National Library of Australia

Teleconference 30 April 2009

Present:  Ebe Kartus (ALIA; Chair), Ann Huthwaite (ALIA), Philip Hider (ALIA),  Julie Whiting (NLA), Rob Walls (NLA), Deirdre Kiorgaard (NLA)

Apologies: Anne Robertson (EPC)

Minutes: Catherine Argus (NLA)

Teleconference commenced at 2pm

Future ACOC seminars

ACOC discussed options for future seminars, and decided that a major seminar on the implementation of Resource Description and Access (RDA) will be held during 2010. However, a decision on scheduling has been deferred, pending more definite information on the timeframe for RDA implementation.

A seminar will not be held in 2009.

Resignation of Philip Hider and Ann Huthwaite from the Committee

Philip Hider and Ann Huthwaite have resigned from the Committee, effective from the end of June. Other members expressed their appreciation for the contribution that Philip and Ann have made to the work of the Committee during their tenure.

RDA

Deirdre Kiorgaard reported that the text of RDA is currently being finalised and that an FAQ about testing will soon be posted on the JSC website.

Meeting closed at 2.45pm.