Linked Library Data Interest Group (LITA / ALCTS)

Charge

To provide 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 URLs 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. Joint interest group (ALCTS/LITA)

Roster

Mr. Theodore Gerontakos (Co-Chair, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Debra S. Shapiro (Co-Chair, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Elizabeth A. Stewart - Marshall (Board Liaison, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Valerie Edmonds-Merritt (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2010, to July 22, 2013)
Melissa Prentice (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2010, to July 22, 2013)
Mary Taylor (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2008, to July 22, 2013)

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Resources

Public Posts from ALA Connect

Composition

Interest groups are completely self-initiated and not appointed by LITA officers.  Membership consists of any number of participants and is open to LITA members.  The leadership of each group is selected by the group.

Origin

The Linked Library Data Interest Group, a joint interest group of LITA and ALCTS, was established in 2011. Over the past few years, the topic of Linked Library Data has been of increasing interest to ALA Membership, and to the profession at large. Based on this interest, informal discussion group meetings were held at ALA Annual 2010 and ALA Midwinter 2011. These meetings were lively and well-attended, leading to an effort to formalize the Interest Group as a forum to discuss issues, problems and progress related to linking library data with the Web.

Get Involved

Interest groups are open to all LITA members.  Conference attendance is not required.  To join a group, contact the chair, attend meetings, and get involved with their activities and discussions.  See contact information in the above roster by logging into the site and clicking your browser refresh button.  If you need help, contact the LITA office at lita@ala.org.

Staff Liaison

Melissa Prentice
Phone: (312) 280-4268
E-mail:  mprentice@ala.org