(Please excuse cross-posting) Dear colleagues,
Happy New Year of 2024! The ALA Core MARC Formats Transition Interest Group would like to invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2024 ALA Core IG Week, March 4-8. The IG's session will be held online on March 6, 2024, from 2-3 pm (CST)/3-4pm (EST)/12-1pm (PST). The IG will explore the MARC format and its transition in the linked data environment, covering a range of topics, and welcome your proposal. Theme: MARC and Its Transition in the Linked Data (LD) Environment Possible topics could include (but are not limited to): * Pilot projects testing the feasibility of transitioning from MARC to LD models * Strategies for managing the coexistence of MARC and LD during the transitional phase * Tools and techniques for integrating LD practices into existing MARC-based workflows * Challenges libraries face in transitioning from MARC to the LD environment Each presenter will be allotted either 15 minutes for a full presentation or 5-10 minutes for a light presentation. Please include in your proposal the following information: Presentation title Presenter name(s), affiliation & email(s) A brief (250 words or less) summary of the topic Preferred time to present the topic Please submit your proposal to the IG Co-chairs, Sai Deng (sai.d...@ucf.edu<mailto:sai.d...@ucf.edu>) and Keiko Suzuki (suzu...@newschool.edu<mailto:suzu...@newschool.edu>) by Friday, February 2, 2024. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you! ALA Core MARC Formats Transition Interest Group Co-Chairs Sai Deng (sai.d...@ucf.edu<mailto:sai.d...@ucf.edu>) Keiko Suzuki (suzu...@newschool.edu<mailto:suzu...@newschool.edu>)
