Using Technological Devices to Improve Cataloging Productivity Jee-Young Park Korean Cataloger Columbia University

Introduction Creative in-house technical services ideas  Why do we need assistive technology devices?  Pen scanner  Dual Monitor

Pen Scanner

Pen scanner How does pen scanner work?  Faster typing  Reading text and numbers  Extended output applications  Up to 128 OCR languages

Pen scanner video demo

Pen scanner with cataloging activity  Searching (eg. other CJK titles, authors)  Requiring extensive transcription (eg. 505 contents note)  Using with Korean Romanization macro in OCLC

Pen scanner with Korean Romanization macro in OCLC  Korean Romanization Macro  Created by Joel Hahn  Transliterates Korean Hangul into Latin alphabet  Install on OCLC as user tool or keystroke

Pen scanner with Korean Romanization macro in OCLC

Dual Monitor

Dual Monitor How does it work?  More usable desk space  Easy to use-- go back and forth between windows with one mouse  Less distraction

Dual Monitor benefits for cataloging  Better organized screens for displaying both multiple cataloging reference tools and OCLC Connexion  Greater focus with minimal distraction and improved productivity using two separate screens

Dual Monitor

Conclusion  The pen scanner and dual monitor can be helpful as assistive technological tools once the user fully adjusts to these devices  These devices have some limitations, but improve cataloging performance and make in-house cataloging more efficient and convenient.

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