Event Description
Following the success of our series of panels on library classification systems we're looking at the topic of Subject Headings and some of the practical, theoretical, and historical issues about their use in libraries. We will be looking at how they are managed, how they change over time, and how biases form, are identified, and are addressed.
This discussion will be led by four wonderful special guests:
- Clare O'Hanlon who is a user and enthusiast for Homosaurus
- Renate Beilharz from the Schools Catalogue Information Service
- Dorie Kurtz a Cataloguing Policy Specialist at the Library of Congress
- Anthony McLaughlin Assistant Director, Descriptive Metadata and Cataloguing who works with the AIATSIS Austlang group
This event will be held at the PMI Victorian History Library and be streamed online through ALIA Vic's YouTube channel. The panel event will run for 1 hour.
For those attending in person, the panel event will be followed by the the presentation of ALIA Awards made by ALIA President, Jane Cowell. Plus refreshments and networking.
This is a free event but bookings are essential.
When
Sunday, 22 October 2023
'On the Subject of Headings' panel discussion (in person and online) 2-3pm
Awards, refreshments and networking (in person) 3-4pm
Where
PMI Victorian History Library
39 St Edmonds Rd
PRAHRAN VIC 3181
The event will be streamed online through ALIA Vic's YouTube channel. Please indicate during the registration process if you will be attending online or in-person.
Cost
This is a FREE event.
More information
Cancellation Policy
Registrations up to 3 weeks prior = full refund
Registrations between 1-2 weeks prior = 50% refund
Registrations cancelled 1 week prior or later = no refund
Registrations can be transferred to other individuals at no cost (in the same registration category).
Contact [email protected] for information.