[Yulcat-l] Fwd: Innovation news from OCLC: linked data, SXSW and Innovation in Libraries

Swanekamp, Joan joan.swanekamp at yale.edu
Mon Aug 27 19:06:56 EDT 2012 


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Date: August 27, 2012 1:29:15 PM EDT
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Subject: Innovation news from OCLC: linked data, SXSW and Innovation in Libraries
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OCLC Updates and Special Offers: Education, Leadership and Research

Innovation activities from OCLC

Linked Data in WorldCat, Innovation in Libraries event and SXSW proposals


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Downloadable linked data file now available for the 1 million most widely held works in WorldCat

Now you can get your hands on bibliographic linked data for the most widely held works in WorldCat<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCC2:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>. This downloadable file—representing nearly 1.2 million resources—contains approximately 80 million linked data “triples,” the term for the most granular relationship possible between discrete pieces of information. Get more information in the official release<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB2:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>.

Need a refresher about linked data and what it means for libraries? Watch the easy, 14 minute video<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB3:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&> for a quick update:

[Linked Data for Libraries]<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB3:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>

[WorldCat]<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCC2:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>




New Report on Born-Digital Content from OCLC Research

Written by Senior Program Officer Ricky Erway, a new report called You've Got to Walk Before You Can Run: First Steps for Managing Born-Digital Content Received on Physical Media<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCC3:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&> describes in simple terms what is truly necessary to start managing born-digital content on physical media.

Watch a quick, 1.5 minute video<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCC4:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&> of the author describe the report.

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Upcoming Events

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[SXSW 2013]<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB5:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>

Put libraries on the program at SXSW

OCLC has proposed two panel discussions for the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin, TX. Inclusion in the event is determined in part by Web voting and user comments—help us by giving a thumbs up to these two proposals:

  *   How Libraries Will Save the World + Your Business <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB5:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>
  *   Actualizing Infotopia: Wikipedia & Libraries<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB6:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>

See all the library-related proposals available at the #sxswLAM site<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCC5:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>.





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Sunday, October 7-Monday, October 8, 2012
Innovation in Libraries
a free post-conference event to LITA Forum

Innovation in Libraries 2012<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB8:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&> is a free event that will happen after LITA Forum. Sponsored by OCLC and held at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library, Innovation in Libraries 2012 is your chance to hear from experts and colleagues, and contribute your ideas.

All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of The Age of the Platform: How Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have Redefined Business<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCC6:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>.

Register now »<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCB9:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>




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Submit your proposal for Innovation in Libraries

Even if you don't plan to attend LITA Forum, you can still share your innovations, ideas and instructive failures at Innovation in Libraries 2012. We're actively seeking proposals<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCBA:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&> for:

• 20 minute sessions These are your standard presentations where you showcase the interesting work you’re doing at your library/consortium, etc

• 5 minute lightning talks These are pecha kucha-style sessions designed to have 20 slides each

• 1 hour breakout session leader Brush up your group facilitation skills by volunteering to lead a breakout discussion on a specific topic.

Submit your proposal by August 31, 2012<http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=3313724&l=25684&ctl=439DCBA:C073EF2ACA43AF34DB23CBD6628CD6A9B89F2C3D9CD4D1CB&>

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