Metadata Justice in Oklahoma Libraries & Archives Symposium
We are excited to announce that we're able to launch registration for the Metadata Justice in Oklahoma Libraries & Archives Symposium a little earlier than expected. All are welcome and can register at https://libcal.uco.edu/calendar/events/mjoklasymp2023
Event Details
Host: University of Central Oklahoma
Audience: Catalogers, archivists, metadata specialists, library/archives workers interested in metadata justice
When: July 20, 2023
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
This year's program includes the following sessions:
- Keynote, Suzette Chang, Thick Descriptions
- Everyone Belongs Here: Creating an Inclusive Public Library Local History and Genealogy Collection, Michelle Skinner, Chickasha Public Library (presentation)
- The Fus Fixico Classification System, Heather D. Hutto, Justice Sweger, Amanda Harding, M&ABJ Bristow Public Library (presentation)
- Constructing a Values-Based Foundation for Metadata Justice Work, Bailey Hoffner, Oklahoma State University (interactive activity)
- The Creation of the Tribal Nations of Oklahoma Metadata Database, Kaitlyn Palone, University of Central Oklahoma; Megan Macken, Oklahoma State University; Lulu Zilinskas, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (presentation)
- Beyond Exploitation: Metadata Justice and Prison Labor, Kristen C. Howard, McGill University (presentation)
- Perspectives from SACO Funnel Coordinators, Michelle Cromquist, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and African American Subject Funnel Coordinator; Margaret Breidenbaugh, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and Gender & Sexuality Studies Funnel Co-coordinator; Maya Espersen, Aurora Public Library and Gender & Sexuality Studies Funnel Co-coordinator (panel; line-up may shift prior to event)
About
In the summer of 2022, the Metadata & Cataloging department at the University of Central Oklahoma committed to hosting an annual virtual symposium to connect our library and archives colleagues across the state of Oklahoma for a virtual symposium to discuss how metadata justice can be incorporated into our shared work of creating description and access for library and archival resources. Borrowing from our friends at the University of Oklahoma, metadata justice "refers to the use of accurate and appropriate language in metadata systems like library catalogs."
Our intention with this event is to create a space for folks to share their ideas and to create a support network for those interested in this important work in our state's libraries and archives.
Questions
Questions about this event may be directed to metadata@uco.edu.
Heather Scheele-Clark
Archives Specialist
University of Central Oklahoma
hscheele@uco.edu
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Heather Scheele-Clark
University of Central Oklahoma Library
Edmond OK
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