Updates from the field: OCLC, ELUNA LOD COP, etc. | all | - OCLC announcement 6/19: WorldCat Entities URIs now automatically added to WorldCat records for newly controlled headings
- New daily process automatically inserts the relevant $1 URI link or updates the existing link in $1 (if needed), thus keeping records current and enriched with the latest WorldCat Entities URIs.
- The enriched data is included in WorldCat records exported using OCLC cataloging applications (like Connexion)
- Libraries can also receive enriched records by enabling the WorldCat Updates feature “Receive updates when $1 is modified” in WorldShare Collection Manager.
- >> is UTL seeing these URIs come through Connexion exports to Alma?
- >> should UTL enable WorldCat Updates feature in WorldShare Collection Manager?
- OCLC Cataloging Community meeting Friday 6/21 included OCLC updates on linked data strategy, WorldCat Entities, and Meridian
- OCLC announcement 6/24: New position paper articulates the value of linked data to the library community
- ELUNA LOD COP Notes about Ex Libris LD Features in May Release 6/19:
- Noted community feedback on Person Entities Feature on Primo listserv, coordinating with IGELU and ELUNA Primo Working Groups for further discussion about feature with Ex Libris
- >> ADD SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK FROM LISTSERV <<
- Noted Ex Libris is using Sinopia Development environment for Alma's BF support features; updates to that environment may affect data stability.
- >> Does this mean Alma BF data is being stored in Siniopia Development environment?
- Alma May release highlights:
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