This first chapter outlines the book but also includes a nice overview of metadata and how it fits into the web at large (and really all of the records we create). If you are new to metadata or interested in learning how metadata works on the web (& perhaps, try a few projects), you are definitely the audience we were targeting.While the context of the book is library related, the projects can easily be done by individuals, institutions, or businesses.

Early on I was on a committee that was charged with writing metadata standards using qualified Dublin Core (DC) for what would become the Institutional Repository for the Univ. System of Georgia Libraries.I worked on other parts of this initial project (Technical Oversight, Portal Design) too. Anyhow, I am particularly proud of how dedicated and diligent this group is in archiving institutional knowledge.

Just a quick update - so much going on professionally this Fall.

I've been working alot on these water themed paintings and wall hangings. They are mixed media, acrylic (very sheer, layered over paper, and net)...< This one is titled, postcards from the deep. Like many of my paintings, this is not exactly what I had in mind when I started this one.

 This white paper written by Virginia Feher and I started out as a conversation about the changes brought about by automation within the UGA Libraries. Over the years, I have documented some of the changes in automation (including 5 migrations/conversions of the ILS - Library catalog!) through discussions with colleagues within the Libraries and outside. This article not only provides a good overview of the impact of automation on one technical services unit within a library, but also a brief history of that automation.

This evening I'm doing hands-on database and cataloging training (focus on metadata/cataloging and quality control) for the Owens Library; Tuesday and Weds, I am teaching for Lyrasis on FRBR (get FRBRized!) and then another session on

Introducing RDA: 1, Structure, Principles and Core Elements (Live Online)

which makes for lots of time juggling and very early mornings so

Look what is featured over at semanticweb under industry news...

Okay, so here is one of my goals I am pitching for next year: Become well versed in the fundamentals of RDA, focusing specifically on the changes between AACR2 and RDA, so that I can serve as a resource person for [my Unit]; additionally learn more about “future” data carriers: RDFa and other Semantic Web schemas and how they connect with FRBR, linkeddata and nexgen library softwares such as cloud based portals.--------------------- btw, I do realize that these things are already here (& I know a bit about them already) but I felt I needed to put something in writing; ditto for the RDA.

 Privacy and You, December 14 10am-12n here at Training and Development.(Note this class is open to UGA staff & faculty only - if you are not a UGA employee and are interested in a class, please contact me. I will be teaching an open class on privacy in late December)“Do you know how to keep your social media content from going out to the whole world? We'll focus on practical tips for controlling what you post to the web via social media sites, how to use public wifi safely and how to use social media web sites securely.

UGAers ~ New & free class for you!  If you're a Facebook user and don't know about security settings, this is a class for you. If you travel and use public wifi, this is a class for you!Privacy & YOU:Focusing on best practices and practical tips for maintaining your privacy using skills that can be applied to any website from Facebook to Google+. We will explore basics of online security: tips for using public Wifi safely, how to create a more secure password, and how to use social media sites more securely. November 9, 2-4PM UGA Training & Development