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Elena Maceviciute - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • International Bibliographic Standards in Lithuania: the impact of decentralization
    Library Management, 1995
    Co-Authors: Elena Maceviciute
    Abstract:

    Presents an outline of post‐Soviet Lithuanian attempts to bring national Standards of Bibliographic practice into line with those of the international community. Perceives international Bibliographic Standards as the tools of international integration of library and information work. UNIMARC is one of the first to be implemented in Lithuanian libraries and is used as a national and inner format. It is closely linked to the international standard Bibliographic description. The Centre of Bibliography and Book research is working on the translation of ISBDs. Together with the Paris principles and UNIMARC/Authoritiesthey will serve as a basis for Lithuanian national cataloguing rules. Universal decimal classification is used in subject cataloguing in Lithuanian libraries. International standard publication numbers (ISSN, ISBN, ISMN) are mandatory elements of the catalogue records in computerized library stystems. The implementation of international Bibliographic Standards in Lithuania is supported by IFLA and...

Mirna Willer - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Bibliographic Information Organization in the Semantic Web
    2013
    Co-Authors: Mirna Willer, Gordon Dunsire
    Abstract:

    New technologies will underpin the future generation of library catalogues. In order to maintain their role in providing information, serving users, and fulfilling their mission as cultural heritage and memory institutions, libraries must take a technological leap ; library Bibliographic Standards, models, and services, must be transformed to those of the Semantic Web. Bibliographic Information Organization in the Semantic Web explores the technologies that will power the future generation of library catalogues, and argues the necessity of such a leap.

  • The UNIMARC in RDF project: namespaces and linked data
    2013
    Co-Authors: Mirna Willer, Gordon Dunsire, Predrag Perožić
    Abstract:

    The paper describes the work of a project to represent UNIMARC in Resource Description Framework (RDF), the basis of the Semantic Web and linked data. The current focus is on the UNIMARC Bibliographic format, and the development of an element set for the tags and subfields and of value vocabularies for the coded information block. The paper discusses issues identified by the project for improving the UNIMARC standard, and in particular its alignment with ISBD and other Bibliographic Standards such as RDA: resource description and access. The paper also gives examples of linked open data derived from UNIMARC records.

  • Declaring IFLA ISBD and FRBR family of conceptual models in RDF
    2012
    Co-Authors: Pat Riva, Mirna Willer
    Abstract:

    The presentation will first give a brief introduction to IFLA's Bibliographic Standards – ISBD and the FRBR family of conceptual models, their goals and management, specifically the procedures and processes for review and development within the IFLA Cataloguing Section’s ISBD Review Group and FRBR Review Group. Background information will also be given on the declaration of the ISBD and FRBR element sets and vocabularies in RDF with reference to the problems encountered in the process, such as identifying elements, defining classes and properties, determining domains and ranges, separating semantics from syntax in the definitions of the elements, and designing application profiles. The namespaces for the element sets and value vocabularies for ISBD and the FRBR models have been published, and are available in usable form due to the newly designed de-referencing services. Uses of these namespaces to publish linked data will be mentioned. The final part of the presentation will discuss current activities and developments such as the harmonization of the FRBR family of conceptual models, ongoing work to extend FRBRoo to include entities, attributes and relationships defined in FRAD and FRSAD, alignments with other namespaces – ISBD/RDA and FRBR/RDA, and issues arising from such collaboration. Some thoughts about the need for defining strategy for future Standards development, and their impact on the development of cataloguing rules will be mentioned.

  • Library Models and Standards, and Their Availability in the Semantic Web
    2012
    Co-Authors: Gordon Dunsire, Francoise Leresche, Mirna Willer
    Abstract:

    The workshop will discuss the impact of the Internet and World Wide Web on library processes and services from the point of view of its Bibliographic Standards and models, specifically the process of transforming metadata into library linked data. The workshop will begin with an introduction to the W3C standard for the Semantic Web – the Resource Description Framework (RDF), its semantics and syntax - and with a short overview of activities in cultural heritage institutions in expressing their Standards, vocabularies, etc., in it. Description of recent activities in expressing IFLA Standards and models in RDF using Open Metadata Registry space for publishing them will be used as a case study to discuss problems and explain solutions reached so far. Relations (links) between and among Standards and models that need to interoperate data will be discussed in the light of the recent IFLA ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description) and JSC RDA (Resource Description & Access) harmonization process. The second part of the workshop will focus on the transformation of a traditional catalogue record into RDF triples, and their visualization as RDF graphs. BnF's work on Open Linked Data will be used to demonstrate how RDF allows different schema to be represented in a common format. The workshop will explore how to link the sample resources via their triples.

Gordon Dunsire - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Bibliographic Information Organization in the Semantic Web
    2013
    Co-Authors: Mirna Willer, Gordon Dunsire
    Abstract:

    New technologies will underpin the future generation of library catalogues. In order to maintain their role in providing information, serving users, and fulfilling their mission as cultural heritage and memory institutions, libraries must take a technological leap ; library Bibliographic Standards, models, and services, must be transformed to those of the Semantic Web. Bibliographic Information Organization in the Semantic Web explores the technologies that will power the future generation of library catalogues, and argues the necessity of such a leap.

  • The UNIMARC in RDF project: namespaces and linked data
    2013
    Co-Authors: Mirna Willer, Gordon Dunsire, Predrag Perožić
    Abstract:

    The paper describes the work of a project to represent UNIMARC in Resource Description Framework (RDF), the basis of the Semantic Web and linked data. The current focus is on the UNIMARC Bibliographic format, and the development of an element set for the tags and subfields and of value vocabularies for the coded information block. The paper discusses issues identified by the project for improving the UNIMARC standard, and in particular its alignment with ISBD and other Bibliographic Standards such as RDA: resource description and access. The paper also gives examples of linked open data derived from UNIMARC records.

