Talis Group

The Linked Data movement is gathering momentum and its principles are beginning to be adopted outside of the core Semantic Web community. To date the emphasis has rightly been on communicating key technology principles, but sustainable use of Semantic Web resources, particularly within a commercial context, requires that a broader range of issues are addressed. For example, what legal issues relate to the collection and republication of data from existing resources, and how do these vary internationally? Can incorrectly applied rights statements hamper reuse of data? How should community norms, like attribution, be fostered within a global community of data reusers? Many Semantic Web developers do not have the experience to address these questions, with the result that sustained growth of the Linked Data web may be hindered. This tutorial will address this education need, providing participants with an understanding of the broader range of issues relevant to global data publishing. The tutorial will review existing legal frameworks that support open data publishing, and provide guidance on their reuse.

Richard: A non-technical librarian would read what is out there at the moment as OCLC is offering me a library system. Is that what it is? Andrew (12:46) - I would say that it is a cloud-based library management service. If it is meant to include the functionality that you have in a local system, the answer is yes. But I am reluctant to describe it as an integrated library system because I think this is not meant to duplicate what is currently available in that market -- that is not the goal. The goal is to start with the cooperative WorldCat and use that as the basis for managing local inventory. Richard (13:49) - Could I envisage being an OCLC member, for instance in three or so years time, imagining that I wouldn't need a local ILS -- I could do it all on OCLC's cloud. Andrew (14:00) - Yes.

Ian Davis' keynote presentation at code4lib 2009 in Providence, RI

Waves of change are crashing on the shores of the library profession. New media, new tools, new techniques, and new expectations collide to cause excitement, anxiety, confusion, and concern. It may be difficult to determine where we are and where we are g

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