Semantic Library Learning Program

Skills needed to undertake this course successfully

• Basic knowledge of WWW architecture, HTML, XML
• Basic knowledge of metadata
• Knowledge of databases and database structures

Technical requirements

You will need access to this website as well as the following plugins/sites to be accessible in your browser:

• Flash
• Youtube
• Slideshare

The majority of readings listed are freely available on the web. Alternate readings are listed for each topic.

Who this program is designed for

Our participants are likely to be in the middle-ground of early adopters. They are enthusiastic about new technology and keen to learn more, but may not have found the time (or motivation, or practical hands-on project to practice skill-building) to examine RDF, OWL and other aspects of the Semantic Web in detail.

They are likely to be in work roles involving technology, at all types of libraries. Level of technology involvement in the workplace is likely to vary widely from ERM specialists, to reference/techie staff, to web developers, to cataloging department staff without any technical experience beyond following detailed step-by-step procedures for cataloging with the local ILS.

They will participate in online discussions to share ideas and knowledge, see examples of concepts in practice, get hands on practice by completing a project, and learn how to apply what they've gained in this program to their work.

How to participate

Signup
Follow along each week
Post your thoughts and responses to your blog and the discussion forum
Participate in a project

Some background information

Metadata: Does metadata matter?