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Libraries choose Backstage for cataloging expertise in non-English languages, non-Roman scripts and music scores

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Posted on August 30, 2016 by Backstage

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 →

Posted in Bibliographic Services, Cataloging, Metadata, Press Release | Tagged Backstage Library Works, cataloging, cataloging music scores, cataloging non-English languages, cataloging non-Roman scripts, metadata services, multi-lingual cataloging, music score cataloging

Backstage Library Works to host one-day seminar for library leaders and metadata professionals September 21, 2016

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Posted on August 25, 2016 by Backstage

PROVO, Utah, August 25, 2016 –– Backstage Library Works (www.bslw.com) is pleased to announce its upcoming seminar Metadata Matters: New England to be held on Wednesday, September 21st in Boylston, Massachusetts. It is the second in a series of leading-edge programs focusing on … Continue reading →

Posted in Backstage, Bibliographic Services, Events, Metadata, Press Release | Tagged Backstage Library Works, BIBFRAME, Harvard, ILS migration, Massachusetts Medical Society, metadata, midpoint library system, MidPointe Library System, transcription

Backstage launches 2016 seminar series

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Backstage

PROVO, Utah, February 23, 2016 –– Backstage Library Works (www.bslw.com) is pleased to introduce its new leading-edge seminar series focusing on modern library topics. The first seminar, Metadata Matters, will be hosted by Backstage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. The seminar will be attended by library and metadata specialists throughout the region. Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Metadata, Metadata Services, Press Release | Tagged authorized headings, Backstage Library Works, indexing collections, linked data, metadata, metadata matters, non-MARC, XML

Bibliographic Services becomes Metadata Services

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Posted on May 30, 2014 by Backstage

PROVO, Utah, May 30, 2014 — Backstage Library Works (www.bslw.com), a leading provider of technical services for libraries and publishers around the world, announced today the reorganization of its bibliographic services division to reflect the department’s expanded focus of providing all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibliographic Services, Metadata, Metadata Enhancement, Press Release | Tagged authority control, Backstage Library Works, BIBFRAME, bibliographic services, cataloging, digital, digitization, Dublin Core, e-materials, EAD, Libraries, Library, metadata services, microfilm, on-site, publishers, RDA, Technical Services, TEI, XML

Library demand drives 30% increase in Backstage automation services

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Posted on January 10, 2014 by Backstage

PROVO, Utah, January 10, 2014 — Backstage experienced a 30% increase in contracts for authority control and metadata enhancement services in 2013 as a result of rising demand from libraries for the improvement and accuracy of local bibliographic information for … Continue reading →

Posted in Authority Control, Metadata, Metadata Enhancement, Press Release, RDA, RDA Enrichment | Tagged Art Institute of Chicago, authority control, automated processing, Backstage Library Works, bibliographic services, cataloging, Clemson University, collection management practices, digitization, Drexel University, Edmonton Public Library, ILS, King County Library System, library services, MARC, metadata enhancement, Murray State University, non-MARC, patron-driven access, patron-driven acquisitions, PDA, preservation microfilm, RDA, RFID, Southern New Hampshire University, union catalog, University of Edinburgh, University of Minnesota, University of San Francisco

Backstage Cataloging & Metadata Services Experience Significant Growth

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Backstage

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 →

Posted in Cataloging, Metadata, Physical Processing, Press Release | Tagged Arizona State University, Bowdoin College, cataloging, CSU-San Bernardino, drop-ship physical processing, Haverford College, metadata, Michigan State University, National Library of Medicine, non-Roman materials, North Carolina State University, special formats, University of Alberta, University of Pittsburgh

Backstage completes TEI encoding of Leeser correspondence for the University of Pennsylvania

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Backstage

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 →

Posted in Bibliographic Services, Cataloging, Metadata, Press Release, TEI Encoding | Tagged cataloging, Dropsie College, full-text search and discovery, Gershwind-Bennett Isaac Leeser Digital Repository, Isaac Leeser, Jesselson-Kaplan American Genizah, metadata, outsourcing TEI encoding, TEI encoding, The Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania

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