Why link?
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The document discusses the importance of linking libraries, archives, and museums within a cultural linked data framework to enhance access to information. It emphasizes the need for a connected data backbone for libraries using linked data technologies, facilitating better resource identification and linking. The presentation outlines various resources available and encourages libraries to shift from traditional cataloging methods to a web-oriented linking approach.
Why link?
- 1. Cataloguing & Indexing Group in Scotland Edinburgh, 21 September 2012 Why Link? Richard Wallis Technology Evangelist OCLC @rjw The world’s libraries. Connected.
- 2. Why Link?
- 3. Why Link? Become part of the cultural Linked Data Backbone
- 4. Why Link? Become part of the cultural Linked Data Backbone Which means what?
- 5. Backbone ?
- 6. Backbone ?
- 7. Backbone ? ... the backbone of information for centuries
- 8. Backbone ? Libraries Archives Museums ... the backbone of information for centuries
- 9. Libraries Archives Museums ... today on the Web?
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- 21. Backbone Resources • Government • Media
- 22. Backbone Resources • Government • Media • Science
- 23. Backbone Resources • Government • Media • Science • Libraries ...
- 27. r ce s? ou es S y ti ve s - ri ta ser ut ho ny u A m a for
- 28. Libraries Know all about Authorities! http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/3352920732/
- 36. .org Resources Cat hic W orld rap Bib liog ill ion 2 70 +M
- 37. .org Resources Cat hic W orld rap Bib liog ill ion 2 70 +M
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- 52. Linked Data • 270+ Million resources • Schema.org + Library • Embedded RDFa • Links to: Dewey, LCSH LCNAF, DOI, VIAF, FAST • License: ODC-BY • Experimental - June 2012 The world’s libraries. Connected.
- 53. Linked Data • 270+ Million resources Download file • Schema.org + Library • Embedded RDFa • Links to: Dewey, LCSH LCNAF, DOI, VIAF, FAST • License: ODC-BY • Experimental - June 2012 The world’s libraries. Connected.
- 54. Linked Data • 270+ Million resources Download file • Schema.org + Library • Most widely held works (250+ holdings) • Embedded RDFa • 1.2 Million resources • Links to: Dewey, LCSH (80 million triples) LCNAF, DOI, VIAF, FAST • Schema.org + Library • License: ODC-BY • License: ODC-BY • Experimental - June 2012 • August 2012 The world’s libraries. Connected.
- 55. Linked Data • 270+ Million resources Download file • Schema.org + Library • Most widely held works (250+ holdings) • Embedded RDFa • 1.2 Million resources • Links to: Dewey, LCSH (80 million triples) LCNAF, DOI, VIAF, FAST • Schema.org + Library • License: ODC-BY • License: ODC-BY • Experimental - June 2012 • August 2012 http://worldcat.org http://purl.oclc.org/dataset/WorldCat The world’s libraries. Connected.
- 64. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 65. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 66. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 67. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 68. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 69. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 70. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 71. Library Linked Data Potential http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:North_Atlantic_Ocean_laea_relief_location_map.jpg
- 72. Library Linked Data Potential
- 73. Turning an Oil Tanker http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 74. Turning an Oil Tanker Millennia of endeavor http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 75. Turning an Oil Tanker Millennia of endeavor Centuries of practice http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 76. Turning an Oil Tanker Millennia of endeavor Centuries of practice Decades of systems http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 77. Turning an Oil Tanker Millennia of endeavor Centuries of practice Decades of systems Years of cooperation http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 78. Turning an Oil Tanker Millennia of endeavor Centuries of practice Decades of systems Years of cooperation Loads of standards http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 79. Turning an Oil Tanker Millennia of endeavor Centuries of practice Decades of systems Years of cooperation Loads of standards Huge heritage to build upon http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 80. Turning an Oil Tanker Millennia of endeavor Centuries of practice Decades of systems Years of cooperation Loads of standards Huge heritage to build upon In an exponentially changing environment http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 82. Stop Copying Start Linking Be of the Web!
- 83. Linked Data
- 84. RDF
- 85. RDF just another output format?
- 86. RDF just another output format? initially - yes
- 88. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts
- 89. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts ../ res/12345
- 90. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts Planning for Automation ../ name res/12345
- 91. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts type Planning for Automation ../ schema:Book name res/12345
- 92. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts type Planning for Automation ../ schema:Book name res/12345 author viaf.org/ abc
- 93. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts type Planning for Automation ../ schema:Book name res/12345 author John M Cohn viaf.org/ abc name
- 94. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts type Planning for Automation ../ schema:Book name res/12345 author about John M Cohn loc.gov/ viaf.org/ auth/sh8507 abc name
- 95. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts type Planning for Automation ../ schema:Book name res/12345 author about John M Cohn name viaf.org/ loc.gov/ auth/sh8507 abc name Libraries
- 96. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts type Planning for Automation ../ schema:Book name res/12345 author about John M Cohn name loc.gov/ viaf.org/ auth/sh8507 abc name Libraries <http://lib.org/res/1234> name "Planning for Automation" . <http://lib.org/res/1234> schema:type schema:Book . <http://lib.org/res/1234> schema:author <http://viaf.org/abc> . <http://lib.org/res/1234> schema:about <http://loc.gov/authorities/sh8570>
- 97. RDF Identifying & Linking Resources to Concepts type Planning for Automation ../ schema:Book name res/12345 author about John M Cohn name loc.gov/ viaf.org/ auth/sh8507 abc name Libraries <http://lib.org/res/1234> name "Planning for Automation" . <http://lib.org/res/1234> schema:type schema:Book . <http://lib.org/res/1234> schema:author <http://viaf.org/abc> . <http://lib.org/res/1234> schema:about <http://loc.gov/authorities/sh8570> Where has the record gone?
- 98. RDF Where has the record gone?
- 99. RDF Where has the record gone? What next for cataloguing?
- 100. Stop Copying Start Linking http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 101. Stop Copying Start Linking Be of the Web! http://www.flickr.com/photos/24736216@N07/6153313394/
- 102. Cataloguing & Indexing Group in Scotland Edinburgh, 21 September 2012 Why Link? Richard Wallis Technology Evangelist OCLC @rjw The world’s libraries. Connected.