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Linked Open Bibliographies Bibliography Section's Webinar
No full textAs National Libraries and Bibliographic Agencies across the globe continue to evolve, the transformation of National Bibliographies and Authority data into linked open data has become a critical step in modernizing information access, discovery, and integration. This webinar aims to bring together experts, practitioners, IT specialists, service and library managers, to discuss the state-of-the-art practices, projects, and challenges associated with transforming National Bibliographies into linked data.
The webinar provided a forum for National Libraries and Bibliographic Agencies to share their experiences, insights, and showcase advancements in working with linked open data. Expert presentations explored innovative projects, practical experiences, technical choices, the latest trends, and recommendations on linked open data as it relates to national bibliographic and authority data. The webinar was the third in the Bibliography Section's virtual event series “Topics in National Bibliographies”. The webinar the third webinar of the Bibliography Sections' virtual event series “Topics in National Bibliographies”.
Programme:
1- The British National Bibliography Experience in the Share Family Linked Open Data Environment. Thurstan Young, British Library and Anna Lionetti, Casalini Libri/Share Family.
2- FAIR Authority Data, a First Step Towards a Linked Open Belgian Bibliography. Sven Lieber, Royal Library of Belgium (KBR).
3- Linked Open Japanese National Bibliography: The New NDL Search and Web NDL Authorities. Kazue Murakami, National Diet Library (NDL).
4- Renewing the German National Library’s Linked Open Data Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities. Tracy Arndt, German National Library.
5- Non-MARC-ish BIBFRAME. Andreas Andersson, National Library of Sweden.
6- Envisioning the Future of Finnish Library Data with BIBFRAME and RDA. Matias Frosterus, National Library of Finland.
Q&A Session, Chaired by Rehab Ouf, Moderated by Tiziana Possemato & Annette Dortmun
Minutes of Meeting: Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section, 24 September 2024
No full textMinutes of the ENSULIB Section business meeting held on September 24th, 2024
Blacklight: A Multi-Institutional Open-Source Collaboration Building a Better Discovery Platform Framework
No full textThis is the presentation made at the webinar titled 'Promoting Discovery Tools'. It was organised by the IFLA Asia Oceania Regional Division Committee and held on 27 November 2024
Definition of a conceptual reference model to provide a framework for the analysis of non-administrative metadata relating to library resources
No full textIFLA Library Reference Model (LRM) is a high-level conceptual reference model developed within an entity-relationship modelling framework. It is the consolidation of the separately developed IFLA conceptual models: FRBR, FRAD, FRSAD.
IFLA LRM was developed to resolve inconsistencies between the three separate models. Every user task, entity, attribute and relationship from the original three models was examined, definitions had to be revised, but also some remodelling was required in order to develop a meaningful consolidation. The result is a single, streamlined, and logically consistent model that covers all aspects of bibliographic data and that at the same time brings the modelling up-to-date with current conceptual modelling practices.
IFLA LRM was designed to be used in linked data environments and to support and promote the use of bibliographic data in linked data environments
Management of Information Use in Libraries: Leveraging the Role of Media
No full textThe role of media in democracies stands as a cornerstone in classical reflections on the significance of a sector that has consistently shaped public opinion within democratic states. The right to information has, in many ways, been materialized largely due to the existence of journalism and mass media. However, the contemporary landscape demands a didactic approach to the sources of information citizens consult, as many accessible sources through networks (Internet and social media) are not journalistic in nature. Thus, the focus shifts towards the right to "accurate information."
Within a parliamentary library, managing and providing access to news information must always consider that users embody the diversity of ideologies within a nation. Curating a list of news requires clear criteria regarding the sources to be used, with items explicitly stating the newspaper of origin as a sine qua non condition.
In the Senate Library, the use of journalistic information is structured around several key aspects:
• Facilitating parliamentary access to primary sources: Parliamentarians have access to a comprehensive collection of daily national, foreign, and local newspapers within the library premises, encompassing approximately 35 titles.
• Meeting information needs through historical newspaper searches: The library subscribes to the DJX database, enabling librarians to conduct retrospective searches for parliamentary inquiries.
• Custodial and preservation efforts: The library diligently preserves all copies of two national newspapers dating back to the inception of the democratic period in 1978. These preserved pages can be reproduced for users and showcased in Senate bibliographic exhibitions.
• Historical complement: By preserving select titles of political newspapers and magazines from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, the library enriches its bibliographic exhibitions, providing insights into the historical backdrop of political discourse.
This paper delves into the multifaceted approach taken by the Senate Library in managing and utilizing journalistic information, highlighting its crucial role in serving the informational needs of parliamentarians and preserving the historical narrative for future generations
Minutes of Meeting Professional Council 1 February 2024
No full textMinutes from the 1 February 2024 meeting of the IFLA Professional Counci
Minutes of extraordinary meeting: IFLA Regional Council, 2 February 2024
No full textThe extraordinary fifth meeting of the Regional Council 2023-2025 was held virtually on 5 February 2024. Items discussed during this meeting include welcome by the Regional Council Chair, followed by a discussion about the importance of regional identity, a regional communication analysis as a first step towards communication plans, and next steps and commitments around regional communications
Minutes of meeting: IFLA Regional Council, 17 January 2024
No full textThe fourth meeting of the Regional Council 2023-2025 was held virtually on 17 January 2024. Items discussed during this meeting include welcome by the Regional Council Chair, followed by updates from Governing Board, Professional Council, and Headquarters. Additionally, there were three Deep-Dive issues discussed: i) Deep-Dive: Understanding and Building Connections in New York, ii) Deep-Dive: RDC Plans and Practices for Engaging Emerging Leaders, and iii) Deep-Dive: Communications – Preparing for the next meeting with IFLA HQ. Updates on the Regional Council Action Plan were also mentioned, while discussion took place around planning for the next meeting in March 2024
