Online Audiovisual Catalogers
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Not to be confused with OLAC, the Open Language Archives Community.
Online Audiovisual Catalogers, Inc., otherwise known as OLAC, was founded in 1980[1][2][3] as a group of library catalogers involved in the cataloging of audiovisual materials, but now supports the work of catalogers working on all nonprint resources.[4][5][6][7][8] OLAC provides a way for catalogers to have a method of communication among themselves as well as with the Library of Congress.[1] The first official meeting of the group happened on July 1, 1980, in New York City with Nancy B. Olson chairing the group of catalogers.[3]
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Abbreviation | OLAC |
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Formation | 1980; 44 years ago (1980) |
Type | Non-profit |
Purpose | "In 1980, OLAC was founded to establish and maintain a group that could speak for catalogers of audiovisual materials. OLAC provides a means for exchange of information, continuing education, and communication among catalogers of audiovisual materials and with the Library of Congress. While maintaining a voice with the bibliographic utilities that speak for catalogers of audiovisual materials, OLAC works toward common understanding of AV cataloging practices and standards."[1] |
President | Mary L Huismann |
Website | olacinc |
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