#critcat — Public Fediverse posts

This free webinar is next Tuesday April 14th. There'll be ASL interpreters available. It'll be recorded, so if you can't join us, feel free to sign up and you'll get a link to the recording. 1500 people registered so far lol. 📚 #critcat news.library.fresnostate.edu/2026/02/23/f...

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Join @[email protected] & Karen Snow & Billey Albina & me for a free webinar, "Critical Cataloging & Librarianship Today: Ethics, Power, and Possibility" on Tuesday April 14th. Part of the Womack Lecture Series sponsored by @[email protected]. 📚 #critcat

The January issue of Critcatenate is available with the latest updates in the world of #InclusiveDescription and critical cataloging.

https://cataloginglab.org/2025/01/31/critcatenate-critcat-in-january-2025/

#Critcat #Metadata #Cataloging #Cataloguing #ReparativeDescription

LCSH recently published changes in some race-related subject headings. "Multiracial people" and "Multiracial families" have replaced "Racially mixed people" and "Racially mixed families".

Also, "Miscegenation" is no longer a heading. A new heading "Miscegenation (Racist theory)" has the same underlying ID, but books cataloged under the old heading that *don't* treat interracial relationships as a "problem" may be better cataloged under one of the "Interracial...:" headings.
#metadata #critcat

The August issue of the Critcatenate blog is available.

"Critcatenate is an effort to keep folks up to date on critcat efforts with a monthly-ish roundup of news. Critcat is short for critical cataloging, focusing on the ethical implications of library metadata, cataloging, and classification practice, standards, and infrastructure."

https://cataloginglab.org/category/critcatenate/

#InclusiveDescription #metadata #ReparativeDescription #Critcat #Cataloging #Cataloguing

The July issue of the Critcatenate blog is available with announcements on resources about #InclusiveDescription and related topics in the world of library #metadata.

https://cataloginglab.org/2024/08/01/critcatenate-critcat-in-july-2024/

#CritCat #ReparativeDescription #Cataloging #Cataloguing

The DEI Metadata Handbook: A Guide to Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Description

It is freely available as an open access resource at https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/plugins/books/153/

#CritCat #InclusiveDescription #Metadata #Cataloging #Cataloguing #Accessibility

Do you want to start conversations about "harmful or offensive language in description and bias in cataloging" but don't know how to get going?

Here's a great compilation of existing statements, from big organizations that you've heard of (City of Portland, Folger Shakespeare, National Library of Australia).

https://cataloginglab.org/list-of-statements-on-bias-in-library-and-archives-description/

The Cataloging Lab generally is a great resource and worth spending some time there. #CritCat

The May 2024 issue of Violet Fox's blog Critcatenate is available:

https://cataloginglab.org/category/critcatenate/

#Critcat #Cataloging #Cataloguing #InclusiveDescription #ReparativeDescription #Metadata #DEI

Support the call for sector-wide collective action for Palestine. Anyone can sign & anonymous option available. Please share! #heritage #museums #libraries #archives #freepalestine #critcat https://chng.it/vJStdKvYNS

Sign the UK Heritage x Palestine Open Letter to Cultural Heritage institutions! Just email [email protected] with your name and institutional affiliation (which will be published as separate lists) #museums #archives #critcat #libraries #culturalsector #freepalestine https://t.co/X1l8YK5qMI

Please sign the Heritage X Palestine Open Letter to UK Cultural Heritage Organisations! Email [email protected] with your name (and institution, which will not be published alongside your name) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-IIPrpzQ6FxLExzIrGm5J3prDM2Y96Al/view #museums #critcat #archives #libraries #freepalestine

The latest issue of Critcatenate is available with news, articles and announcements relating to inclusive metadata.

https://cataloginglab.org/2024/04/01/critcatenate-critcat-in-march-2024/

#Critcat #Cataloging #Cataloguing #InclusiveDescription #Metadata

UCD Library recently published their ethical cataloguing guidelines, including links to examples of content warnings and access restrictions #critcat #archives #libraries #museums https://digital.ucd.ie/docs/EthicalCataloguingPublicDraft_April2023.pdf

The February issue of Violet Fox’s Critcatenate blog with the latest news and articles related to inclusive metadata is available at:

https://cataloginglab.org/2024/03/01/critcatenate-critcat-in-february-2024/

#Critcat #InclusiveDescription #Metadata #Cataloging #Cataloguing

My article "Inclusive Description in the Glasgow School of Art Library’s Published Catalog" is now published in Collections: A Journal for Museums and Archives Professionals. This is a useful case study for anybody working on advisory notices! #critcat #archives #libraries https://doi.org/10.1177/15501906241232307

