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Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Linked Data / Metadata / Research Library Partnership

Activating URIs in linky MARC: an OCLC RLP discussion summary

March 20, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Annette Dortmund

As libraries work to a linked data future there are challenges in activating URIs within MARC records due to time constraints, tool limitations, and uncertainty about user needs. In a recent OCLC RLP discussion, metadata experts explored the technical, social, and AI-driven aspects of integrating linked data into library workflows.

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Archives and Special Collections / Metadata

Navigating the future of special collections metadata by using insights from the past 

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 - by Kate James - 1 Comment

Looking back on the report The Metadata IS the Interface, this post explores how user-centered metadata, linked data, and emerging technologies can bridge the gap between archival discovery and researcher expectations—making special collections more accessible than ever.

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Archives and Special Collections / Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Metadata / Research Library Partnership

Keeping up with next-generation metadata in archives and special collections

December 17, 2024February 6, 2025 - by Richard Urban

OCLC RLP Metadata Managers discussed next-generation metadata needs for those managing specialized collections and archives, including backlogs, staffing, and systems.

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Library Futures / Metadata / Research Library Partnership / Research support / Social Interoperability

Futureproofing library teams

November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 - by Rebecca Bryant - 2 Comments.

Library teams must adapt and “futureproof” in times of rapid change. Read about tested strategies that can help.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) / Metadata

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 12 November 2024

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 - by Merrilee Proffitt

In this edition: International Conference of Indigenous Archives Library and Museums; Library Resources & Technical Services special issue; neuroinclusive program for future librarians.

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Celebrating Halloween with Gothic fiction in WorldCat

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 - by Kate James

OCLC celebrates Halloween – join us in exploring some favorite Gothic fiction resources.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Metadata / Research Library Partnership

Getting ready for AI

June 24, 2024February 6, 2025 - by Richard Urban

The OCLC RLP Metadata Managers Focus Group met in April 2024 to discuss how they are getting ready for AI. Find out how they are learning collaboratively, engaging staff curiosity, and thinking responsibly.

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) / Linked Data / Metadata

Reimagine descriptive infrastructure: dreaming and enacting change together

May 13, 2024May 15, 2024 - by Merrilee Proffitt

Learn how OCLC has applied principles from Reimagine Descriptive Workflows project to reimagine components of the OCLC linked-data ecosystem.

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Halloween WorldCat fun

October 26, 2023October 31, 2023 - by Kate James

Some people celebrate Halloween by watching scary movies. Others dress in costumes. As a cataloger, I celebrate by sharing my favorite Halloween-themed subject headings and genre/form terms from Library of …

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Data Science / Metadata

Machine Learning and WorldCat: improving records for cataloging and discovery

August 14, 2023February 6, 2025 - by Merrilee Proffitt - 2 Comments.

This blog post was written by Jenny Toves, Senior Technical Manager, OCLC Data Science and Analytics.  Any system aggregating data from thousands of sources needs sophisticated processes that mitigate duplication* …

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