Survey of Cataloguing Capacity in Saskatchewan Libraries

On behalf of the Multitype Library Board, thank you for your willingness to complete this survey. The information you provide will be used in developing an implementation plan for integration of Indigenous Subject Headings into your cataloguing systems. If you have questions regarding this survey, please contact Devon Lemire at devon.lemire@gov.sk.ca or 306-787-1180.

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* 1. Library name:

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* 2. What Integrated Library System (ILS) does your library use?

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* 3. Do you have access to this ILS through a consortium?

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* 4. Does your library use outside software, like Marcive or OCLC Cataloguing and Metadata Subscriptions, to create and update your bibliographic or authorities data?

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* 5. How many staff work at your library?

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* 6. How many of total staff have cataloguing as one of their roles in the library? (i.e. the loading or editing of bibliographic or authority records in your library’s ILS).

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* 7. Does your library use local authority records in your library catalogue?

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* 8. Does your library have experience creating and maintaining local authority records in your current ILS?

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* 9. Has your library done any work towards updating Indigenous Subject Headings into your catalogue? Check all that apply.

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* 10. Would your library be interested in using local authority records for updated Indigenous Subject Headings if given support through the MLB’s Indigenous Subject Headings project?

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* 11. If you would like further details about the project: Who is the best person in your organization to contact? Please include name, email and/or phone number.

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