Smart Libraries Newsletter [June 2012]

OCLC Navigates the Realm of Open Linked Data

Breeding, Marshall.

Copyright (c) 2012 ALA TechSource

SummaryOCLC's stance on linked data and open data has become a key topic of interest for libraries. OCLC has been involved with the Semantic Web and linked data as research projects for several years. It has released open data licenses for some of its ancillary products. Where the massive WorldCat database, OCLC's prime strategic asset, fits into plans for open data remains a pressing concern for librarians. Through a series of actions, OCLC has demonstrated a progressively more open approach to the information assets under its stewardship.

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Publication Year:2012
Type of Material:Article
LanguageEnglish
Published in: Smart Libraries Newsletter
Publication Info:Volume 32 Number 6
Issue:June 2012
Page(s):2-4
Publisher:ALA TechSource
Place of Publication:Chicago, IL
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Company: OCLC
ISSN:1541-8820
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Record Number:16873
Last Update:2012-12-29 14:06:47
Date Created:2012-05-25 13:57:30