#LibraryCataloging

Queens Memory Project

@queensmemory.bsky.social

2 months ago

Photo shows librarians in 1940s cataloging by hand with index cards and and card catalog drawers. The room is crowded and there are 7 librarians working.

Photo shows librarians in 1940s processing by hand with typewriters and amongst floor to ceiling bookshelves and book carts. The room is crowded and there are 3 librarians working.

Look back at January 2, 1940! 📚 These #QPLArchives photos show staff at the old Central Branch busy in the Book Order & Cataloging Depts.

Here’s to a 2026 filled with visits to @qplnyc.bsky.social!

Post: Kit Moszynski, Citi + QPL Fellow, Fall 2025

#LibraryCataloging #LibraryLove

William Blueher

@blueherw.bsky.social

7 months ago

Walter F. Nickeson Podcast Episode · Catapod · 08/05/2025 · 46m

In the latest episode, I speak with Walter F. Nickeson, creator of SO MANY of the macros catalogers depend on to do their work:

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#CritCat #LibraryCataloging #LibraryPodcast

Off the Record

@offtherecordfiles.bsky.social

10 months ago

📂Entry #007:
Title: The Country Under Heaven by Frederic S. Durbin
Notes: Just tagged a single book with both Western fiction and Horror fiction for the first time.

I’m not saying this made my day… but I’m not 𝑛𝑜𝑡 saying that.

#LibraryLife #BookSky #LibraryCataloging

Off the Record

@offtherecordfiles.bsky.social

10 months ago

📂 Entry #004: Behind-the-scenes
Notes: Look, sometimes you just have to trust the vibes and assign the series title. Will there ever be a second book? Unknown. But my coworker’s logic is flawless:
“You’re either right or wrong.” 👏
#LibraryLife #BookSky #OffTheRecordFiles #LibraryCataloging

William Blueher

@blueherw.bsky.social

10 months ago

Andrea Puccio Podcast Episode · Catapod · 05/06/2025 · 45m

In the latest episode, I interview Andrea Puccio, Director of the Clark Art Institute Library.

#CritCat #LibraryCataloging #Cataloging

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William Blueher

@blueherw.bsky.social

1 year ago

Catapod Books Podcast · 3 Episodes · Updated Monthly

I just launched a cataloging podcast - the first two episodes feature interviews with Sherman Clarke and Jeff Edmunds. Please share!

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#Cataloging #LibraryCataloging #Libraries #Librarians #Metadata #Librarianship #LibraryNerd #Catalogers