The Streaming Guide to Cataloging Remote Access Multimedia: An Open Access Virtual Manual

     In recent years, the acquisition of remote access multimedia has become the trend in many libraries.  This type of multimedia consists of podcasts, streaming media, e-books, and games. Cataloging these items has become increasingly difficult as little or no information exists to help catalogers handle the complexities of remote access multimedia formats. The few available guides rely on text-only explanations—not the ideal way to visualize and understand complex multimedia situations.

     To address this important gap, the Streaming Guide to Cataloging Remote Access Multimedia was created. This virtual, freely accessible, peer-reviewed guide effectively explains how to handle complex cataloging situations commonly encountered with remote access multimedia. Published by the open access Newfound Press, this scholarly guide utilizes an innovative pedagogical approach that integrates streaming animated slides, audio, and interactivity to deliver cataloging instruction tailored for distance education.