During the first hour: Jeremy Nelson, Metadata/Systems Librarian, Colorado College and the principal architect and developer of some of the first open-source systems to use BIBFRAME, will introduce the concepts behind Library Linked Data and BIBFRAME, the Library of Congress linked-data vocabulary for replacing MARC for library bibliographic data, and one example of a BIBFRAME-based catalog called bibcat, sponsored by the Library of Congress. He will show that the promise of BIBFRAME and other library linked-data vocabularies is that library data can be better integrated with the wider web through better
descriptions for search engines and other “big data” applications from various corporate and non-profits. In addition, he will discuss how BIBFRAME is specifically attempting to reduce redundancy in cataloging efforts and improving the operational efficiencies in libraries.
During the second hour: What are your other top concerns in Technical Services? In an open and informal conversation, participants are especially encouraged to share their experiences with and solutions for the most current issues they face in the profession.