Engaging Librarians in the Process of Interlinking RDF Resources

McKenna, Lucy

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-58451-5_16

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“…Shiri and Davoodi, 2016). It offers tools for better data management, allowing users to store, share and reuse data as needed (Byrne and Goddard, 2010) and facilitates information retrieval by leading people to a web of related data with a single search (McKenna, 2017).…”

Section: Library Datamentioning

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“…Enhancing data visibility and findability on the open web (OCLC, 2012), where most users now seek information, is a goal libraries should aim for in order to remain relevant (Onaifo and Rasmussen, 2012). Augmented visibility can to an increase in the use of library data, hence an increase of library users (McKenna, 2017).…”

Section: Library Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, it enables innovative library discovery systems, as well as creative web applications based on library resources (OCLC, 2012;Shiri and Davoodi, 2016). It offers tools for better data management, allowing users to store, share and reuse data as needed (Byrne and Goddard, 2010) and facilitates information retrieval by leading people to a web of related data with a single search (McKenna, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Pennington

Cagnazzo

2019

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Purpose-To determine how information professionals in Scotland and in European national libraries perceive linked data as well as if and how they are implementing it. Design/methodology/approach-The authors applied four data collection techniques: a literature review, semi-structured interviews (n=15), online resources analysis (n=26), and an online survey (n=113). They used constant comparative analysis to identify perceived benefits and challenges of linked data implementation, reasons behind adoption or non-adoption of linked data and the issues hindering its implementation in libraries. Findings-Some projects demonstrate linked data's potential to augment the visibility and discoverability of library data, alongside with overcoming linguistic barriers, and supporting interoperability. However, a strong need remains to demonstrate the Semantic Web's potential within libraries. Participants identified lack of expertise and lack of resources/time/staff as implementation barriers. Several other issues remain unsolved, such as licensing constraints, as well as difficulties with obtaining management buy-in for linked data initiatives, even where open data is government-mandated. Practical implications-Information professionals and vendors should collaborate to develop tools for implementation. Advocacy through disseminating and reviewing successful implementations can help to solve practical difficulties and to obtain management buy-in. Originality/value-This is the first known study to present a multinational, comprehensive picture of library linked data implementations and associated librarians' perceptions of linked data.

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Section: Library Datamentioning

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Section: Library Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Library Datamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pennington

Cagnazzo

2019

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“…Park and Kim [81] introduced the basic principles of linked data and presented a short history of the development of library-linked data. McKenna [82] explored the barriers faced by librarians in participating in the Semantic Web with a particular focus on the process of interlinking. McKenna et al [83] described the process of developing an RDF-enabled cataloguing tool for a university library.…”

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Linked data for libraries: Creating a global knowledge space, a systematic literature review

Gaitanou

Andreou

Sicilia

et al. 2022

Journal of Information Science

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The Semantic Web in general and the Linked Open Data Initiative, in particular, are a growing movement for organisations to make their existing data available in a machine-readable format. Thus, institutions are highly encouraged to publish, share and interlink their data publicly. The more data are opened on the Web (Open Data), the more integrated sets of data will be connected in the Semantic Web (Linked Open Data). Within this context, libraries can complement their data by linking it to other, external data sources. The purpose of this article is to identify papers that refer to linked data in libraries, emphasising the ways that linked data empower libraries to put their knowledge in the context of the open-world, thus enhancing semantic technology innovations. The study considered papers published between 2008 and 2019 in English and presents the collected literature by grouping it according to the topic each paper refers to. The results show that libraries are facing a period of continuing change which present several challenges and indicate that they are moving towards developing new practices, policies and services.

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Perceptions of Librarians toward the Adoption of Linked Open Data; a Case of Selected University Libraries in Uganda

Akullo,

Nsibirwa

2023

Journal of Library Metadata

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Engaging Librarians in the Process of Interlinking RDF Resources

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Connecting the silos

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Linked data for libraries: Creating a global knowledge space, a systematic literature review

Perceptions of Librarians toward the Adoption of Linked Open Data; a Case of Selected University Libraries in Uganda

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