We are pleased to confirm further details about the Metadata & Discovery Group AGM and Event on Wednesday 4th September at 2pm.

The AGM will be followed by an exciting Talk by Hannes Lowagie.

Hannes Lowagie (he/him) is head of the Agency for Bibliographic Information in Royal Library of Belgium (KBR), the National Library of Belgium. He is currently working on the transition to RDA, Linked Open Data and the use of AI-technologies in the cataloguing process. He has a PhD in (Medieval) History (University of Ghent, 2012).

Isn't there and App for that? Using PowerApps and AI for Automated Cataloguing and more

Abstract:

In the evolving landscape of library and information science, the integration of advanced technologies has become essential for efficient and accurate cataloguing. This talk explores the transformative potential of Microsoft PowerApps, focusing on the use of AI components for the detection and enhancement of metadata. We will delve into how PowerApps can streamline the cataloguing process by automating repetitive tasks and ensuring consistency in metadata creation.

Additionally, PowerApps can assist with various other crucial tasks in the realm of cataloguing. I will present initial tests demonstrating the use of PowerApps for creating an RDA application profile, which is linked to an automated validation file. This validation file can be used to ensure individual records conform to the RDA application profile standards.

The event is free to all members and non-members but places are limited so booking is essential. Book at: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1877031&group=201298

If you are unable to attend in person, and would like to receive a link for online attendance and voting for the AGM, please register on our online attendance event page: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1882359

The MDG Bulletin for July 2024 has now been sent out to subscribers.

It is also viewable online at: https://email-cilip.org.uk/cr/AQi40xMQp8hLGLOc9AfqQgNi2pewKiWBTx3IN-ej44x3FWJelNx5Wp6yaiWdWA

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The Metadata and Discovery Group AGM will take place at 2pm on Wednesday 4th September 2024 in the Wolfson Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building at the London School of Economics, London.

We will be holding elections for the following committee roles:

• Chair
• Vice-chair
• Treasurer
• Events Officer
  

We are also looking for volunteers to join committee as:

• C&I Journal editors
• International Association of Music Libraries (IAML) Liaison
• Rare Books & Special Collections Group (RBSCG) Bibliographic Standards Committee Liaison
  

The AGM will be followed by an exciting talk and Q&A with guest speaker, Hannes Lowagie, Metadata Manager at KRB, the Royal Library of Belgium. Hannes is the vice-chair of the European RDA Interest Group (EURIG), and a member of LIBER’s Linked Open Data Working Group. Following the talk, there will be an opportunity to network with other attendees at a reception.

Attendance at the AGM and Event is free to all members and non-members, but we are limited as to numbers due to the room-size, so booking is essential. Full details and booking available via the CILIP Events Page: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1877031&group=201298

MDG Committee are also interested in your feedback regarding communication preferences and social media channels. Please fill in our survey at: https://forms.gle/7HVW1XPRgeba498w6

Delegates who are arriving in Birmingham for the MDG Conference a day early have the opportunity to join a pre-conference walking tour of Birmingham city with visits to local libraries on Tuesday 5th September.

Starting at the Birmingham Midland Institute Library (9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS) at 2pm, the tour will take in several points of interest in the city, including the Library of Birmingham, BCU Library and Aston University Library.

This tour is completely free but we do ask that you register on Eventbrite so that we have an idea of numbers.

Please register here.

If you have any questions about the tour please contact our Events Officer who will be leading the tour: Will Peaden at ae2462@coventry.ac.uk.

The CILIP Metadata & Discovery Group Committee are excitedly looking forward to welcoming speakers and delegates to IET Birmingham: Austin Court in Birmingham, England for the MDG Conference & RDA Day on Wednesday 6th - Friday 8th September 2023. #CILIPMDG23

The full programme for the MDG Conference and the schedule for the UK Committee on RDA (UKCoR) RDA Day is available on the Conference Event Page and will include the Metadata & Discovery Group's AGM (all delegates welcome to attend).

The theme for this year’s conference is #ReDiscovery in the context of rediscovering and re-establishing the Metadata and Discovery Group at our first in-person event since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Discovery and discoverability are at the heart of the information world and the vital purpose of all metadata work; we will explore all aspects of discovery from traditional library and special collections cataloguing to archival description, and from metadata management for research repositories to issues of cataloguing and metadata ethics, subject headings, Linked Data, and Persistent Identifiers (PIDs).

Full Programme and Day Delegate tickets are on sale from the Conference Event Page

CILIP members receive a discount so please ensure you are logged in to your CILIP account before booking.

MDG Sponsored Place

We are pleased to announce that we are offering a Sponsored Place to attend the MDG Conference and RDA Day.

This sponsorship covers the registration fee for a Full Programme Ticket* and reimbursement for travel costs up to £110.

*Full Programme Ticket covers full attendance at the MDG Conference and RDA Day (6th-8th Sept), with snacks, teas/coffees and lunches each day. Plus tickets for the Buffet Dinner & Quiz on Wed 6th Sept and the Formal Dinner on Thurs 7th Sept.

Applicants must be currently studying for, or have recently completed a Library and Information Studies/Science, Archives, or Knowledge Management qualification, or be new to the Information Profession (less than 5 years’ experience), and/or be without the financial means to cover the cost of attendance.

How to apply:

Please submit a brief application (200 words approx.) to demonstrate why you would like to attend, how you would use your attendance to highlight or promote MDG's areas of interest, and why you would not be able to attend without MDG sponsorship.

When to submit

Please submit your application to: secretary.mdg@cilip.org.uk and copy in (cc): ae2462@coventry.ac.uk by 5pm on 10th August 2023.

When you'll know

Applicants will be notified whether they have been successful on 14th August 2023.

Full details here.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch by email (to either of the above email addresses) or via twitter: @CilipMDG

The CILIP MDG March/April 2023 Bulletin is available to read at: https://email-cilip.org.uk/6WFS-EZDV-32/sv.aspx