WorldCat linked data, Innovation in Libraries proposals and SXSW
OCLC Updates and Special Offers: *Education, Leadership and Research
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Innovation activities from OCLC
/Linked Data in WorldCat, Innovation in Libraries event and SXSW proposals/
Downloadable linked data file now available for the 1 million most
widely held works in WorldCat
Now you can get your hands on bibliographic linked data for the most
widely held works in WorldCat
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This downloadable file—representing nearly 1.2 million
resources—contains approximately 80 million linked data “triples,” the
term for the most granular relationship possible between discrete pieces
of information. Get more information in the official release
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Need a refresher about linked data and what it means for libraries?
Watch the easy, 14 minute video
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for a quick update:
Linked Data for Libraries
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WorldCat
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*New Report on Born-Digital Content from OCLC Research*
Written by Senior Program Officer Ricky Erway, a new report called
/You've Got to Walk Before You Can Run: First Steps for Managing
Born-Digital Content Received on Physical Media/
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describes in simple terms what is truly necessary to start managing
born-digital content on physical media.
Watch a quick, 1.5 minute video
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of the author describe the report.
Upcoming Events
SXSW 2013
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*Put libraries on the program at SXSW
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OCLC has proposed two panel discussions for the annual *South by
Southwest conference* in Austin, TX. Inclusion in the event is
determined in part by Web voting and user comments—help us by giving a
thumbs up to these two proposals:
* *How Libraries Will Save the World + Your Business *
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* *Actualizing Infotopia: Wikipedia & Libraries*
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See all the library-related proposals available at the #sxswLAM site
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Sunday, October 7-Monday, October 8, 2012
Innovation in Libraries*/
a free post-conference event to LITA Forum/*
*Innovation in Libraries 2012
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is a free event that will happen after LITA Forum. Sponsored by OCLC and
held at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Library, Innovation in
Libraries 2012 is your chance to hear from experts and colleagues, and
contribute your ideas.
All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of /The Age of the
Platform: How Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have Redefined
Business/
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Register now »
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*Submit your proposal for Innovation in Libraries
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Even if you don't plan to attend LITA Forum, you can still share your
innovations, ideas and instructive failures at *Innovation in Libraries
2012*. We're actively seeking proposals
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for:
• *20 minute sessions *These are your standard presentations where you
showcase the interesting work you’re doing at your library/consortium, etc
• *5 minute lightning talks* These are pecha kucha-style sessions
designed to have 20 slides each
• *1 hour breakout session leader* Brush up your group facilitation
skills by volunteering to lead a breakout discussion on a specific topic.
Submit your proposal by August 31, 2012
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