• catalog 10,000 non-serial titles. Specifically, we will focus on several collections this year including Robert Graves, Langston Hughes, Shirley and Worlds Fair; continue to recatalog the College Pamphlet Collection; eliminate the backlog of Priority 1's; and remain current in the cataloging of red flags, Priority 1's, broadsides and folios;
• catalog 3,500 serial volumes. Specifically, we will continue the cataloging of the Delta newspapers, while staying current with subscription adds to already cataloged serials;
• contribute records to NACO;
• support Beinecke Library's digital initiatives;
• remain current with the cataloging of vernacular languages material; and
• remain current with the cataloging of Beinecke microfilm titles.
  

We will work together effectively as a team. Specifically, we will:

• meet regularly for group discussions;
• make our decisions by consensus, whenever possible;
• respond flexibly to the changing priorities of Beinecke;
• update the Rare Book Team homepage and the cataloging manual as needed;
• apply new template and cascading style sheets for manual pages;
• share documents and expertise gained by attendance at conferences, workshops and Rare Book School; and
• evaluate quarterly our progress in meeting these goals.

In order to achieve our goals, we will:

• more fully utilize Macro Express;
• have all catalogers work towards NACO independence; and
• explore ways in which we can improve workflow efficiencies for digital initiatives at Beinecke; and
• hire and train an additional cataloging assistant.

We will work with Beinecke Technical Services staff:

• to maintain good cataloging workflow;
• maximize use of the Rare Book Team workstations in Beinecke;
• examine current processes to eliminate duplication of effort and increase production; and
• develop a cross-training plan between Technical Services and the Rare Book Team.

The librarians on the team will make appropriate contributions to the library and profession.