[DCRM-L] Request for feedback: MARC discussion papers and proposals

[Matthew C. Haugen]

Hi all,

One final reminder to submit any comments on the 4 discussion papers and 4
proposals on the agenda <https://www.loc.gov/marc/mac/an2026_age.html> for
the upcoming MARC Advisory Committee (MAC) Annual meeting *by this Friday,
July 10, 11:59 pm. Eastern.*  You are invited to use this *Google Form
<https://forms.gle/FTaZjL1kShUVmmUd6> *or to contact me directly.

Thank you for your input!

Matthew Haugen

RBMS Liaison to the MARC Advisory Committee


On Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM Matthew C. Haugen <
matthew.haugen at columbia.edu> wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
> The agenda <https://www.loc.gov/marc/mac/an2026_age.html> for the MARC Advisory
> Committee (MAC) Annual meeting, July 22-23, 2026, has been published. The
> slate of 2 proposals and 4 discussion papers are now available to the MARC community
> for discussion and comment prior to the meeting.
>
> You are invited to use this *Google Form
> <https://forms.gle/FTaZjL1kShUVmmUd6> *to submit your feedback on the
> papers and proposals, *by Friday, July 10, 11:59 pm. Eastern.*
>
>
> Discussion paper 2026-DP08
> <https://www.loc.gov/marc/mac/2026/2026-dp08.html> in particular has
> obvious rare materials implications, but your comments are welcome on any
> aspect of the papers/proposals, whether related specifically to rare
> materials or not.
>
>
> All survey questions are optional. Alternatively, you can email your
> feedback directly to me. (matthew.haugen at columbia.edu) Community
> discussion on DCRM-L is also welcome.
>
>
>
> The MAC meetings will be held virtually on Zoom, July 22, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
> Eastern Time, and continuing on July 23 if needed. If you're interested
> in attending as an observer, information about meeting access will be
> shared by the Library of Congress before the meeting. Recordings
> <https://www.loc.gov/marc/mac/recordings.html> and minutes will also be
> posted on the LC MARC Development website afterwards.
>
>
> I will compile all feedback received from the RBMS and rare
> materials community, to be shared with the MARC Advisory Committee (MAC)
> prior to the meeting. This feedback will also help inform my
> participation and voting during the meeting itself.
>
>
> Your input makes a difference! Recent changes to the MARC 21 bibliographic
> <https://www.loc.gov/marc/bibliographic/bdapndxg.html> and authority
> <https://www.loc.gov/marc/authority/adapndxf.html> formats were published
> in format update no. 42, May 2026, with our input at the last meeting.
>
>
> Apologies for cross-posting. Feel free to share the survey with interested
> colleagues who may not have received this invitation. Thank you for your
> participation!
>
>
>
> Matthew Haugen
>
> RBMS Liaison to the MARC Advisory Committee
>
> --
> Matthew C. Haugen
> Rare Book Cataloger | Columbia University Libraries
> matthew.haugen at columbia.edu | 212-851-2451 | he/they
> <https://universitylife.columbia.edu/pronouns>
>


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Matthew C. Haugen
Rare Book Cataloger | Columbia University Libraries
matthew.haugen at columbia.edu | 212-851-2451 | he/they
<https://universitylife.columbia.edu/pronouns>
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