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Cataloging educators and trainers: The EDUCAT list has been created to continue the discussion begun at the ALA Midwinter workshop on Preparing 21st Century Cataloging and Metadata Educators and Trainers, and to facilitate a wider discussion among educators, trainers, and practitioners. We have not yet advertised this list beyond the workshop attendees so that questions and issues raised at the conference could be addressed first before the wider community participates. To start the discussion rolling, let me raise the question of the Levels of Expertise spelled out in Ingrid Hsieh Yee's report. There was a fair amount of back and forth about the Level I expertise, that is, the skills and knowledge recommended for all LIS students through a required course on organization of information. This level requires a general understanding of cataloging concepts and principles, but does not include coverage of specific cataloging standards such as AACR2 and MARC except as examples. Level II is aimed at students planning careers in cataloging and metadata, and Level III defines expertise needed to design manage digital projects. What should be the core competency of all LIS students in the area of cataloging and metadata? Please feel free to address other issues related to cataloging and metadata education. We look forward to a lively discussion list. Diane Diane Baden Associate Director NELINET, Inc. 153 Cordaville Rd. Southborough, MA 01772 (508) 597-1931 (direct line) (800) 635-4638 (New England) (508) 460-9455 (fax) [log in to unmask] http://www.nelinet.net