ICON welcomes the participation of libraries wishing
to contribute their records to the database.
Participants contributing to the ICON database of international
newspapers are expected to:
- submit information conforming to standards set by the project.
Data should accurately describe newspaper titles and holdings
within their collection(s)
- transfer records via a standardized submission method jointly
determined by the participant and ICON team (e.g., OPAC file extraction
sent via ftp)
- periodically review and refresh the information contained in
the database. This will be done through automatic loading of records,
de minimum on an annual basis
- update, correct, and edit records as needed through a remote
administrative tool provided by the project.
Participants are further encouraged to:
- improve the quality of their bibliographic and holdings data
and maintain accurate records at their local institution
- highlight the ICON database as a resource for their local patrons
and refer to it in the course of bibliographic instruction or
reference
- participate in periodic program assessments to help refine
the ICON database and related efforts
- engage in broader cooperation in the ICON project, such as
lending issues for preservation projects, sharing information
on collection initiatives, and participating in future activities
of the project. Future activities might incorporate print retention
initiatives, digitization or electronic capture of news information,
expedited/preferential loan arrangements, or other possibilities
enacted on a cost-recovery basis to ensure the sustainability
of ICON.
If you are interested in participating in ICON, please contact
Carolyn Ciesla. |