  • Library Models and Standards, and Their Availability in the Semantic Web
    2012
    Co-Authors: Gordon Dunsire, Francoise Leresche, Mirna Willer
    Abstract:

    The workshop will discuss the impact of the Internet and World Wide Web on library processes and services from the point of view of its Bibliographic Standards and models, specifically the process of transforming metadata into library linked data. The workshop will begin with an introduction to the W3C standard for the Semantic Web – the Resource Description Framework (RDF), its semantics and syntax - and with a short overview of activities in cultural heritage institutions in expressing their Standards, vocabularies, etc., in it. Description of recent activities in expressing IFLA Standards and models in RDF using Open Metadata Registry space for publishing them will be used as a case study to discuss problems and explain solutions reached so far. Relations (links) between and among Standards and models that need to interoperate data will be discussed in the light of the recent IFLA ISBD (International Standard Bibliographic Description) and JSC RDA (Resource Description & Access) harmonization process. The second part of the workshop will focus on the transformation of a traditional catalogue record into RDF triples, and their visualization as RDF graphs. BnF's work on Open Linked Data will be used to demonstrate how RDF allows different schema to be represented in a common format. The workshop will explore how to link the sample resources via their triples.

  • UNIMARÇ RDA and the Semantic Vfeb
    International cataloguing and bibliographic control, 2010
    Co-Authors: Gordon Dunsire
    Abstract:

    The paper discusses the application of Resource Descriptmn and Access (RDA), the emerging successor to the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, as a content standard for metadata encoded in UNIMARC. RDA is designed for international application in a digital environment, and is not aligned with any specific Bibliographic record encoding format, although work is ongoing to develop its application to MARC21 and Dublin Core formats. The paper also discusses the implications of making components of RDA and associated models such as Functional Recjuirements for Biblbgraphic Records (FRBR) and Functional Requirements f)r Authority Data (FRAD) compatible with the Semantic Web. UNMARC^ is developed and maintained by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institufions (IFLA)^. It is a carrier format intended for the exchange of Bibliographic metadata between the systems used by national agencies. As such, it does not specify the metadata structure and content to be used within individual systems. The goals of UNMARC's current strategic plan^ are: 1. Ensure the maintenance and development of UNIMARC, in alignment with other MARC formats and new Bibliographic Standards. 2. Enhance the portability of UNIMARC data to the Web environment and the interoperability of UNIMARC with other data Standards. 3. Improve the updating and availability of UNIMARC documentation. 4. Advance knowledge of UNIMARC and its usage and promote mechanisms and actions towards sharing of expertise and improvement in user support. An important element: of UNIMARC is its alignment with International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD)^, also developed by IFLA. The primary goal of ISBD is to offer consistency in sharing Bibliographic information at international level by specifying the data elements to be used as the basis of metadata records, and a mechanism for identifying and displaying such elements independent of the language of the record. The Paper presented at the WLIC 75th IFLA General Conference and Council, Milan, Italy object-oriented model, FRBRoo'', which is compatible with the CIDOC Conceptual reference model (CRM)^, initially developed for the museum community with extension to the archive community currently under discussion*. RDA — resource description and access is a new metadata standard for describing the content of information resources to improve identification of, and access to, such content. The standard is designed for the digital environment, but is built on over one hundred years of experience in developing the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR). It is intended for international use, and is not constrained by conventions used in English-speak ing countries. While RDA is primarily focussed on its application to resources in library collections, it aims to achieve an effective degree of compatibility with metadata approaches used in related communities such as archives, museums, and publishers. ^° An important element of RDA is its alignment with FRBR and the associated Functional Requirements for Authority Date (FRAD)^% which is a model for authority data developed by MA.

Alan Danskin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Mary Burns - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • RDA and Rare Books Cataloging, Part 2
    Library Resources & Technical Services, 2019
    Co-Authors: Mary Burns
    Abstract:

    Catalogers using Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials: Books (DCRM(B)) were challenged when the Library of Congress (LC) adopted Resource Description and Access (RDA). DCRM(B) is based on AACR2, which is organized according to International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) areas. RDA is based on FRBR. As of this writing, the RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee intends to finish an initial version of RBMS Policy Statements for the RDA Toolkit. This paper discusses the creation process of three catalog records for the same rare book developed according to DCRM(B), the PCC-RDA-BSR with rare materials provisions, and RDA with exceptions for early printed resources.

  • RDA and Rare Books Cataloging, Part 1
    Library Resources & Technical Services, 2018
    Co-Authors: Mary Burns
    Abstract:

    Catalogers using Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials: Books (DCRM(B)) were challenged when the Library of Congress (LC) adopted Resource Description and Access (RDA). DCRM(B) is based on AACR2, which is organized according to International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) areas. RDA is based on FRBR. As of this writing, the RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee intends to finish an initial version of RBMS Policy Statements for the RDA Toolkit. During the interim, the Bibliographic Standards Committee website states: “The Bibliographic Standards Committee is neutral regarding RDA, neither encouraging nor discouraging agencies regarding implementation of RDA-acceptable DCRM records.” The Committee provides rare book catalogers with two options. The first instructs catalogers to form descriptive portions of records according to DCRM(B) and AACR2, using RDA for access points. The second option directs catalogers to create RDA records using the PCC-RDA BIBCO Standard Record (BSR) that includes rare materials provisions. This paper discusses the creation process of three catalog records for the same rare book developed according to DCRM(B), the PCC-RDA-BSR with rare materials provisions and RDA with exceptions for early printed resources.