Cataloging in a Remote Location: A Case Study of International Collaboration in the Galapagos Islands |
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| Authors: | Sally Taylor Kristin Jacobi Elizabeth Knight Dale Foster |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Woodward Library , University of British Columbia , Vancouver , Canada;2. J. Eugene Smith Library , Eastern Connecticut State University , Willimantic , Connecticut , USA;3. Seattle , Washington , USA;4. Santa Rosa Beach , Florida , USA |
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| Abstract: | The Corley Smith Library is a small, special library located at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands. Currently, the library is managed by international volunteer librarians in collaboration with Station staff and local volunteers. Recently the library migrated its online public access catalog to Koha. We describe the process of selecting an open-source integrated library system and implementing Koha. Cataloging in this remote location presents challenges related to technology, staff expertise, language, local practices, and obtaining supplies. We define the strategies to address these issues, including long-term goals of copy cataloging with Z39.50 and remote cataloging by volunteer librarians. |
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| Keywords: | Corley Smith Library Charles Darwin Foundation Koha Integrated Library System Volunteering Galapagos Islands Ecuador |
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