The linked data identifiers and Libraries: The story Until Now

Document Type : Original Article

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Abstract

The linked data movement is a relatively new trend on the web that,
among other things, enables diverse data providers to publish their content
in an interoperable, machine-understandable way. Libraries around the
world appear to be embracing linked data technologies that render their
content more accessible to both humans and computers. This paper
focuses on linked data URIs that refer to authority data. We attempt to
identify the specific MARC fields that are capable of hosting linked data
information. Additionally, seven major national libraries are examined to
determine to what degree they have adopted the fundamental linked data
principles.


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