This session will explore recent advancements in authority management and metadata manipulation, focusing on two key topics: enhanced flexibility in authority handling and the use of XSLT for metadata normalization. Participants will learn how improvements like flipping linked headings when discrepancies arise in authority fields and partial linking of authority names and titles can streamline and optimize data management processes. Additionally, the session will evaluate the pros and cons of using XSLT versus DROOLS for transforming metadata across various MARC formats, highlighting the impact on efficiency and flexibility. Attendees will gain practical insights into these innovations, which aim to improve governance, streamline workflows, and ensure more accurate and consistent data management practices.