To participate in this workshop, a registrant must meet these requirements:
- Attend the full workshop session:
Friday, July 14, 2023 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Basic familiarity using a mouse and keyboard, as well as the ability to clearly view a computer screen.
- Receive written and/or verbal permission from a supervisor, Director, or administration to register for this workshop. No need to share proof of permission with RSA. The registrant – not RSA – is responsible for meeting this requirement.
- Access to an internet-connected computer.
- Access to WorkFlows on that computer. WorkFlows installations must be completed prior to the start of the workshop. For assistance, contact the RSA Help Desk at 1-866-940-4083 or help@rsanfp.org
- Access to a functional web cam on the computer. If a registrant lacks web cam access, RSA will provide one to use during the workshop. Please indicate during L2 registration, using the free-text Notes field, if an RSA web cam is necessary.
- Log into Zoom to ensure a successful connection 15 minutes prior to the start of the workshop.
Cancel registration on L2 as soon as possible if no longer able to participate in the workshop.
Workshop objectives:
- Receive an individually named account to catalog at the basic level in the WorkFlows database (if the registrant is not already using an individual account).
- Through hands-on practice, learn how to use WorkFlows to catalog items in a variety of formats.
- Create brief records for items that lack matching bibliographic records already in WorkFlows.
- Discover how to perform global item edits and use the discard account.
- Find out how RSA, RAILS, and the Cataloging Maintenance Center provide original cataloging assistance.
Review reports that identify cataloging issues in need of correction to ensure a quality database and optimal discoverability for users.
This workshop will NOT discuss:
- magazine cataloging
- item group editor
- OCLC Connexion Client or Record Manager
- editing, upgrading, and creating original bibliographic records