Research and Projects

Independent projects

• KML and the Google Maps API. Sample project

Queens Library, Jamaica, NY (ongoing)

• Develop a crosswalk for Visual Resources Association (VRA) Core 4.0 to unqualified Dublin Core 9 (draft proposed December 2009)
• Incorporate Cataloging Cultural Objects (CCO) standard in VRA Core 4.0
• Create custom routines to migrate an EMC Documentum Xtender database to XML
• Develop word processor compatible XML data entry forms for non-technical staff

Argento New Music Project, New York, NY (ongoing)

• Design a database to integrate music scores, event management and accounting
• Develop a metadata schema for bibliographic records of music scores and for catalogs of commercial and in-house sound and video recordings

Queens College, Flushing, NY (2009)

• Develop XML schema for cataloging of event expressions and temporal information retrieval
• Ensure compatibility with the Resource Description Framework (RDA)
• Ensure interoperability with existing bibliographic standards.
• Product prototype developed late 2009: Digital Library for Subtitles

Queens College, Flushing, NY (2008)

• Developed and produced an instructional video for vocal score searching
• Authored project web site <link>

WHPK Radio, Chicago, IL (2003-2004)

• Trained volunteers to catalog the classical LP and CD recordings collection
• Published a new edition of the classical recordings catalog
• Designed shelving and labels to improve access

Columbia University Orchestra Library, New York, NY (2000)

• Directed cataloging and weeding of the orchestral collection
• Prepared collection for merger into the Columbia University Libraries and shipment to off-site storage