CATALOG DEPARTMENT GOALS
FY 1996-97

MISSION: To provide timely and effective access to information resources selected for our collections, whether held in our buildings or accessed remotely.


USS Cluster Goal 1. We will demonstrate that we are leaders in information management and access by developing programs to address user needs for electronic information resources.

1.1 We will provide national leadership in the development of policies and procedures for computer file cataloging, including Internet resources.

1.1.1 We will give presentations and contribute listserv responses and articles about UCSD policies and procedures as opportunities arise (ongoing).

1.2 We will provide staff training as needed to process direct access and remote access computer files in order to catalog these materials more effectively.

1.3 We will continue to actively develop the TPOT as our primary information resource for technical services issues and procedures.

1.4 We will contribute to the Innovative Interfaces' web- based catalog product through investigation and feedback to make it more fully functional, and will assist in promoting the UCSD implementation of this product.


USS Cluster Goal 2. We will be seen by our internal and external users as effective, essential, responsive to their needs, and as leaders in information management and access.

2.1 We will develop a strategy and action plans to solicit feedback from our internal customers about how we are doing, and develop a strategy for responding by June 30, 1997.

2.2 We will review data and verbatim comments from the UCSD Libraries' User Survey, and develop a strategy and action plans for responding by June 30, 1997.

2.3 We will participate in national, regional, and systemwide cooperative efforts as related to our cataloging and collection strengths and institutional goals.

2.3.1 We will submit name headings to NACO for selected original cataloging records.

2.3.2 We will provide original cataloging and supporting name authority records for Mexican political economy as part of the Partners for Latin American Cataloging Program.

2.3.3 We will provide feedback and guidance in national cataloging efforts in our areas of expertise as opportunities arise (e.g., PCC, OCLC, and LC surveys, core record responses)

2.3.4 We will provide leadership in cataloging issues within the UC system by developing and sharing policies and procedures in such areas as format integration, fulltext electronic journal cataloging, and Internet cataloging.

2.3.5 We will contribute to improving the quality of the national serials database through participation in the CONSER maintenance program.

2.3.6 We will contribute to improving the quality of the OCLC database through upgrading and enhancing records in the books and computer files format through participation in the Enhance program.

2.3.7 We will evaluate the practicality and desirability of becoming an enhance library for the Maps format, and seek training and/or authorization to enhance Maps format records if appropriate.

2.4 We will improve access to materials by maintaining and enhancing records which link to other databases (Roger, Melvyl, OCLC, LCNAF, Orion)

2.4.1 We will process daily InnoPac headings reports by the end of each day.

2.4.2 We will merge all duplicate bibliographic records within 36 hours.

2.4.3 We will ensure that all duplicate authority and item records are deleted within 36 hours, and no later than when the file is transmitted weekly to Melvyl.

2.5 We will respond within 24 hours to user requests, such as identified problems, added access training, rush patron requests, and bibliographer requests, and will provide followup.

2.6 We will work to develop a process by January 1997 with Access Services for handling patron requests electronically to expedite the processing.

2.7 We will facilitate access to electronic government documents by developing UC-wide policies by September 1996.


USS Cluster Goal 3. We will continually assess and refine our work processes to improve the quality and efficiency of operations, to develop the most cost-effective delivery of services, and to improve access to information resources.

3.1 We will catalog current materials without building any backlogs (includes the work from copy search through export verification).

3.2 We will catalog backlogged materials as time is available, specifically targeting the following collections:

3.2.1 Chinese copy cataloging from IR/PS

3.2.2 CUL and IR/PS Roman language IP collections

3.3 We will complete the authorities processes evaluation and develop a plan to implement recommended improvements.

3.4 We will acquire and make available to users library materials in the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages in the most timely, accurate and cost-effective manner following sound business practices.

3.5 We will develop and use macros to expedite workflows.



USS Cluster Goal 4. We will strengthen our ability to take advantage of advances in technology through commitment of time and resources on research, development, and experimentation, and continuous training for all staff.

4.1 We will improve individual job knowledge and enable effective teamwork by addressing the continuing education needs of staff.

4.2 We will develop online access to LC Cataloger's Desktop and Classification Plus and implement a training plan for those tools to expedite cataloging.

4.3 We will test and critically evaluate PromptCat as soon as InnoPac Release 10 is implemented at UCSD. We will implement PromptCat if it proves to be cost-effective and decreases throughput time.

4.4 We will participate in the testing of Windows 95 for TSWs, and provide recommendations and feedback to the Library Systems Department in preparation for possibly broader implementation.

4.5 We will actively seek out opportunities to be a Beta test site for new technologies.


USS Cluster Goal 5. We will demonstrate our commitment to shared decision making through ongoing SDM training, continued improvement in effective communication, and regular use of SDM tools and techniques.

5.1 We will practice effective communication by incorporating SDM skills and techniques into our staff meetings and our daily work environment.

5.2 By June 30, 1997, 100% of our staff will attend, or be scheduled to complete within three months, all of the SDM core classes.