Cory Lampert and Darnelle Melvin (both Libraries) are co-authors on a new book, "," that will be released in March by the Editions in collaboration with the Association of Library Collections and Technical Services. Lampert and Melvin co-authored the book with colleagues Scott Carlson from Arizona State University, and Anne Washington from the University of Houston.
In the book, the authors:
- Summarize the origins of linked data, from early computers and the creation of the World Wide Web through RDF.
- Walk readers through the practical, everyday side of creating, identifying, and representing semantically rich linked data using as an example the funk classic Mothership Connection album from the band Parliament.
- Explain the concept of ontologies.
- Explore such linked data projects as Open Graph, DBpedia, BIBFRAME, and Schema.org’s Bib Extension.
- Offer suggested solo and group entry-level projects for linked data-curious librarians who wish to dive deeper.
- Provide a handy glossary and links to additional resources.
