Fall 2019

Vision

This informal learning discussion group hopes to introduce a basic overview of linked data principles as they pertain to library, archives, and other cultural heritage work. As these spaces prepare to transition to using linked data concepts and technologies in an effort to utilize the full capabilities of the web, the University of Texas LLILAS Benson project staff team seeks to develop opportunities for all library staff to prepare themselves intellectually for these changes. Discussion participants should leave with solid grasp of how linked data applies to their work, a common understanding of how specific LIS practices overlap with Linked Data capabilities, as well as some core foundations of Linked Data. No prior knowledge of Linked Data needed

Also join the listserv for communication and sharing between and beyond these sessions: https://utlists.utexas.edu/sympa/info/ld-learning 

Readings 

FIND & DOWNLOAD Fall 2019 readings: https://utexas.box.com/v/UT-LearnLinkedData

Overview of Related Discussions (2018-2019)

UT Linked Data Informal Learning Group Spring 2019 series:  https://utexas.atlassian.net/wiki/x/SQALAg

UT Linked Data Informal Learning Group Fall 2018 series: https://utexas.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PQMLAg

Focus

Discussion topics will focus on analyzing the development and implementation of subject headings as linked data with a focus on a local case study for the Latin American Digital Initiatives metadata records. 

Targeted Audience

This informal learning discussion group aims to attract current library and archival staff at the University of Texas at Austin in particular those currently working with digital libraries or digital archival collections. Attendees do not need to possess familiarity with linked data principles, but should be either aware of its existence or currently being in the planning stages of implementing all or some of the core principles. While this is the core-targeted group, discussions are open to the general UT community including faculty, staff, and students. 

Approaches

Discussion participants will use a mixed approach including readings, personal reflections, interactions with digital tools and platforms, and case study analysis from discussion facilitator and group members. 

Objectives

Discussion participants should leave with an understanding of a local case study and how it applies to other projects. 

Discussion Topic Schedule

Discussion Dates and Meeting Details

Discussions will be held monthly between the months of October through December of 2019 lasting roughly 1.5 hour each in the same location. Times, locations, and dates are subject to change, please refer to the calendar invite or this webpage for the most up to date information.

Assignment Details (assignments will be confirmed during discussions with details posted here 24 hours after discussion meeting ends)

• DISCUSSION #1 Take Home Practice: Review draft of LADI subject headings proposal

• DISCUSSION #2 Take Home Practice: 

• DISCUSSION #3 Take Home Practice: 

Aggregated Linked Data Informal Learning Resources 

• DOWNLOAD UT Linked Data informal learning group fall 2018 reading bibliography: https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/75689
  

• DOWNLOAD Comprehensive UT Linked data informal learning group readings: https://utexas.box.com/v/UT-LearnLinkedData

Online Readings

• Linked Data: Evolving the Web into a Global Data Space - http://linkeddatabook.com/editions/1.0/#htoc17
• Why Linked Data - https://wiki.duraspace.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=43910411
• Linked data for libraries - https://www.ifla.org/best-practice-for-national-bibliographic-agencies-in-a-digital-age/node/8549

• UCLA Semantic Web and Linked Data Research Guide - http://guides.library.ucla.edu/semantic-web 

• Drupal Introduction to RDF - https://www.drupal.org/docs/8/core/modules/rdf/rdf-introduction