Combining theory and practical knowledge, this guide is an essential companion to library and information specialists looking for an introduction to and solid grounding in aspects of new cataloguing theory, practice and trends.
The book investigates the concepts of ‘entity’ and ‘identity’ in the field of cataloguing as a starting point for analysing and illustrating ‘entity modelling’ – an innovative contribution to third generation cataloguing, which involves Linked Open Data. Drawing on the history of cataloguing as well as elements of philosophy and computer science, the work sets out how to apply entity modelling in GLAM settings and facilitate communication and interoperability across the GLAM sector.
Analysing a range of international case studies relating to specific bibliographic entries, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and practices involved in entity modelling to transform cataloguing at their own libraries and institutions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by Philip E. Schreur
Preface by Maurizio Vivarelli
Preface by Carlo Bianchini
Introduction by Mauro Guerrini
The Context
I. I Contain Multitudes
II. The World is My Representation
III. PANTA REI, OR ABOUT THE FLUIDITY OF THINGS IN THE UNIVERSE
IV. O ROMEO, ROMEO, WHEREFORE ART THOU ROMEO?
Final Reflections
Über den Autor
Tiziana Possemato is the Chief Information Officer of Casalini Libri, and Partner and Director of @Cult. Tiziana is a metadata specialist, and she has led numerous national and international projects for library automation, analysis, mapping and conversion of catalogue data, and the design of information retrieval systems, with a specific interest in Linked Open Data and the Semantic Web. She currently chairs the IFLA Study Group on the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records.