[Web4lib] 2 ASIS&T Webinars - Semantic Web and Linked Data

[Richard Hill]

[Apologies for multiple postings]

ASIS&T presents the following Webinars 

Introduction to Semantic Web and Linked Data
Date: March 9th 2011 11:30pm – 12:30pm

Cost: ASIS&T Members:  $25  Non-Members:  $59 
Presenter: Karen Coyle

Register at http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/linked-data.html

 

This webinar will cover the basic concepts behind the semantic web and its implementation through linked data. 
While conceptually very simple, the linked data model is a significant departure from our current models that 
are based on records and database technologies.  We'll cover the underlying entity-relationship structure, "triples"  
and "statements," the importance of identifiers and vocabularies. In addition, we will look briefly at the 
functionality that this model supports and the user benefits that come with it.

 

Linked Data, Tools and Technologies
Date: March 15th 2011 11:30pm – 12:30pm

Cost: ASIS&T Members:  $25  Non-Members:  $59 
Presenter: Karen Coyle

Register at http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/linked-data.html 

 

The Semantic Web Activity of the W3C defines the basic requirements for linked data functionality, 
starting with four rules and moving on with specific standards for data definition, identification, 
and discovery. This webinar will describe some of the basic data and software standards, as well as 
demonstrate implementations such as existing registries and vocabularies. Some of the issues for 
discussion will be data and vocabulary maintenance, the question of data provenance, and techniques 
for metadata extension. We will briefly explore some current linked data activities in cultural heritage organizations.

 

Speaker: Karen Coyle

Karen Coyle is a librarian with over thirty years of experience with library technology. She now consults 
in a variety of areas relating to digital libraries. Karen has published dozens of articles and reports, 
most available on her web site, kcoyle.net. She has served on standards committees including the MARC standards 
group (MARBI), NISO committee AX for the OpenURL standard, and was an ALA representative to the e-book standards 
development that led to the ePub standard. She follows, writes, and speaks on a wide range policy areas, including 
intellectual property, privacy, and public access to information. As a consultant she works primarily on metadata 
development and technology planning. She is currently investigating the possibilities offered by the semantic web 
and linked data technology



Dick Hill

Richard Hill
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