Diffusion and adoption of Linked Data among libraries

Niu, Jinfang

doi:10.1002/pra2.216

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“…Landis (2019) expressed the need for positive and successful cases of LD use that could best support and motivate libraries to adhere to the Web of data principles. Niu (2020b) categorized the LD research and best practices in libraries into three types: The first type includes case studies regarding the implementation of LD technologies in individual libraries. The second type contains projects that aim to develop tools and standards for libraries. The third type comprises surveys about existing LD projects and recommends future directions. …”

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Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

Warraich

Rorissa

2020

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Purpose This study aims to ascertain the information professionals’ perceptions and attitudes towards the application of linked data (LD) technologies in libraries in the context of a developing country. It also explores the Pakistani information professionals’ level of familiarity with LD concepts, plans and efforts in its application, along with its potential benefits. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire survey was used to identify the information professionals’ perceived level of familiarity with LD concepts and benefits to implement LD in libraries, and their plans and efforts to adopt LD technologies. A questionnaire was developed to meet the objective of the study and collect data from the purposefully selected professionals (N = 86) working in university libraries in Pakistan. SPSS was used to analyse the data set. Findings Findings show that LD application in libraries is still not common among Pakistani information professionals. They have a moderate level of understanding with semantic Web (SW) and LD key concepts. The respondents were positive about the potential benefits of implementing LD technology in libraries, such as assisting patrons to discover relevant information, enriching traditional bibliographic records, enhancing the visibility and discoverability of library data and improving the users’ overall search experiences that may foster future developments. Overall, the respondents’ institutions were on different levels of planning – from working on a plan to having a finalized plan. The findings emphasized establishing the SW’s potential in library services. Research limitations/implications There are certain limitations of this study. Firstly, the population is Pakistani information professionals who are purposefully selected. Secondly, the findings reveal that the respondents’ understanding with LD concepts, opinions about LD, plans and efforts to its application along with its potential benefits in libraries are self-perceived and not tested in any way and they were not actually implementing these technologies in their institutions because of a lack of best practices. It is a quantitative study and it will serve as a baseline study, even though there is a need to conduct more in-depth qualitative studies in the information environment to explore the phenomenon. Social implications This study will guide information professionals and policymakers to take initiatives towards the implementation of LD technology in libraries. It may also lead to further research to understand the perceptions of information professionals so that appropriate training and advocacy programmes can be developed to promote LD initiatives in libraries. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first known empirical study in the context of a developing country. It clearly demonstrates the Pakistani information professionals’ perceptions regarding the library LD and associated plans along with potential benefits to implement it.

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Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

Warraich

Rorissa

2020

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“…Another similar initiative for publishing library data sets in the form of linked data is Library.Link Network. Niu (2020) surveyed the linked data technologies adopted by different types of libraries, categorized types of adoption and the diffusion of these technologies and then examined factors that play a role in the adoption and diffusion of linked data by libraries. Calaresu and Shiri's (2015) model looked at four layers of interaction between humans and information in the semantic web:…”

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Collecting and evaluating large volumes of bibliographic metadata aggregated in the WorldCat database: a proposed methodology to overcome challenges

Zavalin

Miksa

2021

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Purpose This paper aims to discuss the challenges encountered in collecting, cleaning and analyzing the large data set of bibliographic metadata records in machine-readable cataloging [MARC 21] format. Possible solutions are presented. Design/methodology/approach This mixed method study relied on content analysis and social network analysis. The study examined subject representation in MARC 21 metadata records created in 2020 in WorldCat – the largest international database of “big smart data.” The methodological challenges that were encountered and solutions are examined. Findings In this general review paper with a focus on methodological issues, the discussion of challenges is followed by a discussion of solutions developed and tested as part of this study. Data collection, processing, analysis and visualization are addressed separately. Lessons learned and conclusions related to challenges and solutions for the design of a large-scale study evaluating MARC 21 bibliographic metadata from WorldCat are given. Overall recommendations for the design and implementation of future research are suggested. Originality/value There are no previous publications that address the challenges and solutions of data collection and analysis of WorldCat’s “big smart data” in the form of MARC 21 data. This is the first study to use a large data set to systematically examine MARC 21 library metadata records created after the most recent addition of new fields and subfields to MARC 21 Bibliographic Format standard in 2019 based on resource description and access rules. It is also the first to focus its analyzes on the networks formed by subject terms shared by MARC 21 bibliographic records in a data set extracted from a heterogeneous centralized database WorldCat.

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Teaching Linked Data Principles through Virtual Wikidata Edit‐a‐thons

Swierenga

2024

Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Tech

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Cataloging and metadata professionals in libraries have an interest in learning about the Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies. However, with limited release time and funding for continuing education, professional development opportunities need to be designed with learner needs in mind: free, flexible, and fun. Our regional Linked Data interest group approached this challenge by developing an annual program in the form of a five‐day edit‐a‐thon, providing training and hands‐on experience in creating and editing Wikidata. The flexible format makes use of synchronous video conferencing, detailed online documentation, independent editing days for hands‐on learning, and opt‐in community discussion via Slack. Individual and project progress was tracked with the Wikimedia Event Dashboard. This poster proposes the Wikidata edit‐a‐thon as an ideal method to fulfill a professional development need of library staff by introducing participants to the principles of Linked Data through this flexible and interactive event.

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Diffusion and adoption of Linked Data among libraries

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

Application of linked data technologies in libraries: Pakistani information professionals’ attitudes and perceptions

Collecting and evaluating large volumes of bibliographic metadata aggregated in the WorldCat database: a proposed methodology to overcome challenges

Teaching Linked Data Principles through Virtual Wikidata Edit‐a‐thons

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