ALCTS webinar: Linked Library Data: Tuning Library Metadata for the Semantic Web
From: "Spidal, Debra" <dspidal_at_wsu.edu>
*Apologies for multiple/cross postings*
ALCTS webinar: Linked Library Data: Tuning Library Metadata for the Semantic Web
Date: March 16, 2011
All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 2pm Eastern, 1pm Central, noon Mountain,
and 11am Pacific Time.
Description: This webinar will provide a brief introduction to the linked data design
pattern and the principles and terminology of the Semantic Web. Examples will focus on the
metadata and value vocabularies used in various domains and the emergence of this pattern
in libraries.
Additionally, the webinar will look at how linked data into the ongoing development of RDA
and IFLA's current efforts to harmonize the FRBR family of standards. The role of metadata
registries in managing large and complex metadata vocabularies will be addressed. The
presentation will conclude with a discussion of how linked data principles can broaden the
utility of metadata standards like RDA by allowing communities to utilize only the parts
of the standard that are of value to them.
Audience: This webinar is for anyone wanting an introduction to Linked Data, RDF, and the
Semantic Web, and who is interested in how library data models and metadata standards
could evolve to work more effectively in this space. No prior knowledge of RDF or Semantic
Web is required.
Presenter: Corey A Harper has worked as the Metadata Services Librarian at New York
University since 2007. Prior to that, he was a metadata librarian and a digital library
developer at the University of Oregon. He has been actively involved in the Dublin Core
Metadata Initiative (DCMI) since 2002, and has focused his professional work on discussing
Semantic Web technologies and Linked Open Data principles with librarians in a variety of
venues.
This is the fourth is a series of five webinars on RDA. The webinars included in the RDA
series are:
February 2, 2011 - Changes from AACR2 to RDA. Part 1: Description
February 9, 2011 - Changes from AACR2 to RDA. Part 2: Access Points
March 2, 2011 - RDA and Serials Catalogers: Will Our Work Really Change?
March 16, 2011 - Linked library data: tuning library metadata for the Semantic Web
April 6, 2011 - Preparing copy catalogers for RDA
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To Register, complete the online registration form at
http://www.ala.org/ala/onlinelearning/reg/webinar.cfm for the session you would like to
attend.
Fees for individual webinars:
Group Rates - ALCTS Members & Non-Members: $99
Individuals - ALCTS Members: $39; Non-Members: $49
Participants outside the United States may register at the ALCTS member rate.
Pricing for RDA Series: (All 5 webinars)
Group Rates - ALCTS Members & Non-Members: $346
Individuals - ALCTS members: $120; Non-members: $160
Participants outside the United States may register at the ALCTS member rate.
All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar
recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if
you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the
opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.
For questions about registration, contact Tom Ferren, ALA Senior Registration Coordinator
at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4293 or tferren_at_ala.org. For all other questions or comments
related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager.
Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.
Received on Fri Mar 04 2011 - 03:01:11 EST