The Quinault Library Project: Community Powered Cataloging in Practice
- Conference Year
- Online Northwest 2026
- Session
- 3
- Type
- Breakout Session
- Presenters
- Ash King, University of Washington Information School
- Abstract
The Quinault Nation’s library began with a gifted collection, an IMLS grant, and a decision to use the Brian Deer Cataloging System (BDCS) as a framework, developing a cataloging system unique to Quinault worldviews and language choices. This session will provide an overview of BDCS, a discussion of the process of crafting a unique cataloging system and organizational structure through collection assessment and community discussions, and a look at the final product of this project.