Third Sector covered my response to Collections Trust, who refused comment. "Museums charity criticised for ‘disappointing’ decision to remove links to inclusive language guidance" #critcat #museums #archives #heritage #freepalestine https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/museums-charity-criticised-disappointing-decision-remove-links-inclusive-language-guidance/management/article/1861848

"The Inclusive Terminology Glossary's Inclusion of Palestine: A Statement by Carissa Chew" is now available on the Cultural Heritage Terminology Network blog. This statement is a response to Art Council England's new policy on "political statements made by individuals linked to organisations", which supports the recent decision by Collections Trust (funded by ACE) to drop me as a freelancer because I have shared inclusive language guidance on Palestine. #critcat https://culturalheritageterminology.co.uk/2024/02/14/the-inclusive-terminology-glossarys-inclusion-of-palestine-a-statement-by-carissa-chew/

"Inclusive Description for Cultural Heritage Materials," a 4-week asynchronous course designed by Treshani Perera; hosted by
wehere.space #critcat https://t.co/cHCimXbOcJ

For those interested in news relating to critical cataloging, the January issue of the Critcatenate blog is available at:
https://cataloginglab.org/2024/02/01/critcatenate-critcat-in-january-2024/

#Critcat #InclusiveDescription #Metadata #Cataloging #Cataloguing

Scottish Government responds to Empire, Slavery and Scotland’s Museums Recommendations! #critcat #archives #libraries #museums #scotland #heritage https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/news/scottish-government-responds-to-empire-slavery-and-scotlands-museums-recommendations/

Report by Kirsty Kerr, student at the University of Leicester, exploring use of the word "oriental" as a descriptive term in Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA) #critcat #archives libraries #museums https://mdx.figshare.com/articles/preprint/Cataloguing_the_Oriental_in_MoDA_s_Silver_Studio_Collection/24081330/1

A disappointing response from Collections Trust, who have decided to take the words of a Telegraph article at face value instead of consulting the Glossary and its section on Antisemitism. The citations re: Freedom Fighting and Apartheid are from a Jewish heritage organisation. #critcat #libraries #archives #freepalestine https://collectionstrust.org.uk/news/statement-on-the-inclusive-terminology-glossary/

A useful article for cataloguers: "Finding Palestine in the Library" by Jamie Carlstone #critcat #archives #libraries #freepalestine https://medium.com/@jdcarlstone/finding-palestine-in-the-library-cf0b8ca47dd7

Upcoming online event on 23 January, 4-6pm GMT: "In Solidarity with Palestine: A Roundtable with the Critical Ancient World Studies Collective and Everyday Orientalism". More information and RSVP here #freepalestine #critcat #archives #museums #libraries https://everydayorientalism.wordpress.com/2024/01/12/in-solidarity-with-palestine-a-roundtable-with-the-critical-ancient-world-studies-collective-and-everyday-orientalism/

New on the CHTNUK Blog! An interview with Catalena Angele at People's Collection Wales regarding their work translating the Inclusive Terminology Glossary into Welsh #critcat #libraries #archives #museums https://culturalheritageterminology.co.uk/2024/01/17/translation-of-the-inclusive-terminology-glossary-into-welsh/

Images and slideshow from Fresno State Library's exhibition "Words Matter! The Inclusive Cataloging Movement Takes Flight"

https://library.fresnostate.edu/find/special-collections

#InclusiveDescription #Cataloging #Cataloguing #Metadata #Critcat

The October/November 2023 issue of Critcatenate is available at https://cataloginglab.org/2023/12/01/critcatenate-critcat-in-october-november-2023/

#critcat #InclusiveDescription #Metadata #Cataloging #Cataloguing

Latest issue of Violet Fox's Critcatenate blog for
August and September 2023 at https://cataloginglab.org/2023/10/01/critcatenate-critcat-in-august-and-september-2023/

It includes links to a lot of upcoming meetings and webinars.

#CritCat #InclusiveDescription #Metadata #Diversity #Libraries

Also check out Beck Shaefer's new resource "Trans & Gender Diverse LCSH" https://translcsh.com/

#metadata #lgbtqia #gender #lcsh #trans #critcat #librarian #cataloguing #cataloging

I have just encountered Oxfam's Inclusive Language Guide for the charity sector which was published in March 2023! #critcat #inclusivelanguage #metadata https://views-voices.oxfam.org.uk/2023/03/launch-inclusive-language-guide/

Excited to start building the CHTNUK community! Please welcome @JaneDaniels1 to Mastodon and give her a follow if you're interested in #critcat #metadata #inclusivedescription #cataloguing #cataloging #heritage #archives #libraries #museums #GLAM

