Finding It on the Web
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to use World Wide Web tools to locate information and to manage resources using Netscape tools. Course Description: Lecture and hands-on experience with Netscape. Covers ways of finding information in Internet and World Wide Web sites, and builds on material in Netscape Overview. Presents a variety of information tools, including: online & published resource guides, subject-oriented Web sites, and Web search engines. Strong emphasis on developing personal resource "collections" using bookmarks and other tools. Audience: Those who have already used Netscape software and who need to improve their Internet information-finding skills. Course Level: Advanced Prerequisites: Experience using the World Wide Web
Alternative Web
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to use World Wide Web tools to locate information in the Invisible or Deep-Web, an area 400 to 500 times the size of the surface web. Content resides in searchable databases that can only be discovered by a direct query. Course Description: Lecture and hands-on experience with Netscape or Internet Explorer. The class may include (but is not limited to) ways of finding information in Internet and World Wide web sites that are not searchable with most conventional search engines. Presents a variety of information tools, including online or published resource quides, subject-oriented Web sites, searchable databases, and Web search engines. Strong emphasis on developing personal resource "collections" using bookmarks and other tools. Audience: Those who have experience using search engines. Course Level: Advanced Prerequisites: "Finding It" or experience searching
Special Web Topics: News/Current Events on the World Wide Web
Course Objective: Students completing this course will become acquainted with the various mechanisms and areas of the World Wide Web pertaining to news and current events. The class may include, but is not limited to, newspapers, news services, journals, news magazines, private/public/special interest sites, government sites, etc. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on introduction to the use of the World Wide Web (WWW) for library management and administrative functions using either Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. All Internet protocols (ftp, gopher, telnet, and http) may be used to access Internet information. Audience: Federal agency personnel who will be using the Internet to locate government information Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Finding It: Introduction to Research on the World Wide Web
Special Web Topics: Government Information on the World Wide Web
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to locate federal government information resources on the Internet. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experience designed to introduce the student to the vast federal government information resources on the Internet. Covers executive, judicial, and legislative branch information, with particular attention to effective strategies for locating government information. Also covers a sampling of the World Wide Web sites which have attempted to organize federal government information resources. Audience: Federal agency personnel who will be using Internet to locate government information. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Finding It: Introduction to Research on the World Wide Web
Special Web Topics: Legislative Information on the World Wide Web
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to locate legislative information resources on the Internet. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experience designed to introduce the student to the federal legislative information resources on the Internet. Covers Congressional information (including bill text, bill status, Congressional Record, hearings, committee reports, and public laws) on both Thomas and GPO Access. Also considers ancillary non- government sites which facilitate access to legislative information. Audience: Federal agency personnel who will be using the Internet to locate legislative information. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Finding It: Introduction to Research on the World Wide Web
Special Web Topics: Introduction to Library Information on the World Wide Web
Course Objective: Students completing this course will become acquainted with the various mechanisms and areas of the World Wide Web pertaining to all areas of librarianship in general and administrative/management/technology areas in particular. The class may include, but is not limited to technical services areas, general library management, outsourcing of library functions, consortial arrangements and licensing issues. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on introduction to the use of the World Wide Web (WWW) for library management and administrative functions using either Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. All Internet protocols (ftp, gopher, telnet, and http) may be used to access Internet information. Audience: Designed for those who have knowledge of Internet and who have some experience with the World Wide Web Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Finding It: Introduction to Research on the World Wide Web
Special Web Topics: Library Acquisitions/Collection Development
Course Objective: Students completing this course will become acquainted with the various mechanisms and areas of the World Wide Web pertaining to the acquisition/collection development of library materials. This may include, but not be limited to: web pages confined to the acquisition or collection development of library materials, online utilities, and publisher services or services offered by jobbers, agents, vendors, etc. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on introduction to the use of the World Wide Web (WWW) for library acquisitions/collection development using the "Netscape Navigator/Internet Explorer". The student may gain knowledge of and experience using Internet protocols such as ftp, gopher, telnet, and http for this purpose. Audience: Federal library staff who have knowledge of Internet and who have some experience with the World Wide Web Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Finding It: Introduction to Research on the World Wide Web
Searching the WorldCat for Cataloging
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to search and retrieve records in the OCLC WorldCat. Course Description: A basic introduction to the OCLC WorldCat and techniques for searching, focusing on preparation for the OCLC Online Cataloging and Interlibrary Loan services. search methods covered in the course include numeric and derived search keys, keyword searching, and browsing titles. Audience: Library staff who will be searching in the OCLC Online systems. Course Level: Beginner Prerequisites: None
Searching WorldCat for Resource Sharing
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to search and retrieve records in the OCLC WorldCat to use in OCLC Resource Sharing. Course Description: An introduction to the OCLC WorldCat searching in the Resource Sharing module. Basic, advanced, and expert search techniques will be covered, including short cuts for retrieving the best results for ILL. The class includes lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. Audience: Library staff responsible for Resource Sharing. Course Level: Beginner Prerequisites: None
Effective Strategies for Searching OCLC
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to choose the most cost- effective and efficient search strategy on OCLC Course Description: This course will focus on precision searching utilizing advanced searching techniques. Participants will learn combined and keyword searching, the impact of diacritics and special characters, effective use of qualifiers, corporate and conference name searching, and how to construct searches in the Resource and Authority files. Audience: OCLC users with an interest in improving their OCLC searching. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Searching the WorldCat for Cataloging, or a familiarty with basic OCLC searching.
OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing Basics (ILL)
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to search and retrieve records in the OCLC WorldCat, and generate and respond to ILL requests using WorldCat Resource Sharing in Staff View. Course Description: An introduction to the OCLC WorldCat searching in the Resource Sharing module. Basic, advanced, and expert search techniques will be covered, including short cuts for retrieving the best results for ILL. Other topics include workflow, borrowing, and lending, including deflection, and copyright issues. Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises focus on creating borrowing requests, navigating the Request Manager, implementing and applying Custom Holdings, implementing and applying Constant Data, accessing and updating the ILL Policies Directory, and navigating batch functionality. Audience: Library staff using OCLC interlibrary loan, for either borrowing or lending material. Course Level: Beginner-Intermed. Prerequisites: Searching WorldCat for Resource Sharing recommended.
Copy Cataloging on OCLC
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to use records in the OCLC WorldCat to perform basic copy cataloging. Course Description: An introduction to copy cataloging in the OCLC Online Cataloging service using Connexion. You will learn about: * selecting the best matching OCLC record * interpreting the MARC21 format * incorporating local data into the catalog record * setting holdings and producing offline products * exporting records for your local system * establishing a copy cataloging workflow * locating resources on cataloging rules and standards OCLC Connexion interfaces will be used. For instruction on using CatME, please see Introduction to OCLC CatME (Cataloging MicroEnhancer) Audience: Library staff beginning to catalog on OCLC; those needing an overview or refresher Course Level: Beginner Prerequisites: Searching the WorldCat for Cataloging
Original Cataloging on OCLC
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to create and modify master records in the OCLC WorldCat, applying OCLC input requirements. Course Description: Lecture and hands-on exercises (in OCLC Connexion) furnish an overview of the tools, decision-making, and editing techniques required for construction of OCLC bibliographic records. Topics covered include inputting guidelines and levels of input; choice of the proper OCLC MARC format; using the OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards and other essential cataloging documentation; fundamental MARC tags; incorporating authority work into your workflow; and OCLC online editing functions. Audience: OCLC full members who have done copy cataloging on OCLC, but have not yet contributed master records to the OCLC WorldCat. Course Level: Intermed-Advanced Prerequisites: Introduction to Searching OCLC; knowledge of cataloging principles and the MARC format.
OCLC Authorities
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to use the OCLC Authority file to enhance the quality of access points in their cataloging records. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice with the OCLC Authority File (using OCLC Connexion). Emphasizes effective use of OCLC searching features and interpreting authority records. Covers structure and content of the authority record, including basic and complex references. Compares derived, keyword, and phrase searching methods and explores use of OCLC authority record data beyond the IXX fields. Also covers incorporating authority work in your cataloging workflow. Audience: OCLC members who have already used the Online Cataloging Service for searching and cataloging, and who want to employ the OCLC Authority File. Course Level: Intermed - Advanced Prerequisites: Introduction to Searching OCLC, Copy Cataloging on OCLC
OCLC Pathfinders
Course Objective: Students completing this course will learn how to create online subject guides and finding aids, enabling them to assist patrons in locating online resources. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice with OCLC Pathfinders. Topics covered include: reasons for creating pathfinders; searching and viewing pathfinders; creating and customizing pathfinders; searching the OCLC Resource Catalog; exporting pathfinders and the available export formats; workflow issues. Audience: Library staff interested in organizing resources on the web. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Experience using Netscape or Internet Explorer.
