NACO Participants' Manual -3rd Edition - Library of Congress
NACO Participants' Manual -3rd Edition - Library of Congress
NACO Participants' Manual -3rd Edition - Library of Congress
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Appendix IIIJoining the <strong>NACO</strong> ProgramLibraries who wish to contribute authority records to the LC/NAF are welcome to applyfor membership in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC). The steps below outlinethe typical sequence <strong>of</strong> events leading to <strong>NACO</strong> membership. Procedures for forming afunnel project or joining an existing funnel project are similar. For additional informationabout membership in the PCC and its component parts, including <strong>NACO</strong>, consult:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/pcc/Initial contact:Prospective library expresses interest in <strong>NACO</strong> training.A Coop <strong>NACO</strong> training coordinator discusses <strong>NACO</strong> program with library and sends linksto pertinent online documents and the PCC application.LC Coop Team sends cost estimate if travel is involved.Approval by PCC:<strong>Library</strong> submits Web application for PCC membership and <strong>NACO</strong> training.LC Coop Team forwards application to PCC Steering Committee for approval.PCC Steering Committee grants approval for provisional membership and <strong>NACO</strong> training.<strong>Library</strong> director is asked to sign letter to commit to appropriate contribution goals.Further discussions:Coop <strong>NACO</strong> training coordinator converses with <strong>NACO</strong> library again to begin scheduling,etc.Coop <strong>NACO</strong> training coordinator matches prospective trainer and library.Coop <strong>NACO</strong> training coordinator sends URL link to library to give access to trainingmaterials, including “Preparations for <strong>NACO</strong> Training,” cataloging documentation, andtraining manuals.Training costs and contractual obligations:There is no fee for the services <strong>of</strong> the <strong>NACO</strong> trainer and reviewer.The library receiving training covers the travel expenses <strong>of</strong> the trainer.<strong>Library</strong> receiving training and library sending trainer may need to establish contract fortrainer’s travel expenses, accommodations, and meals. For travel involving LC staff orinvolving funding from PCC, a signed contract must be on file at LC before travel plans canbe completed.102