The language that we choose when creating terminology guidance or DEI resources also matters! I created a wordbank that helps me to think carefully about what I'm trying to say. Feel free to add your own suggestions! #critcat #inclusivedescription #metadata #heritage #museums #libraries #archives #dei https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0bkmeGYt1SX_GMbAwX_AMZ1oYX9pxRvXZxDlJQTTzI/edit?usp=sharing

On the Cultural Heritage Terminology Network website you will find hundreds of equalities, diversity, and inclusion resources, with special focus on inclusive description and indexing projects that I am constantly updating. #critcat #inclusivedescription #heritage #metadata #libraries #archives #museums https://culturalheritageterminology.co.uk/resources/

The @librarycongress welcomes Sexual minority activists...with a redirect from Queer activists. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯s in #LCSH

#Critcat

Not me getting fired up reading an #LCSH monthly approved list. https://classweb.org/approved-subjects/2212.html

How is Future life still a thing? And the need to get country designations approved, e.g., Creative non-fiction, Yugoslav--unnecessary delay. Re: Exiled lawyers, how annoying is that Expatriates isn't a heading (it's a variant of Noncitizens, which is *different*, but there are Expatriate [profession] headings). Greedy algorithms, though, that's a fun one!

White supremacy (Social structure)!!! #critcat

I always for get that Outer space gets a 651, not a 650 lol.

#OuterSpace #ZineCataloging #CritCat

Today in #ZineCataloging, I love when there's a name authority for someone with a punk pseudonym, e.g., Heather Wreckage.

#zines #punk #minicomics #critcat

Heard often in my head while cataloging "Can I get a scope note for that vague af heading?"

#LCSH #cataloging #zineCataloging #critcat #vagueAF

How librarians show love: updating dear ones' name authority files. Thanks, Violet Fox for Jen Angel, 1975-2023 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2023031821.html

#critcat #zineCataloging #NameAuthority #NerdSuperPowers

How librarians show love: updating dear ones' name authority files. Thanks, Violet Fox for Jen Angel, 1975-2023 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2023031821.html

#critcat #zineCataloging #NameAuthority #NerdSuperPowers

How librarians show love: updating dear ones' name authority files. Thanks, Violet Fox for Jen Angel, 1975-2023 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2023031821.html

#critcat #zineCataloging #NameAuthority #NerdSuperPowers

"A clip from the sound composition Sounding the Radical Catalog, created from our recording sessions with Catalogers at Work, listen to the entire composition here" https://soundcloud.com/user-490938359/sounding-the-radical-catalog

via @belantara on the bird site

I'm one of the radical catalogers! ✊🏻 ⌨️ 🏳️‍🌈

#lcsh #critcat #critlib

The link is up https://www.loc.gov/aba/pcc/saco/cpsoed/ptcp-221216.pdf

#LCSH #CritCat #EnslavedPersons

Big #LCSH / #CritCat news:

Enslaved persons

Special list 2212a consisted of 55 proposals to revise the heading Slaves to Enslaved persons as well as other headings that used the wording Slaves. This is the culmination of a project started in 2022. The meeting thanks the African-American SACO Funnel for their careful, thorough research and hard work to make these proposals.

No link yet, will be December 2022 on here http://www.loc.gov/aba/pcc/saco/cpsoed/cpsoeditorial.html #EnslavedPersons

The Anchor Archive (zine library in Halifax, Nova Scotia) has updated its thesaurus. Check it out, metadata nerds! https://anchorarchive.org/subject-thesaurus

#zines #ZineLibraries #ControlledVocabulary #metadata #critcat #AmandaStevens #AnchorArchive #punkademics

new #OA article from me about the critical cataloging database (critcat.org) lessons taught by #critcat (#critarch #critlib). It's dedicated to and opens w a quote from Emily Drabinski bc it would not exist if not for her.

https://serials.atla.com/tcb/article/view/3216

new publication from me and Beck Shaefer: "Handicapped has been cancelled: The terminology and logics of disability in cultural heritage institutions"

Addressing historic Library of Congress headings like "people with social disabilities" we show how classification systems often erase disability and replace them with eugenic narratives about overcoming adversity or policing deviance. :

https://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/12898 #critlib #critcat #disability #GLAMS #GLAM

can finally announce that the #Homosaurus was the recipient of a three year R&D grant from the NEH! We'll be working with UCLA Chicano research centre, Arizona Queer Archives, The Hormel Centre, and San Fran Public Library #critcat #critlib

https://twitter.com/marika_louise/status/1612866582203727875?t=eurbeK16JP3gIsRSHd7u4Q&s=19