Presentations

Lessons Learned from a Linked Data Prototype for Managing Bibliographic Data (video)

Lessons Learned from a Linked Data Prototype for Managing Bibliographic Data (video)

By Bruce Washburn, Stephen Hearn, Marc McGeem, John Chapman

Several research libraries have joined with OCLC in a joint research project prototyping a new suite of linked data services. In this webinar, learn about this unique project uses the out-of-the-box services from Wikibase and a high-quality set of name entities available from FAST, VIAF, and Wikidata.

Topics: Linked Data, Wikimedia, Research Library Partnership, Works in Progress

Applying Research Methods: Opportunities for Engagement and Progress

Applying Research Methods: Opportunities for Engagement and Progress

By Lynn Silipigni Connaway

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Madrid (Spain)

This presentation details research methods, and data collection and data analysis tools and methods used in library and information schools over the years, as well as challenges and opportunities.

Topics: Research Methods

What’s Changed in Linked Data Implementations in the Last Three Years?

What's Changed in Linked Data Implementations in the Last Three Years?

By Karen Smith-Yoshimura

DLF 2018 Forum
Henderson, NV (USA)

Smith-Yoshimura delves into results from the 2018 International Linked Data Survey for Implementers, comparing results to the 2015 survey, and providing insights into what libraries are doing in linked data.

Topics: Linked Data

Factors Influencing Research Data Management

Factors Influencing Research Data Management

By Lynn Silipigni Connaway

Workshop presented at the Universita di Teramo
Teramo (Italy)

Lynn Silipigni Connaway outlines research done through interviews and focus groups to understand what libraries are doing in the area of research data management (RDM) and the factors that influence their role in RDM.

Topics: Research Data Management

Collections, the Network, and Library Collaboration

Collections, the Network, and Library Collaboration

By Lorcan Dempsey

University of Minnesota Libraries
Minneapolis, MN (USA)

Dempsey discusses the changing role of collections in research libraries and trends including inside out, facilitated, and collective collections.

Topics: Collective Collections, Collection Management, Library Consortia

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Research Methods in Information Behavior Studies

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Research Methods in Information Behavior Studies

By Lynn Silipigni Connaway

ISIC 2018, The Information Behaviour Conference
Kraków (Poland)

This presentation details research methods, and data collection and data analysis tools and methods used in library and information schools over the years for information behavior studies, as well as challenges and opportunities.

Topics: User Research, Research Methods

Walk through 2018 International Linked Data Survey for Implementers Responses (video)

Walk through 2018 International Linked Data Survey for Implementers Responses (video)

By Karen Smith-Yoshimura

OCLC Research’s 2018 International Linked Data Survey for Implementers attracted responses from 81 institutions in 20 countries. Together, they described 104 linked data projects or services that have been or are being implemented. In this webinar, Karen Smith-Yoshimura goes over the results of the survey.

Topics: Linked Data, Research Library Partnership, Works in Progress

Resource Sharing of Art Materials: Theory and Practice

Resource Sharing of Art Materials: Theory and Practice

By Dennis Massie

8th International Conference of Art Libraries
Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

Massie describes SHARES and explores the ways art libraries have shared research and materials through SHARES over the years.

Topics: Resource Sharing, SHARES, Libraries, Archives and Museums