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Purpose: Provides a forum for discussion of issues related to Linked Library Data and the role of library metadata in the Semantic web. Goals include: raising awareness of Semantic Web technologies, such as the Resource Description Framework (RDF) and the use of URIs as identifiers within bibliographic descriptions; promoting research on linked data challenges, such as domain modeling and vocabulary selection and design; and informing the ongoing development of existing metadata standards for Libraries, Archives and Cultural Heritage Institutions.

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MCLS Linked Data for Libraries Users Group Wikidata Edit-a-thon: Schools!

  • 1.  MCLS Linked Data for Libraries Users Group Wikidata Edit-a-thon: Schools!

    Posted 27 days ago

    Join the Linked Data Users Group of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) for a free, semi-synchronous, week-long virtual event that explores Wikidata. No prior experience is necessary! Project staff will provide you with everything you need to create and edit Wikidata entities. 

    This edit-a-thon will take place the week of April 22-26. An opening event on the 22nd will include an introduction to editing Wikidata. A closing event on the 26th will review and celebrate what we achieved together. A Slack channel will be available to communicate with fellow Wikidata editors throughout the week. 

    In this edit-a-thon, we will focus on descriptions of schools and educational organizations, and school buildings. Participants may create Wikidata entries for their local organizations or create and edit entries for organizations provided by the edit-a-thon staff. 

    For more information and to sign up, visit the Linked Data Users Group page: Linked Data Users Group 

    If you have questions, please contact LDUG steering committee chair Marianne Swierenga at marianne.swierenga@wmich.edu.



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    Marianne Swierenga
    Cataloging and Metadata Librarian
    Western Michigan University
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