Getting on the Same Page: The Importance of IR Documentation

Thad Cochran Center 218

In this panel presentation, the speakers will discuss the importance of documenting workflow and processes when establishing and expanding an IR. The three panelists; one an IR Manager, one a Cataloger, and one a Systems Librarian, will each explore how lack of turnover documentation impacted their work on the IR and each librarian will highlight how they are working to implement a comprehensive and collaborative living document. This documentation will include important IR information including items such as controlled vocabulary choices, metadata harvesting, policies, and more. The panel will open the floor to questions and comments so others will have the opportunity to share and learn.