#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