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19/05/2026

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16/04/2026

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Our LIASA community is growing, and the numbers speak for themselves. More members, more impact, more innovation.

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16/04/2026

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10/03/2026

Did you miss the OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting? Here's where you can access the recording and the slides https://oc.lc/cataloging-community-meetings

Check out the agenda, see what you have missed and what to expect in the recording.


Agenda highlights
We'll be joined by guest presenters for our AI panel discussions:
Northwestern University librarians will share their own ethics and AI cataloging checklist, created by adapting professional codes of ethics to potential workflow.
Co-chairs of the PCC (Program for Cooperative Cataloging) Task Group on AI and Machine Learning for Cataloging and Metadata will provide key takeaways from their group’s final report.

OCLC's cataloging and metadata experts will:
Demonstrate how you can take advantage of recent enhancements to WorldShare Record Manager and WorldShare Library of Congress International Collections Manager to improve cataloging workflows at your library.
Provide an update on the status of OCLC's BIBFRAME editor tool and share plans for the future.
Discuss OCLC's commitment to accessibility, including accessibility metadata in WorldCat records, and preview ways we're updating our cataloging interfaces to support users and meet international standards.
Spotlight how WorldCat quality continues to improve with help from our machine learning model.

This virtual community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services.

18/02/2026

Are you new in the LIS or a seasoned LIS professional? This event is for everyone. There will be discussions on everything LIS related including Cataloguing and Metadata. You do not want to miss this opportunity! Register for free on https://www.ala.org/core/interest-group-week?_zs=l1bMl1&_zl=TU7cA

10/02/2026

You never stop learning in Cataloguing

MARC Code List for Relators: Term Sequence

https://www.librarianshipstudies.com/2026/02/marc-code-list-for-relators-term.html

The MARC Code List for Relators — Term Sequence is a standardized list maintained by the Library of Congress (LC) that provides relator terms and their corresponding codes used in MARC records to describe the relationship between a person, corporate body, or meeting and a resource.

Below is a clear LIS-oriented explanation.

1. What is the MARC Code List for Relators?
The MARC Code List for Relators is a controlled vocabulary used in MARC 21 records to specify the role played by an agent (person or organization) in relation to a work.

Examples of roles include:

Author

Editor

Illustrator

Translator

Composer

Publisher

Actor

Each role is assigned a standard three-character code.

Example:

Relator Term Code
Author aut
Editor edt
Illustrator ill
Translator trl
Actor act
The purpose is to clearly indicate the relationship between names and works in bibliographic records.

2. What Does “Term Sequence” Mean?
The Term Sequence is one of the two arrangements of the relator list.

The two arrangements are:
Term Sequence

Relator terms listed alphabetically by term

Example: Actor → Adapter → Annotator → Architect

Includes:

Term

Code (in brackets)

Definition

Variant terms (UF – Used For)

Code Sequence

Relator entries arranged alphabetically by code

Example: act → Actor, adp → Adapter

In short:

✅ Term Sequence = alphabetical by relator term
✅ Code Sequence = alphabetical by code



3. Structure of an Entry in Term Sequence
A typical entry contains:

Example:
Censor [cns]
Use for a person responsible for expurgating or suppressing material.

UF
Bowdlerizer
Expurgator
Components:

Relator term (Censor)

Relator code ([cns])

Definition

UF (Used For) references — variant or non-preferred terms

UF references appear separately in alphabetical order but without codes.

4. Code Structure
Relator codes:

Are three lowercase alphabetic characters

Usually derived from the relator term

Example:

Actor → act

Adapter → adp

Annotator → ann



5. Where Relator Codes Are Used in MARC Records
Relator codes commonly appear in subfield $4 or relator terms in $e.

Examples:

100 1_ $a Shakespeare, William, $e author.
700 1_ $a Smith, John, $4 edt
Typical MARC fields:

100, 110, 111 (Main entry)

700, 710, 711 (Added entry)

600–611 (Subject added entries)



6. Purpose in Cataloguing
The Term Sequence helps cataloguers:

Standardize role descriptions

Improve indexing and retrieval

Support authority control

Enable machine-readable relationships between creators and works

Avoid ambiguity (e.g., editor vs translator vs illustrator)

03/02/2026

2026 will be bigger and better....stay tuned for more details

SAVE THE DATE!

The LIASA Annual Conference 2026 is happening!

🗓 05–09 October 2026
📍 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg

More information coming soon. Stay tuned! The Conference Company fans

29/01/2026

It is 2026...Out with MARC21 and IN with Linked Data. Let's move with the times and learn more about BIBFRAME.

Register for the free workshop at http://www.bfwe.eu/barcelona_2026

28/01/2026

🎉 WELCOME BACK TO IGBIS! 🎉

We’re thrilled to be back! 🙌

Expect exciting updates, engaging webinars, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to learn, grow, and shine together 🌍✨
Jump in, share your ideas, ask questions, and connect with fellow professionals, this community is powered by YOU 💬🤝

Let’s learn, collaborate, and make an impact together! 🚀

💙 Welcome to the IGBIS family... from the chairperson Ms Mercia Moreana! 💙








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31/10/2025

IGBIS-in-Touch: Call for Articles
**Reminder**

Dear LIASA Member,

As 2025 draws to a close, the IGBIS CoP Committee invites members of LIASA, IGBIS CoP, and the broader cataloguing and metadata community to reflect on the year’s achievements and share their insights, experiences, and initiatives.

We are now accepting contributions for the 2025 edition of IGBIS-in-Touch — our annual newsletter that highlights activities, innovations, and voices within the cataloguing and metadata field.

For more information and detailed article guidelines, please refer to the official Call for Articles document.

Closing date for submissions: 13 November 2025
For any questions or clarifications, please contact the Committee at [email protected]

Let’s celebrate our community’s accomplishments and continue shaping the future of metadata and cataloguing together!

Regards,

The LNO Team
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[email protected]

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23/10/2025

: Nazeem Hardy📢📢

🌟💫 continues on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, with another inspiring conversation, this time featuring Mr. Nazeem Hardy, former LIASA President (2021–2024)

👑✨This conversation forms part of the IGBIS initiative to encourage members to take up leadership roles within IGBIS, LIASA, and the broader Library and Information Services (LIS) profession. Expect to gain valuable insights and inspiration from his experiences in leadership and service.