PROVO, Utah, August 30, 2016 –– As library collections around the world continue to reflect a diverse community of users, Backstage Library Works (www.bslw.com) is meeting the challenge in providing highly-descriptive bibliographic metadata adapted to best serve the needs of libraries … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cataloging
Backstage announces cataloging and processing service for musical scores
PROVO, Utah, May 2, 2016 –– Backstage Library Works (www.bslw.com) has announced an expansion of its cataloging and physical processing services to accommodate new workflows for preparing musical scores for shelf-ready delivery. Continue reading
ATLA member libraries to receive discount on Backstage services
PROVO, Utah, July 22, 2015 –– The American Theological Library Association (ATLA) and Backstage Library Works (www.bslw.com) have combined forces to provide ATLA member libraries a special discount on Backstage services. These services may include the following: cataloging, authority control, database processing, digitization, microfilm creation, duplication and storage, reclassification, retrospective conversion, physical processing and RFID tagging. Continue reading
Backstage Cataloging & Metadata Services Experience Significant Growth
PROVO, Utah, November 27, 2013 — Backstage Library Works announced today a 30% growth rate in its cataloging support to the library community during 2013. Increasing need for cataloging and metadata services is seen across academic, public and special institutions. Requests are on the rise for cataloging of non-Roman materials as well as special formats, including CDs, DVDs and music scores. Continue reading
Backstage completes large-scale retrospective conversion project to benefit England’s new state-of-the-art Library of Birmingham
PROVO, Utah, October 4, 2013 – Backstage Library Works has completed a large-scale retrospective conversion project as part of the development of the new Library of Birmingham which opened on September 3, 2013, replacing the former Central Library. Continue reading
Backstage completes TEI encoding of Leeser correspondence for the University of Pennsylvania
PROVO, Utah, July 31, 2013 — Backstage Library Works and the University of Pennsylvania Libraries have collaborated to bring full-text search and discovery to the entire collection of Isaac Leeser’s correspondence. Continue reading
State Library of Massachusetts partners with Backstage Library Works for retrospective conversion, reclassification and digitization
PROVO, Utah, July 15, 2013 — The State Library of Massachusetts has partnered with Backstage Library Works in retrospective conversion, reclassification, and digitization of portions of its legislative and historical collections. The agreement is helping the library to complete a major initiative in data upgrades and physical renovations to create a wide-reaching digital collection on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue reading
Phoenix Public Library partners with Backstage for cataloging and shelf ready processing
PROVO, Utah, June 10, 2013 — Phoenix Public Library (Phoenix, Ariz.) has chosen Backstage Library Works to provide cataloging and processing services for select non‑English-language materials. The agreement allows the library to receive these books fully labeled, complete with catalog records, and ready to go directly onto library shelves.
Cleveland Museum of Art selects Backstage Library Works for CJK cataloging
PROVO, Utah, November 19, 2012 — The Ingalls Library at the Cleveland Museum of Art will utilize the cataloging services of Backstage Library Works for select non-English language materials. The new project includes full-level cataloging for Chinese, Japanese and Korean titles, with LC classification, LC subject headings, scripts and transliteration as appropriate. Continue reading
University of Colorado Boulder to begin cataloging project with Backstage Library Works
PROVO, Utah, August 29, 2012 — The University of Colorado Boulder has engaged the cataloging services of Backstage Library Works for select non-English language materials. The new project involves full-level cataloging for items published in Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Korean and Tibetan. Cataloging will include Library of Congress classification and subject headings, with scripts and transliteration as appropriate. Continue reading