ISSN supporting Australian newspaper digitisation

Marjorie Currie; Rebecca Gibbs

doi:10.18225/ci.inf.v44i1.1433

Autores

Marjorie Currie Australian ISSN Agency
Rebecca Gibbs Australian ISSN Agency

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18225/ci.inf.v44i1.1433

Palavras-chave:

Agencia australiana del ISSN. Biblioteca Nacional da Australia. Programa de digitalización de periódicos.

Resumo

Abstract In this paper, the authors describe the work being done by the Australian ISSN Agency to support the National Library of Australia’s newspaper digitisation program. The overall process, including the program’s workflows and systems is outlined, as well as the role of the ISSN within the program. Challenges faced by The Agency, particularly ISSN assignment, cataloguing and collaboration are discussed and illustrated with specific case studies. Reflecting on lessons learned provides a valuable mechanism for future directions and the sustainability of providing this service. Keywords: Australian ISSN Agency. National Library of Australia. Newspaper digitisation program. Apoio do ISSN à digitalização dos jornais australianos Resumo Neste artigo, os autores descrevem o trabalho sendo realizado pela Agência australiana do ISSN no apoio ao programa de digitalização de jornais da Biblioteca Nacional da Austrália. O processo geral é descrito, incluindo os fluxogramas e sistemas do programa, bem como o papel do ISSN no programa. Os desafios enfrentados pela Agência, particularmente a atribuição de ISSN, catalogação e colaboração, são discutidos e ilustrados com estudos de caso específicos. Reflexão sobre as lições aprendidas oferece um mecanismo valioso para direções futuras e sustentabilidade na oferta do serviço. Palavras-chave: Agência australiana do ISSN. Biblioteca Nacional da Austrália. Programa de digitalização de jornais. Apoyo del ISSN a la digitalización de los periódicos australianos Resumen En este artículo, los autores describen el trabajo realizado por la Agencia australiana del ISSN en apoyo al programa de digitalización de periódicos de la Biblioteca Nacional da Australia. Describe el proceso general, incluyendo los flujos y sistemas del programa, bien como el papel del ISSN en programa. Los retos enfrentados por la Agencia, particularmente la asignación de ISSN, catalogación y colaboración, son discutidos e ilustrados con estudios de caso específicos. Reflexión sobre las lecciones aprendidas ofrece un mecanismo valioso para dirección futura y sostenibilidad en la prestación del servicio. Palabras clave: Agencia australiana del ISSN. Biblioteca Nacional da Australia. Programa de digitalización de periódicos.

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Biografia do Autor

Marjorie Currie, Australian ISSN Agency

is the Liasion Officer for the Australian ISSN Agency as part of the Pre-Publication Services and Digital Projects Co-ordination team at the National Library of Australia. She coordinates the daily workflows with other National Library staff and assists publishers as the first point of contact for ISSN enquiries, processing applications and many administrative duties. Marjorie particularly enjoys helping new publishers through the ISSN process and having a positive influence on catalogue records for Newspaper Digitisation titles at the National Library.
Rebecca Gibbs, Australian ISSN Agency

Gibbs manages the Pre-Publication Services and Digital Projects Co-ordination team at the National Library of Australia. She has a background in music and previously worked in the Library’s Music Acquisitions and Cataloguing team. She was also part of the team that implemented Resource Description and Cataloguing at the National Library. She has been the administrator of the Australian ISSN Agency since 2014, a position which combines her interest in collection access and connecting publishers with Library services.