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Purpose: Provides a forum to educate the library community about ongoing efforts to transition from the MARC Standard for bibliographic data and examines new approaches and strategies for implementing bibliographic data models within the framework of linked open data and semantic web technology.

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ALA Core MARC Formats Transition IG Program at ALA Annual 2024: Exploring the Shift of MARC within the Context of a Linked Data Environment

  • 1.  ALA Core MARC Formats Transition IG Program at ALA Annual 2024: Exploring the Shift of MARC within the Context of a Linked Data Environment

    Posted 20 days ago
    Edited by Sai Deng 16 days ago
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    The ALA Core MARC Formats Transition Interest Group will host a roundtable discussion session at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference in the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Harbor Ballroom G H I, on Sunday, June 30, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

    The theme for the roundtable discussion session is "Exploring the Shift of MARC within the Context of a Linked Data Environment." Roundtable discussions offer small, informal group discussions aimed at providing participants with the opportunity to network, discuss best practices, and share information. The discussions will be facilitated by discussion leaders.

    The Interim Transition: MARC and Linked Data Coexistence in Library Catalogs

    Discussion Facilitator: Amanda Z. Xu, Team Lead, Librarian (Metadata), National Agricultural Library

    This discussion session will briefly showcase BIBFRAME in production and discovery, and then explore the ongoing shift from MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) to Linked Data (LD) within the library cataloging environment. We will focus on the challenges and opportunities that arise during the interim period when MARC and Linked Data coexist, and how libraries can effectively navigate this transition.

    Current Practices, Challenges, and Experiences in the Shift of MARC within the Context of a Linked Data Environment

    Discussion Facilitated by the IG Co-Chairs

    The library community is undergoing a significant transition from MARC to a Linked Data (LD) environment. This shift aims to enhance metadata richness, discoverability, and user engagement but presents various challenges. This discussion will explore current practices, challenges, and experiences in this transition. Participants will share steps taken, obstacles faced, and strategies for effective migration, focusing on the impact on metadata management and cataloging workflows. Join us to share insights, learn from peers, and navigate the evolving landscape of library cataloging together.

    You're cordially invited to join the discussion. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you there!

    ALA Core Technical Services Workflow Efficiency Interest Group Co-Chairs
    Keiko Suzuki (suzukik@newschool.edu, 2022/2023-2023/2024)

    Sai Deng (sai.deng@ucf.edu, 2023/2024-2024/2025) 



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    Sai Deng
    Metadata Librarian
    University of Central Florida
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