This announcement was posted on OCLC this week and we wanted to be certain that all are aware that we are working together to reconcile differences in approach:
The Library of Congress and OCLC are actively engaged and committed to working together to address library challenges using linked data technologies.�
Starting in August 2014, the two groups initiated monthly strategic communications followed by a joint technical workshop in September to dig deeper into the technical complexities.� Topics discussed at these meetings included:
� Structure and content of BIBFRAME pilot records
� WorldCat holdings use cases
� Similarities and differences between BIBFRAME and Schema.org� SchemaBibExtend vocabularies�
The result was a commitment to co-author a white paper that will clarify how both approaches fit together to address specific library needs and challenges.�
Look for additional white paper updates and joint presentation details at future conferences and events including the ALA Midwinter conference in late January.
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Sally H. McCallum
Chief, Network Development and MARC Standards Office
Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20540� USA
Tel: 1-202-707-5119 – Fax 1-202-707-0115
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