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Library Events in Brazil

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The Brazilian library community is getting ready for two great events to be held in two different regions of the country. The 17th SNBU (National Seminar of Academic Libraries)  is taking place in the bucolic tourist town of Gramado, which is located in the mountains of the south part of Brazil, from September 16 to 21 with the theme The Academic Library as Laboratory in the Information Society. The bi-annual event is being organized by Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul this year. Lynn Connaway , my colleague from the Office of Research, is one of the speakers at the SNBU event. Lynn will present on the Seeking Synchronicity Report, which brings great insights on virtual reference service. My colleagues and I will be hosting an OCLC Meeting with updates on the cooperative and with topics to be discussed with the Brazilian librarians. We will also be at the OCLC booth looking forward to meeting librarians from throughout Brazil.

The 4th Seminar About Information on the Internet, organized by the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology- IBICT - linked to the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology, is taking place in Brasilia from November 19 to 21. The discussions will navigate through bandwidth in Brazil, e-books, privacy, among others. I will be speaking at the event about teenagers and young adult information seekers, based on the OCLC Membership Reports. I’m thrilled to meet the event attendees during my stay in Brasilia. See you there!

 

Eventos bibliotecários no Brasil
A comunidade bibliotecária brasileira está se preparando para dois grandes eventos que acontecerão em duas regiões diferentes do país. O XVII SNBU(Seminário Nacional de Bibliotecas Universitárias) acontece na bucólica e turística cidade de Gramado, a qual está localizada nas montanhas do sul do Brasil, de 16 a 21 de setembro com o tema A Biblioteca Universitária Como Laboratório na Sociedade da Informação. Este evento bi-anual está sendo organizado pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul este ano. Lynn Connaway , minha colega do Departamento de Pesquisa da OCLC, é uma dos painelistas no SNBU. Lynn vai apresentar sobre o Relatório Seeking Synchronicity , o qual traz grandes visões sobre o serviço de referência virtual. Eu e meus colegas estaremos oferecendo a Reunião da OCLC com atualizações sobre a cooperativa e com tópicos a serem discutidos com os bibliotecários brasileiros. Também estaremos no stand da OCLC esperando encontrar bibliotecários de várias partes do Brasil.

O 4º Seminário Sobre Informação na Internet, organizado pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia- IBICT - ligado ao Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia, acontece em Brasilia de 19 a 21 de novembro. As discussões vão navegar sobre banda larga no Brasil, livros eletronicos, privacidade, entre outros. Eu estarei apresentando no evento sobre os adolescentes e jovens adultos buscadores de informação, baseado nos Relatórios para Membros da OCLC . Estou animada para me encontrar com os participantes do evento em Brasilia. Nos vemos lá! 

Conference in Librarianship in Chile

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I had the pleasure to attend the 29th Santiago International Book Fair recently where I participated in the 14th International Conference in Librarianship organized by the Chilean Library Association. The site for the event is the bucolic and historic Estacion Mapocho located in the heart of Santiago. Since Argentina was the guest of honor, the entrance was decorated with the statues of Evita, the writer Jorge Luis Borges, and the singer Carlos Gardel, and tango songs filled the place. The opening of the book fair had the presence of the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet and the President of Argentina, Cristina Kirchner. The booths displayed names of publishers from Latin America and the Caribbean, Spain, and others.

The library conference started with the Chilean Minister of Culture and the President of the Chilean Library Association speaking to an audience of over 200 librarians and library directors followed by a presentation by the US Library of Congress. I delivered a presentation on the latest OCLC Report: Online Catalogs - what users and librarians want and demoed the power of WorldCat.org in providing access to knowledge to users around the world with the relevant holdings from libraries worldwide. Librarians from Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina also delivered presentations in order to share their experiences in different aspects which could be applied to any library facing similar challenges. There were several discussions about transparency in information, the importance of creating and managing digital collections, how to better provide access to information, how to promote library collections, and the role of libraries. It was nice to see corporate, national, government, academic, and school libraries together sharing ways of improving their services and discussing their future as information providers. OCLC was one of the main sponsors of the conference.

One thing I have observed during my trips to South America is how the libraries in these countries are coming together to improve their services. More collaboration means more opportunities to find better library practices.

My next task: speak to Venezuelan libraries at the IIICIBIDED Conference .

