RSA In-Person Basic WorkFlows Cataloging Workshop

Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Registration Closed
Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA)

About This Event

Cataloging staff who work at Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) member libraries are invited to a Basic WorkFlows Cataloging Workshop, hosted in-person at Carlock Public Library District. This workshop is helpful for new catalogers or existing catalogers in need of a refresher.

Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, limited to six RSA member library staff. The staff member who registers for this workshop must be the individual who will actually be participating because workshop materials are tailored to each registrant. Please do not share one registration among multiple staff or register on behalf of another staff member. 

Please register on L2 no later than 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Soon after registration has closed, the instructor will send registrants a welcome email with further details.

A training laptop with WorkFlows and internet connection will be provided by RSA.  

Formal instruction will take approximately four hours to complete, with a 10-minute break around the halfway point. 

 

To participate in this workshop, a registrant must meet these requirements:

  • Attend the full workshop session. If possible, make arrangements with other library staff to work the front desk, answer the phone, etc. to ensure full participation during the workshop with minimal distractions. 

Wednesday, September 23, 2026      9:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • Basic familiarity using a mouse and keyboard.
  • 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.
  • Arrive 10-15 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

Location(s)

In Person
Presenter
Lisa Schemensky
Bibliographic Services Coordinator