GPO/MARCIVE Cataloging Distribution Pilot Project

The United States Government Printing Office has contracted with MARCIVE, Inc. for a Cataloging Record Distribution Pilot Project in which a selection of Federal depository libraries will be chosen to participate. For this pilot, GPO bibliographic records will be distributed from GPO's Integrated Library System (ILS) to participating libraries.   This pilot will serve as a test of the record distribution process. This test will help determine if the catalog records meet the needs of FDLP libraries and are compatible with libraries' workflows.

GPO will evaluate the success of the delivery mechanism pilot and report back to the FDLP community on outcomes and next steps. GPO will take lessons learned from this pilot to look at a long-term solution for bibliographic record distribution. 

To learn more about the Cataloging Record Distribution Pilot Project, read the frequently asked questions here: <http://www.fdlp.gov/home/tutorials/cataloging-record-distribution-pilot>.

View detailed information on how to complete the Pilot Profile here: <http://www.fdlp.gov/home/repository/doc_download/1110-pilot-profile-form-guide-for-the-cataloging-and-distribution-pilot>.

Complete the Pilot Profile Application form <http://www.fdlp.gov/component/form/?form_id=39> to become a participating library in the Cataloging Record Distribution Pilot Project. All applications for participation must be submitted no later than January 11, 2010. Selected libraries will be notified in February, 2010.

At 1:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, Laurie Hall, GPO's Director of Library Technical Information Services, and Joan Chapa from MARCIVE, Inc. will discuss the new pilot project and answer your questions with their "Chat with GPO" OPAL session on the Cataloging Record Distribution Pilot Project.  The session will be held in the GPO OPAL room, which you can get to from the FDLP Desktop. Just click on Outreach, then on Online Learning, and then on "Click here to enter the GPO OPAL room." 

It is recommended that participants of this chat view the Cataloging Record Distribution Pilot Project Web page on the FDLP Desktop prior to this session, which can be found at <http://www.fdlp.gov/component/content/article/16-cataloging/579-crd-pilot>.

The program will be archived on the GPO OPAL site, so you will have convenient access at all times. In order to participate in the live session, please follow the instructions below. No prior RSVP is required for participation.   

CONNECTING TO THE OPAL SITE:  

* To bring up the GPO OPAL room, go to: <http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs38bb0e4b3a5a> 

* If this is your first use of OPAL, install the plugin by following the directions in the box labeled "First time participants." Once you have installed the plugin, you can then go back to the above URL (the same window you had open) and click in the box to enter the room.   

* You may use any name that you choose to log in to the conference room.

* No password is required for this session.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE?
To participate in the event, you will need to be connected to the Internet, access an Internet browser, and have speakers turned on to listen to the audio presentations. A microphone connected to (or embedded in) your PC allows you to speak to the other participants. If you don't have a microphone, you will be able to text comments and questions.
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If you have questions or comments, please use the askGPO help service at: <http://www.gpoaccess.gov/help>.  When submitting a question, please choose the category "Federal Depository Libraries" and the appropriate subcategory, if any, in order to ensure that your question is routed to the correct area. 

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