Presentations

A selection of presentations on a variety of topics relating to library cataloging, discovery, and management.

Conferences

Cataloging Wayfinding for Beginners (and Learners!)

Those wanting to know more about cataloging have an array of resources at their disposal including guidance, communication networks, and flexible frameworks for aiding discovery. Webinar for the New to Libraries Network, April 15, 2026.

Using Core Competencies to Market Cataloging Expertise

Metadata creators can use their cataloging core competencies to influence, lead change, and promote professional values. Presentation for the Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference, November 15, 2017.

Cataloging Core Competency

Cataloging core competency helps interpret and navigate changes in library technology, metadata standards, and technical services workflows. Presentation for the Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians Annual Conference on 26 May 2016.

Expanding Our Services Beyond MARC

A shrinking cataloging department delivers metadata services by learning new skills and building new workflows. Presentation for the Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference in Indianapolis on 13 November 2012.

“Collaborate, Automate, Prepare, Prioritize: Creating Metadata for Legacy Research Data”
DCMI International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, 2-6 September 2013
Slides Paper

“Teamwork and Collaboration: The War of 1812 Digital Project at Indiana University” (co-presenter)
Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference, 13 November 2012

“Partnering for Discovery” (co-presenter)
Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians Annual Conference, 3 May 2012

Local Talks

Indiana University Digital Library Brown Bag, 19 September 2012
“Indiana Authors and Their Books: the Journey from Print to Digital ” (co-presenter)
* Abstract, slides, and audio presentation available via the Digital Library Program website

Indiana University Digital Library Brown Bag, 25 April 2012
“Partnering for Discovery on the War of 1812 Project ” (co-presenter)
* Abstract, slides, and audio presentation available via the Digital Library Program website