Linking and opening vocabularies LHT special issue: Editorial

Purpose – This editorial underscores the importance of linked data and linked open data (LD/LOD) in contemporary librarianship and information science. It aims to present the motivation for this special issue of Library High Tech (LHT), specifically the theme of linking and opening vocabularies (LOV...

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Published in:Library hi tech 2013-11, Vol.31 (4), p.569-574
Main Authors: Greenberg, Jane, Mendez Rodriguez, Eva, Bueno de la Fuente, Gema
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records-FRBR
Information science
Interoperability
Knowledge management
Knowledge organization
Knowledge sharing
Librarianship/library management
Libraries
Library & information science
Library associations
Library technology
Linked Data
MARC
Metadata
Multilingualism
National libraries
Ontology
Publishing
R&D
Research & development
Semantic web
Semantics
Tagging
Trends
Web Ontology Language-OWL
Workshops
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Summary:Purpose – This editorial underscores the importance of linked data and linked open data (LD/LOD) in contemporary librarianship and information science. It aims to present the motivation for this special issue of Library High Tech (LHT), specifically the theme of linking and opening vocabularies (LOV) as a component of the LOD landscape. The editorial also seeks to describe the content of the papers and their contributions in the areas of current practice, trends, and R&D (research and development). Design/methodology/approach – The editorial is organized into four main sections: Introductory aspects about linking open data; the context and inspiration for this special issue of LHT; a description of the accepted papers highlighting their contribution for LOV; and a conclusion. Findings – The editorial presents several reflective insights for advancing LOD and LOV practices that may lead toward a more integrated semantic web. Originality/value – The editorial presents a synthesis of the three editors' views on approaching the subject of linking open vocabularies. The framework for the editorial is reflected in the original call for papers that supported this special issue.
ISSN:0737-8831
2054-166X
DOI:10.1108/LHT-08-2013-0119