Spring 2019

The UT Linked Data Informal Learning series from fall 2018 - spring 2020 was coordinated in large part by Itza Carbajal, Latin American Metadata Librarian for LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Special Collections, a branch of the University of Texas at Austin Libraries. To learn more about these series check the LD Informal Learning series section of the wiki.

Vision

This informal learning discussion group hopes to introduce ongoing projects at the University of Texas that incorporate or plan to utilize linked data principles and applications. These projects pertain to library, archives, and other cultural heritage work as well as education and research initiatives. As these spaces transition to using linked data concepts and technologies in an effort to utilize the full capabilities of the web, the University of Texas Library staff seeks to develop opportunities for all library staff, students, faculty, and visitors to prepare themselves intellectually for these changes. Discussion participants should leave with more information on the exciting work of libraries and how linked data applies to their work.

These discussions are a continuation of the the UT Linked Data Informal Learning Series Fall 2019

Looking for a basic introduction to Linked Data? Visit the UT Linked Data Informal Learning Series Fall 2018 page for resources.

Focus and Facilitation

Discussion topics will focus on various projects occurring at the University of Texas at Austin that utilize Linked Data principles and their applications as well as other semantic web technologies. Series facilitators include University of Texas at Austin staff, faculty, and students including Michael Shensky, Jessica Trelogan, Katie Pierce Meyer, Josh Conrad, Adam Rabinowitz, Paloma Graciani Picardo, and Itza Carbajal

Discussion Topic Schedule

Session	Date	Location	Topics	Assignments / Notes / Resources
#1	Wed. 1/30	PCL 1.124	Topic: Buildings of Texas and GIS Facilitators: Michael Shensky, Jessica Trelogan, Katie Pierce Meyer, Josh Conrad	Spatial Data on the Web Best Practices: https://www.w3.org/TR/sdw-bp/
#2	Wed. 2/27	PCL 1.124	Topic: Alexander Architectural Archives and GIS Facilitators: Michael Shensky, Jessica Trelogan, Katie Pierce Meyer, Josh Conrad	Import into Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Tools/OpenRefine/Editing/Tutorials/Basic_editing
#3	Wed. 3/27	PCL 1.124	Topic: PeriodO & definitions of historical, art-historical, and archaeological periods Facilitators: Adam Rabinowitz, Classics Dept.	Rabinowitz pre-print. Draft for internal use only and not for circulation.
#4	Wed. 4/24	PCL 1.124	Topic: Linked Data for Production (LD4P) & metadata creation for better user discoverability Facilitators: Paloma Graciani Picardo, Harry Ransom Center	Linked Data for Production (LD4P) wiki pages: https://wiki.duraspace.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=74515029 LC BIBFRAME training (CLW): http://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/bibframe/

Resources

DOWNLOAD UT Linked Data informal learning group spring 2018 reading bibliography: https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/75689
DOWNLOAD UT Linked Data informal learning group spring 2018 readings: https://utexas.box.com/v/UT-LearnLinkedData