Position Statement – Mandy Hurt While we as librarians strive to maintain strict adherence to national standards, the current library environment we work in remains in flux. In an atmosphere of Linked Data, digitization, Open Access and the long overdue push towards the use of new less biased subject thesauri, these standards are undergoing paradigm shifts requiring evolution at the speed of revolution. Through my continued involvement with NASIG, I hope to continue to evolve personally and to help prepare our community of scholarship to face the revolution ahead. I have been an original cataloguer of both current and rare material serials for over a decade. Cataloguers around the world are currently acknowledging and reflecting on our inability to be truly objective due to the highly subjective nature of existing subject headings schemes. We are not responding as rapidly as the world is changing--as rapidly as we must to succeed. In the face of these difficulties, I want to help lead the development of a Radical Empathy approach, not only in cataloguing but in all library systems and procedures. My commitment to these objectives is reflected in my current service on the newly formed NASIG Equity and Diversity Committee. It is also reflected in my serving on both the Duke University Libraries E & D Committee (DIvE-in) and the larger E & D committee representing the four universities in the TRLN (Triangle Research Libraries Network). During my five years of NASIG membership, I laid the foundation for my current position by attending four NASIG conferences, serving on the NASIG Continuing Education Committee (June 2015 – May 2017), and in serving on the NASIG Program Planning Committee (since June, 2017). I believe in NASIG’s ability to lead the revolution ahead and would be honored to pursue my stated objectives as a member of the NASIG Executive Board. Mandy Hurt _______________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SUMMARY Expert PCC CONSER (Cooperative Online Serials Program) cataloger of original records for rare print serial materials to DCRM (Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials) standards Expert PCC CONSER cataloger of original records for print serials and electronic integrating resources Expert PCC NACO (Name Authority Cooperative Program) authority records creator Expert knowledge of and experience with cataloging content standards (AACR2, RDA and DCRM) Extensive knowledge of and experience with RDA Toolkit, Classification Web and Cataloger’s Desktop Reading knowledge of French Bibliographer’s knowledge of German, Italian, Latin and Spanish (competency/ experience in cataloging a wide range of Roman alphabet languages) Competency/experience in technical and creative writing _______________________________________________________________________________ LIBRARY WORK EXPERIENCE Serials Description Coordinator (Associate Librarian) May 2019 – present Duke University Libraries, Resource Description Designs, implements, and manages workflows for serials cataloging; provides consultation and/or performs liaison duties to help solve technical problems; interacts collaboratively on or leads projects; and exchanges information with library staff within and outside of Technical Services Serves as the Duke University Libraries CONSER representative Contributes to the Program for Cooperative Cataloging, including NACO and CONSER, by creating and enhancing authority records and performing related research as necessary; establishes and recommends subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file and/or classification schedules in collaboration with the Library of Congress Performs original and complex copy cataloging of serials Serves as convener for the Serials Cohort, coordinating CONSER cataloging, NACO training and review and providing leadership and guidance to Cohort members as necessary Applies bibliographic metadata standards and principles to provide access to library collections, primarily focusing on serials resources in a variety of formats and languages Creates holdings data fields including captions and patterns and textual holdings for serials following MARC 21 and ANSI/NISO Z39.71 formats Creates/enhances metadata, including OCLC, RDF, LCNAF/ISNI and emerging data models such as BIBFRAME, using library technology and encoding /structural standards Participates in strategic planning related to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in the ILS, discovery, and digital repository systems. Advises on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections Assists department head with planning and management of serials-related projects of varying sizes and complexities, with an emphasis on print retention and outsourcing projects Serves on the Resource Description Management Team to develop and implement departmental vision and strategy in support of the DUL strategic plan and to create an inclusive environment that promotes respect, trust, and accountability Works with Metadata and Discovery Services to develop sustainable and efficient workflows for original and copy cataloging of serials Serves as DULTS functional owner for the AskTech Ticketing System, working collaboratively and collectively with the technical owner and the AskTech triaging team to identify and resolve issues, provide clarification where needed, and to recommend changes or enhancements to workflows and/or to the ticketing system technology Serials Description Librarian July 2016 – May 2019 Duke University Libraries, Serials & Retention Management Served as the primary resource for cataloging policies, issues, formats and standards for serials throughout the Duke University Libraries Performed original and complex copy cataloging of Roman alphabet language print serials in the national cooperative cataloging environment for rare materials held by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library per DCRM, CONSER, RDA and MARC format standards Perform original and complex copy cataloging of Roman alphabet language print serials and electronic integrating resources for the Duke University Libraries in the national cooperative cataloging environment per CONSER, RDA and MARC format standards Created and modified authority records in the national cooperative cataloging environment to NACO standards Consulted with the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Section Head, Rare Materials Cataloging on DCRM/RDA catalog standards for serials Resolved highly complex problems regarding serials described using older standards, updating records as needed to facilitate user access Created holdings data fields including captions and patterns and textual holdings for serials following MARC 21 and ANSI/NISO Z39.71 formats Library Original Cataloger for Serials August 2010 – June 2013 Duke University Libraries, Electronic Resources & Serials Management Served as the primary resource for cataloging policies, issues, formats and standards for serials throughout the Duke University Libraries Performed original and complex copy cataloging of Roman alphabet language print serials in the national cooperative cataloging environment for rare materials held by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library per DCRM, CONSER, RDA and MARC format standards Performed original and complex copy cataloging of Roman alphabet language print serials and electronic integrating resources for the Duke University Libraries in the national cooperative cataloging environment per CONSER, RDA and MARC format standards Created and modified authority records in the national cooperative cataloging environment to NACO standards Consulted with the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Section Head, Rare Materials Cataloging on DCRM/RDA catalog standards for serials Resolved highly complex problems regarding serials described using older standards, updating records as needed to facilitate user access Created holdings data fields including captions and patterns and textual holdings for serials following MARC 21 and ANSI/NISO Z39.71 formats _______________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION MLS, summa cum laude, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina BA (Honours), English Literature, Film and Theatre Studies, University of Reading, England, United Kingdom COMMITTEES NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NASIG Equity and Inclusion Committee, 2018 – present CONSER Operations Committee Representative, September 2017 – present NASIG Program Planning Committee, June 2017 – present American Library Association, Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, Continuing Resources Cataloging Committee, July 2015 – June 2017 NASIG Continuing Education Committee, June 2015 – May 2017 American Library Association, Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, Continuing Resources CRS Standards Committee, July 2013 – June 2015 REGIONAL TRLN (Triangle Research Library Network) Diversity and Inclusion interest group, December, 2019 – present Chair, North Carolina Serials Conference Planning Committee, Speakers Subcommittee, August 2019 – present Co-chair, North Carolina Serials Conference Planning Committee, Speakers Subcommittee, 2017 – present North Carolina Serials Conference Planning Committee, 2014 – present North Carolina Serials Conference Planning Committee, Speakers Subcommittee, 2014 – 2017 DUKE