About the committee
The Cataloging Policy Committee (CPC) was established by the Council of Library Directors in the Dec. 16, 2004 meeting. The charge for this Committee reads as follows:
"The USMAI Cataloging Policy Committee (CPC) formulates cataloging policy which affects the consortium and advises on specification for batch loaded records into consortially developed databases such as the USMAI catalog and ResearchPort bases on relevant national and international standards; organizes, documents, and communicates cataloging policy decisions; oversees and coordinates creation of procedural documentation; provides forums for staff to discuss and resolve issues related to cataloging, MARC coding, authority control, metadata and crosswalking between formats; and makes provisions for the training of USMAI library staff responsible for cataloging. Members of the Committee also serve as the resource persons for matters related to cataloging policy in their respective libraries. Each member will be assigned to libraries that are not represented on the committee for which they will serve as the contact person on cataloging policy.
The 5-6 members should have a background in cataloging, serials, and acquisitions, and an awareness of bibliographic needs in other areas of the database, (i.e. circulation, ResearchPort). One member must always be from College Park, and one member must be a liaison to the ERIC task group. An ex-officio member from ITD will be assigned to the group. The membership shall be approved by CLD and chosen by the Executive Council using the application process. The group will have a 2 year term with the possibility of renewal.
Timeframe: January 2005-December 2006"
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