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NISO Webinar: Connecting the Dots: Constellations in the Linked Data Universe Date: December 12, 2012 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (EST) Event Webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2012/nisowebinars/linked_data/ ABOUT THE WEBINAR The universe of linked data is rapidly expanding and our community is finding innovative ways to link and apply data. This webinar will cover several initiatives and projects using linked data to improve discovery and reuse of information. TOPICS AND SPEAKERS . OCLC Linked Data Initiatives and Activities - Richard Wallis, Technology Evangelist, OCLC Richard will start us off with a high-level overview of the advancements and activities in Linked Data as it relates to bibliographic data resources. He will update us on OCLC initiatives in this area and how they relate to broader developments. . The Linked Data Catalog: Small Steps Toward a Web of Library Data - Tom Johnson, Digital Applications Librarian, Oregon State University Tom will provide a glimpse into the practical requirements of a Linked Data catalog, how libraries can use existing Linked Open Data, and what opportunities exist to participate in a bibliographic web. REGISTRATION Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 12:00 pm Eastern on December 12, 2012 (the day of the webinar). Discounts are available for NISO and NASIG members and students. NISO Library Standards Alliance (LSA) members receive one free connection as part of membership and do not need to register. (The LSA member contact will automatically receive the login information. Members are listed here: http://www.niso.org/about/roster/). NISO voting members and NASIG members can register at the discounted member rate. All webinar registrants and LSA webinar contacts receive access to the recorded version for one year. Visit the event webpage to register and for more information: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2012/nisowebinars/linked_data/ Cynthia Hodgson Technical Editor / Consultant National Information Standards Organization [log in to unmask] 301-654-2512