Leigh Ann Martin is the Head of Systems and Metadata Services at the University of Richmond, where she has been cataloging since 2010, and the current chair of PTPL. She specializes in creating metadata for digital collections and co-teaches the Fundamentals of Metadata course offered by ALA Core several times a year. Outside of work, Leigh Ann hosts regular Saturday tabletop game nights and volunteers for the Hanover Humane Society.
Mary F. Wheaton is the Special Formats Cataloging Librarian at the University of Richmond, where she primarily catalogs rare and artists' books, as well as the occasional film. During library school she completed a placement at the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, where she created metadata for the Materials Library pilot project. In her free time, Mary enjoys backyard birdwatching with her cat and filling her home with plants and Legos.
Workshop overview:
This online workshop will focus on the process, rules, and vocabulary considerations for cataloging board games and other types of game-related physical materials. Starting with an overview and demonstration of cataloging a 3-D object, participants will learn how to apply these principles to catalog games and gaming collections. The workshop will devote significant time to discussing the specialized vocabularies used to describe specific types of games and gameplay elements, with the aim of creating more precise records that will help users find a game they will enjoy playing.