 

Conferencia en Chile de Bibliotecología

Tuve el placer de asistir recientemente a 29ª. Feria Internacional del Libro de Santiago donde tomé parte en la XIV Conferencia Internacional de Bibliotecología la cual fue organizada por el Colegio de Bibliotecarios de Chile . El sitio para el evento es la bucólica e histórica Estación Mapocho ubicada en el corazón de Santiago. Cómo Argentina fue el invitado de honor, la entrada fue decorada con las estatuas de Evita, del escritor Jorge Luis Borges, y del cantante Carlos Gardel, y canciones de tango llenaron el lugar. La apertura de la feria del libro tuvo la presencia de la Presidente de Chile, Michelle Bachelet y la Presidente de Argentina, Cristina Kirchner. Los stands llevaban nombres de editores de América Latina y el Caribe, de España, y otros.

La conferencia de biblioteca tuve inicio con la Ministra de la Cultura de Chile y la Presidente del Colegio de Bibliotecarios de Chile que hablaron con una audiencia de más de 200 bibliotecarios y directores de biblioteca seguidos por una presentación de la Library of Congress. Yo hice una presentación acerca del más reciente Informe de OCLC: Los Catálogos en línea - qué quieren los usuarios y los bibliotecarios y demostré el poder de WorldCat.org en proveer acceso al conocimiento a usuarios alrededor del mundo con las colecciones relevantes de bibliotecas en todo el mundo. Los bibliotecarios de Chile, México, Colombia, y Argentina también hicieron ponencias para compartir sus experiencias en aspectos diferentes que podrían ser aplicados a cualquier biblioteca frente a desafíos semejantes. Había varias discusiones acerca de transparencia en la información, la importancia de crear y manejar las colecciones digitales, cuán mejor proporcionar acceso a la información, cómo promover las colecciones de la biblioteca, y el papel de las bibliotecas. Fue agradable ver las bibliotecas corporativas, nacionales, de gobierno, académicas, y de escuelas juntas compartiendo maneras de mejorar sus servicios y discutir su futuro como proveedores de información. OCLC fue un de los principales auspiciadores de la conferencia.

Una cosa que he observado durante mis viajes a Sudamérica es cómo las bibliotecas de estos países se reúnen para mejorar sus servicios. Más colaboración significa más oportunidades de encontrar mejores prácticas bibliotecarias.

Mi próxima tarea: ponencia con bibliotecas venezolanas en la Conferencia de IIICIBIDED .

 

Conferência no Chile de Bibliotecologia

Tive o prazer de participar recentemente da 29ª. Feira Internacional do Livro de Santiago onde eu participei na XIV Conferência Internacional de Bibliotecologia que foi organizada pelo Colegio de Bibliotecarios de Chile . O local para o evento é a bucólica e histórica Estación Mapocho localizada no coração de Santiago. Como a Argentina foi o convidado de honra, a entrada foi decorada com as estátuas de Evita, o escritor Jorge Luis Borges, e o cantor Carlos Gardel, e canções de tango encheram o lugar. A abertura da feira de livro teve a presença da Presidente do Chile, Michelle Bachelet e a Presidente da Argentina, Cristina Kirchner. Os estandes exibiram nomes de editores da América Latina e Caribe, Espanha, e outros.

A conferência de biblioteca começou com a Ministra da Cultura do Chile e a Presidente do Colegio de Bibliotecarios de Chile falando para um público de mais de 200 bibliotecários e diretores de biblioteca seguido pela apresentação da Library of Congress. Eu fiz uma apresentação sobre o mais recente Relatório da OCLC: Catálogos on-line - que querem os usuários e bibliotecários e demonstrei o poder de WorldCat.org em fornecer acesso ao conhecimento a usuários ao redor do mundo com as coleções relevantes de bibliotecas de todo mundo. Os bibliotecários do Chile, México, Colômbia, e Argentina também fizeram apresentações para compartilhar suas experiências em aspectos diferentes que podem ser aplicados a qualquer biblioteca enfrentando desafios semelhantes. Haviam várias discussões sobre transparência na informação, a importância de criar e administrar coleções digitais, como melhor fornecer acesso à informação, como promover coleções de biblioteca, e o papel de bibliotecas. Foi bom ver bibliotecas corporativas, nacionais, de governo, acadêmicas, e de escolas juntas compartilhando maneiras de melhorar seus serviços e discutir seu futuro como provedores de informação. OCLC foi um dos principais patrocinadores da conferência.

Uma coisa que tenho observado durante minhas viagens à América do Sul é como as bibliotecas destes países tem unido-se para melhorar suas bibliotecas. Mais colaboração significa mais oportunidades de encontrar melhores práticas bibliotecárias.

Minha próxima tarefa: palestra com bibliotecas venezuelanas na Conferência IIICIBIDED .

