Joint PCC SCT/CCS SAC Task Force on Library of Congress Classification Training

The PCC Policy Committee and the ALCTS CCS Executive Committee charge the Joint PCC/CCS Task Force on Library of Congress Classification Training to:

• Evaluate existing training materials for the effective use of Library of Congress classification
• Identify a potential audience for the training
• Determine the comprehensiveness of course materials
• Develop an outline of topics to be covered in the course
• Prepare or contract out the development of course materials for authoritative, standardized training in the use of LC classification
• Share course materials with ALCTS and the PCC
• Prepare progress reports to the PCC Standing Committee on Training and the ALCTS CCS Executive Committee at ALA Midwinter Meetings and Annual Conferences
• Develop and coordinate a pilot program using the course materials
• Refer policy issues which may arise to the PCC/CCS Committee on Continuing Education Training Materials

Time frame:

• Initial reports due September 30, 2005.
• Pilot program (one module run-through) expected Annual 2006.
• Final program content expected Annual 2007.

PCC membership:

• Caroline Miller, UCLA
• Peter Rolla, Stanford University
• Rebecca Uhl, Arizona State University
• Steven Arakawa, Yale University

CCS/SAC membership:

• Lori Robare (Chair), University of Oregon
• Lois Mai Chan, University of Kentucky
• Mark McKnight, University of North Texas
• Daniel Lovins, Yale University
• Lynda Aldana, Johns Hopkins University
• Scott Opasik, Indiana University
• Bruce Trumble, Harvard University

CPSO liaison:

Mary Kay Pietris, LC