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Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities: Advancing Linked Open Data Initiatives in Libraries

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Recent advances by Ex Libris and other LSP and discovery vendors in linked open data highlight the library ecosystem's readiness to shift from theory to practical tools and workflows. These developments have the potential to transform resource description and discovery processes. However, many libraries face challenges in securing resources, building infrastructure, and gaining administrative support for adopting linked data standards and technologies. In this session librarians from Emory University and Northwestern University will share steps their libraries are taking to advance linked data initiatives, offering insights into overcoming barriers and driving progress. Discussion topics will include takeaways from participating in the Ex Libris Linked Open Data Focus Group, advocating with library administration, strategic planning, developing workflows for adopting linked data in resource description and identity management tools such as Wikidata, and fostering a culture of active exploration and learning about linked data.

Alma, Primo
None - General Audience
At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify practical strategies for advocating and advancing linked data initiatives at their libraries.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to incorporate ideas for fostering a culture of linked data and learning in their workflows.
Jun 19, 2025 11:15 AM - 12:00 Noon(America/New_York)
Venue : International 8
20250619T1115 20250619T1200 America/New_York Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities: Advancing Linked Open Data Initiatives in Libraries

Recent advances by Ex Libris and other LSP and discovery vendors in linked open data highlight the library ecosystem's readiness to shift from theory to practical tools and workflows. These developments have the potential to transform resource description and discovery processes. However, many libraries face challenges in securing resources, building infrastructure, and gaining administrative support for adopting linked data standards and technologies. In this session librarians from Emory University and Northwestern University will share steps their libraries are taking to advance linked data initiatives, offering insights into overcoming barriers and driving progress. Discussion topics will include takeaways from participating in the Ex Libris Linked Open Data Focus Group, advocating with library administration, strategic planning, developing workflows for adopting linked data in resource description and identity management tools such as Wikidata, and fostering a culture of active exploration and learning about linked data.

International 8 Ex Libris Knowledge Days and ELUNA Conference 2025 eluna-conf-planning@exlibrisusers.org
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Discovery and Delivery Program Manager
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Emory University
Head, Resource Description
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Emory University
Linked Data Librarian
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Northwestern University
Director of Acquisitions and Content Management
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University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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