Connexion Demonstration
Course Objective: This no-charge session gives students a basic understanding of the OCLC cataloging interfaces: OCLC Connexion Browser and the Connexion Client. Course Description: These sessions include an online demonstration of OCLC Connexion Browser, Client, a comparison of the features of the various cataloging interfaces, and a discussion of strategies for migrating from OCLC Passport software. Audience: Library staff planning for the migration from Passport or CatME software Course Level: General Prerequisites: None
Connexion Browser for Current OCLC Catalogers
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to perform basic cataloging functions using the OCLC Connexion Browser interface. Course Description: This workhop introduces functionality using the Connexion Browser. You will learn about: customizing the interface; using known WorldCat searching methods to find records; editing records, including constant data; creating new records; using the linked authorities features, using the Save File; updating holdings and producing offline products; and exporting completed records. Workflow issues, enhancements to the Browser interface, and OCLC's plans for migrating from Passport and CatME software to Connexion will also be discussed. Audience: Library staff who have experience cataloging with Passport or CatME software. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Searching the WorldCat for Cataloging; Copy Cataloging on OCLC; knowledge of cataloging and the MARC format; experience using Internet Explorer or Netscape.
Connexion Client for Current OCLC Catalogers
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to perform basic cataloging functions using the OCLC Connexion Client interface. Course Description: This workshop introduces cataloging funtionality using the Connexion Client. You will learn about: customizing the interface; using known WorldCat searching methods to find records; editing records, including constant data; creating new records, using the linked authorities features; using the Save File; updating holdings and producing offline products; and exporting completed records Workflow issues, enhancements to the Client interface, and OCLC's plans for migrating from Passport and CatME software to Connexion will also be discussed. Audience: Library staff who have experience cataloging with Passport or CatME software Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Searching the WorldCat for Cataloging; Copy Cataloging on OCLC; knowledge of cataloging principles and the MARC format; experience with Internet Explorer or Netscape.
Introduction to Searching and Administering FirstSearch
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to perform basic searches using FirstSearch and will be able to use the FirstSearch Administrative Module effectively. Course Description: Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experience with the FirstSearch service. Introduction to the searching features available in FirstSearch and the Administrative Module. Discussion of search strategies and full-text delivery options. Audience: Library staff responsible for implementing the FirstSearch service and assisting patrons using it. Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None
OCLC Local Holdings Maintenance (Union List)
Course Objective: Students completing this course will be able to maintain accurate and current Local Holdings using OCLC Connexion Browser. Course Description: Local Holdings Maintenance recently replaced the OCLC Union Listing service. Learn the basics of creating, editing, and deleting Local Holdings records for serials in the OCLC Connexion Browser and understanding and using the holdings formats and standards. Audience: Library staff who input or modify Local Holdings records. Course Level: Beginner-Intermed. Prerequisites: None. Connexion Browser experience is helpful, but not required.
Managing FEDLINK Products and Services
Course Objective: Provide training on how to use FEDLINK. Course Description: Learn the FEDLINK procurement process from beginning to end. This class will cover FEDLINK contracting procedures, procurement authority and eligibility, and the interagency agreement (IAG) process. The course continues with the benefits of using FEDLINK to procure library services, products and services offered, and how to budget and manage your FEDLINK accounts, including navigating the FEDLINK website to access and interpret monthly bills and statements. Audience: FEDLINK members, agency contract and budget personnel Course Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None
Introduction to the MARC Record
Course Objective: This half-day session offers an introduction to the MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) format. Course Description: Topics covered include a brief history of MARC, organization and structure of a MARC record, definition of common MARC terminology, and use of OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards. Discussions, examples and exercises will focus on fixed and variable fields most common to books as well as a few fields appropriate to other library materials. Audience: New library staff members who need to become more knowledgeable about using MARC. Course Level: Beginner Prerequisites: None
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