Program Title: Polaris cataloging for NEW System Administrators
ILS: Polaris
Program Description: If you’ve ever broken into a cold sweat when asked to “take a quick look” at a MARC record, this session is for you. We’ll help you navigate the mysterious world of tags, subfields, and the dreaded fixed fields (which are definitely more fixed than you’d like).
We’ll break down the essentials of cataloging in a way that makes sense for ILS System Administrators, covering key concepts like metadata standards, record maintenance, and how your choices in the Polaris ILS can make or break discoverability.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a newfound appreciation for cataloging, and the confidence to help tackle cataloging issues without fear, and maybe even find yourself a new favorite MARC tag.
Speaker/ Information: Wes Osborn @wesochuck
Kalee Burkett @kbrktt
iug-2025-sys-admin-catalogingv2.pdf (5.5 MB)