A Clean Slate: Increasing Cataloging Capacity in the Sage Library System, Year 2

About This Grant

The Sage Library System covers half of the state of Oregon, including over 70 libraries of various types. Unfortunately, the varying skill levels in the system paired with growth in the consortium have resulted in an inconsistent bibliographic database. This frustrates patrons who use our online catalog and makes it difficult for them to find what they want. Sage hired a full-time Cataloging Specialist to train Sage members in cataloging, clear up database inconsistencies, and lay the groundwork for consistent cataloging so that Sage can better connect its patrons with the items they want.