Upcoming ConC Workshop: AI Experiments in Cataloging Middle Eastern Collections

[Dagher, Iman]

Dear colleagues,

 

Please join us for a timely and informative online workshop exploring experimental applications of artificial intelligence in the cataloging of non-Latin script materials, with a special focus on Middle Eastern collections.

 

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time: 9 - 10:30 AM PST / 12 - 1:30 PM EST / 7 - 8:30 PM Cairo (GMT +3)

 

Presenters:

Yasha Razizadeh,  Metadata Librarian for Non-Latin Script Resources, New York University

Amal Morsy,  Arabic Librarian, Middle East Section, Library of Congress

Ayman Osman,  Rare Materials Cataloger and AI Specialist, University of Florida Libraries

 

Workshop overview: This workshop explores two experimental approaches to using AI in non-Latin script cataloging, with a focus on Middle Eastern materials.

 

In the first presentation, “Resolving Non-Latin Script Cataloging Issues with GenAI and Python: AI-built Unicode Decomposer,” Yasha Razizadeh introduces a Python-based tool developed with generative AI to assist in the decomposition and normalization of non-Latin script metadata.

 

The second presentation, “AI in Cataloging: Experimenting with Middle Eastern Materials,” is presented by Amal Morsy and Ayman Osman. Aimed at libraries working with non-Latin script collections, it focuses on helping librarians streamline cataloging workflows and providing effective tools for institutions without specialized Arabic catalogers. The session will include a live demonstration of how AI tools like ChatGPT can support cataloging Arabic materials, benefiting both experienced and early-career catalogers by improving efficiency, reducing workload, and enhancing consistency. Practical AI-driven cataloging approaches will be showcased to make the session valuable and accessible to all catalogers, regardless of language expertise.

 

On Zoom, register here.

 

Thank you!

 

Iman Dagher,

Chair, MELA Committee on Cataloging

 

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Iman Dagher

Arabic & Islamic Studies Metadata Librarian

UCLA Library. Resource Acquisitions & Metadata Services

Email: ida...@library.ucla.edu

 

[Dagher, Iman]

Dear colleagues,

Apologies!  the earlier registration link was incorrect.
Please use this correct link to register for the ConC Workshop: https://utexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/I039AkIJQJ6hhnlSoZnN0w#/registration

 

Thanks!

Iman

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