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I have added Karen's talk title and description to the schedule, FYI. -- jaf On 2/19/08 9:56 AM, "Karen Coyle" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I see that there aren't links from the keynoter talks, so here's what I > sent to Jeremy for my talk on Wednesday a.m. > > Title: R&D: Can Resource Description become Rigorous Data? > > Work is beginning to transform the eloquent yet arcane texts called > "library cataloging records" into data elements that will play well in > the Web. Beginning with the upcoming revised cataloging rules, called > Resource Description and Access, a team of researchers is exploring the > abstract model behind bibliographic description. Coyle will cover the > philosophy behind the project and will discuss current progress and > goals, as well as fears, risks, and even some confusion. > > kc > > Daniel Chudnov wrote: >> To everyone attending code4libcon in Portland next week - be advised >> that the schedule is rounding into place, with some new additions you >> might not have heard about if you're not on the code4libcon-list: >> >> - The schedule is up to date at: >> >> http://code4lib.org/conference/2008/schedule >> >> - The three original pre-conference workshops (Evergreen, LibraryFind, >> Zotero) are all full up but should be great! >> >> - A separate KohaCamp will also take place Monday >> >> - For anyone not already attending the above, an unconference space is >> set up for Monday, too >> >> - Happy Hours are scheduled for both Tuesday and Wednesday, and >> everyone is invited! >> >> - A page listing proposed breakout sessions is available, please add >> your ideas in advance to help us all decide which to attend. >> >> >> All of the events mentioned above are scheduled to take place at the >> conference hotel. Links to more info about KohaCamp, unconference >> space, and the breakout sessions are right inline on the schedule. >> >> I'd encourage everyone attending the conference to consider joining the >> code4libcon list. You don't have to, but since we don't always make the >> point of copying every important message to this list, you're less >> likely to miss something. And you're more likely to be able to help >> ensure that this conference is the conference you want it to be! >> >> Looking forward to seeing everybody soon, -Dan >> >> > > -- > ----------------------------------- > Karen Coyle / Digital Library Consultant > [log in to unmask] http://www.kcoyle.net > ph.: 510-540-7596 skype: kcoylenet > fx.: 510-848-3913 > mo.: 510-435-8234 > ------------------------------------ =============================================== Jeremy Frumkin Head, Emerging Technologies and Services 121 The Valley Library, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331-4501 [log in to unmask] 541.602.4905 541.737.3453 (Fax) =============================================== " Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. " - Emerson