LIBRARY SYSTEMS OFFICE
BRIEFING: SGML-MARC

The second in a series of monthly briefings by the Library Systems
Office was held on March 28.  The briefing, presented by Stephen
Davis, was entitled "SGML-MARC: Incorporating Library Cataloging into
the TEI Environment."  Stephen explained that Columbia University
Libraries is about to begin cataloging collections of digital images
and electronic reproductions of printed texts directly into SGML-MARC
records. If this project is successful, the "master records" for much
of our digital library will be created and stored in SGML-MARC; from
that master record we will derive both a MARC record for loading into
local and national MARC databases, as well as an HTML record that can
be readily used in our campus Web information systems.

Stephen originally delivered this presentation on March 23 at the
"Text Encoding Initiative Guidelines and Their Application to Building
Digital Libraries" workshop held in conjunction with the First ACM
International Conference on Digital Libraries, Bethesda, Maryland.
The complete paper is available on SWIFT, the Staff Web InFormation
Tree.  To connect to this paper from the main SWIFT homepage, follow
the SGML link from the Digital (Library) menu item. When you get to
the SGML Working Group homepage, connect to Documents. Or, if you
prefer, use this URL to access Stephen's paper directly:
      
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/inside/projects/sgml/sgmlmarc/davis
.9603.select.html

Topics for upcoming LSO briefings include: 
	MOSIS '96 enhancements; MOSIS as a "platform" for staff
	SGML projects at CUL (texts, finding aids, cataloging)
	CD-ROM LANs and Novell networking: a non-technical overview
	SWIFT: what is it and why you should use it? 
	Migrating from CLIO Plus to LWEB: why, when and how?
	Connecting to the Web from home: an overview
	What is "X" (as in X-terminal)?: what's the point?
	The design, development, and enhancement of CNet terminals (aka 
      	 DLTs)

Time will be allocated for discussion and questions.  Although the 
information will be targeted toward managers and planners, others are 
welcome to attend and to suggest topics for discussion.  The briefings 
will be held in 511 Butler on the following dates:
	Thursday, April 25, 1:00
	Thursday, May 30, 12:00