Fellows at CBBD Conference

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Elisangela Alves Silva                               Janete S.B.Estevão

 

Elisangela Alves Silva and Janete S.B. Estevão are the two Brazilian librarians who participated in the IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program, and on July 6, they shared their experience in the program during the event XXIII CBBD in Bonito- MS- Brazil. With the presentation "Weaving the experience as Fellows of the program IFLA/OCLC in 2006 and 2007 - report of experience", Elisangela and Janete could share what they learned and observed during the period they participated in the program. The pics of their presentation can be accessed here .

See below what both Janete and Elisangela have to say about their presentation:

Our presentation took place at 5:20pm and it was appreciated by around 40 people. There were some questions about how to participate in the program of professional exchange, if there are age limitations, etc. The presentation was a report about the program of professional exchange carried out in the period of April to May of 2006 and 2007, respectively, with visits to the US, the Netherlands and Germany libraries and institutions as part of the program sponsored by IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, OCLC - Online Computer Library Center and ATLA - American Theological Library Association. It was characterized as an opportunity to learn about initiatives of global and regional cooperation, resource sharing, processes and services developed by professionals of information, besides of the new professional development networks.

In search of professional development, in the periods of April to May of 2006 and 2007, respectively, with others four colleagues from countries with developing economies, under the supervision of the teams of the institutions mentioned, we visited libraries, archives, museums and diverse natures of documentation centers in the United States, and in 2007 some institutions from the Netherlands and Germany were added to the program where, between others aspects, it was possible to note the intense network activities of these institutions. There are networks of rural libraries, corporate libraries, which may occasionally compete between themselves, but share information and technical procedures. The program is a milestone in the life of the participants, for the training in group, the visits to the diversified proposed institutions, and especially, for the cultures and plural realities experienced.

The cooperative work showed us possibilities and new opportunities to improve the library routine not only with invaluable technological devices, but mainly with attitudes and will to make the difference in our communities. It also provided the perception in the collective scope of our position, the resource and information sharing between the colleagues, the libraries and the organizations related to our profession, besides of the dissemination of the idea that we need to be united to be strong which will provide more visibility and recognition of our work before the users, our institutions and the society.

Click here to learn more about the IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program and verify the requirements for the selection process.

Fellows en la CBBD.pdf (Español)

Fellows na CBBD.pdf (Português)

 

Online Catalogs: An OCLC Report

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If you would like to learn what end users want to experience when searching their libraries online catalog and what librarians would like to improve on cataloging practices, you should read the latest OCLC Report Online Catalogs: What Users and Librarians Want . A result of web-based surveys and focus groups activities, the report brings interesting findings and insights on elements of preference in online catalogs for both end users and librarians. Some good excerpts from the report:

What do end users want?
Direct links to online content -- text and media formats

What do librarians want?
Duplicate records merged

You can download the complete report.

Catálogos On Line: Um Relatório OCLC

Se voce gostaria de saber que experiencia os usuários finais querem ter quando efetuarem buscas no catálogo on line de suas bibliotecas e o que os bibliotecários gostariam de melhorar em práticas de catalogação, voce deveria ler o mais recente Relatório da OCLC Online Catalogs: What Users and Librarians Want. Um resultado de pesquisas conduzidas via Web e atividades em grupos de foco, o relatório traz descobertas e informações interessantes em elementos de preferencia em catálogos on line tanto para usuários finais como para bibliotecários. Alguns bons extratos do relatório:

O que os usuários finais querem?
Links diretos para conteudo on line -- formato de texto e midia

O que os bibliotecários querem?
Fusão de registros duplicados

Voce pode baixar o relatorio completo .

 

Catalogos En Linea: Un Informe OCLC

Si usted desea aprender cual experiencia los usuarios quieren tener cuando hacen búsquedas en los catálogo en línea de sus bibliotecas y qué los bibliotecarios desean mejorar en practicas de catalogación, usted debe leer el último Informe de OCLC Online Catalogs: What Users and Librarians Want . Un resultado de encuestas basadas en la Web y actividades en grupos de foco, el informe trae descubiertas y informaciones interesantes en elementos de preferencia en catálogos en línea tanto para los usuarios finales como los bibliotecarios. Algunos extractos buenos del informe:

¿Qué desean los usuarios finales?
Los lazos directos al contenido en línea -- formatos en texto y media

¿Qué desean los bibliotecarios?
Que los registros duplicados sean unidos

Usted puede descargar el informe completo .

About the Author

Lucia Shelton

I work in the Latin America and the Caribbean Division at OCLC. I speak Portuguese and Spanish which allows me to communicate with the librarians in the region. Sometimes, my colleagues at the Division will join me here to share their views as well....

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