2026 AskQC office hours
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July 2026
Get more from your metadata: What’s new in MARC 3XX
說明
Want to get more out of your cataloging data? Join us for the July Virtual AskQC Office Hours session for a practical look at recent updates in 3XX fields, with a focus on describing content, media, and supplementary characteristics.
We’ll highlight emerging vocabularies, show how these elements connect to familiar practices, and share real-world examples. Walk away with practical ideas you can use right away to enhance your records and support better discovery.
Support material
May 2026
Merge maze: Cataloging in the changing environment
說明
OCLC maintains WorldCat quality through a variety of deduplication efforts, including record matching, Duplicate Detection and Resolution (DDR) software, and using machine learning to responsibly increase the scale of processing duplicate records. WorldCat Metadata Quality Team member Megan Johnson will address common concerns about record merging and explain how to provide data elements that appropriately distinguish unique records.
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April 2026
Exploring language codes beyond the MARC Code List for Languages
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There are several sources for language codes available, including the MARC Code List for Languages and ISO 639-3. OCLC’s Charlene Morrison will provide an overview of language codes used in WorldCat records, explaining why catalogers might go beyond the MARC language codes to describe resources. The presentation will include guidelines and examples for using non-MARC language codes.
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March 2026
Entity management in practice: EMCO and WorldCat Entities
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The Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) is developing a program for linked data entities called Entity Management Cooperative (EMCO). Participants in the EMCO Early Adopters Phase are creating entity descriptions and developing best practices for EMCO. WorldCat Entities (via OCLC Meridian) is one of the entity management registries supporting EMCO's work. Join OCLC's Anne Washington and PCC members to learn more about EMCO and using Meridian for identity management of persons.
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January 2026
Understanding LCSH free-floating subdivisions
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Kate James will provide an overview of LCSH free-floating subdivisions, including pattern headings, scope notes, and general see also references. This session will help catalogers use information from subject authority records and the Subject Headings Manual (SHM) to build valid main heading and subdivision combinations.