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Research activities are heavily dependent upon content found on the web. Moreover, the web is moving rapidly from the document-based web to the semantic web where anyone can say anything about any topic (the AAA slogan). http://goo.gl/qHvmST
The Semantic Web is a jungle where data are rich and massive, interconnected without roadmaps, index, or guidance. What it has is a series of tools and languages that are making their way into libraries' working spaces. Ontologies, linked data, RDF, data modeling, metadata, identity management, etc., have been morphed into common vocabularies for information services. Our cataloging and metadata community embraced the RDF language as a potential replacement for MARC as the current encoding standard. Cataloging professionals have begun preparing the alignment of libraries' very siloed MARC data to linked open data. While many of us still consider the semantic web that moves library data toward linked data as a daunting revolution for the profession, others remain skeptical of its potential and usefulness.
In adjusting to the challenges of transitioning library data toward linked data, library technical services managers have been looking for practices that will enable them to create robust and responsive services in order to deliver more returns. Some have found the trend in software development industry of applying agile principles for deliverables very applicable and attractive for managing library projects. Its acceptance is gaining momentum in libraries beyond their IT departments. How will the team-based approach help transitioning workflows that involve library data and library staff who need reassurances about their talents and contributions? In an effort to offer new ways of thinking about how metadata and cataloging work is accomplished, this session will look at both an implementation of a linked data-based workflow and a separate environment that utilizes agile project management to deliver results.
Speakers:
Lisa Lorenzo
Metadata Librarian
Michigan State University
Kate Harcourt
Director, Original and Special Materials Cataloging
Columbia University Libraries
Melanie Wacker
Metadata Coordinator
Columbia University Libraries
Meeting Type: Discussion/Interest Group
Interests: Administration and Management, Budget Planning and Finance, Cataloging, Metadata, Personnel and Staffing, RDA
Type of Library: Academic, Government, Public, Special
Sponsors: ALCTS, ALCTS_CMMS
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Close: Open