities

Describes and organizes the resources provided by the Lewis J. Ort Library:

  • Catalogs all formats of newly arrived resources efficiently and accurately, following current international standards and practices;
  • Performs subject analysis of resources by reviewing and applying Library of Congress Subject Headings and related controlled thesaurus entries;
  • Assigns classification (or call number) based upon the subject analysis, using the Library of Congress Classification schedule, accession number or internal classification schedule;
  • Codes library database appropriately to allow searching, identification, and retrieval of library resources
  • Re-catalogs retrospective resources to provide or improve access;

Maintains the accuracy of the data found in the Library catalog:

  • Performs analysis of library data for the purpose of library database maintenance;
  • Maintains the bibliographic, holdings and item information in the library catalog;
  • Improves quality of OCLC bibliographic records of resources owned by the Library;
  • Maintains accurate holdings in OCLC for international access to Library materials through Interlibrary loan;

Preserves the tangible library collections to the extent that our resources allow:

  • Prepares newly cataloged resources for use by: protecting the covers, identifying ownership and adhering location labels to items:
  • Protects unique or fragile items using archival methods within our means;
  • Oversees the bindery process for monograph and serial titles;
  • Assists the Special Collections/Archivist Librarian with preservation projects.

Virginia Williams

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Virginia Williams
Contact:
Lewis J. Ort Library
1 Susan Eisel Drive
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD 21532
301-687-4884

Metadata Creation

"That is what is so great about metadata creation. It's a puzzle, it's research, it's creative and it helps others find these great resources. That's why I love it so." -- December 6, 2019
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