A case study on TUdatalib

Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies might solve issues originating from research data being published by independent providers. For maximum benefit from these technologies, metadata should be provided as standardized as possible. The Data Catalog Vocabulary (DCAT) is a W3C recommendation of potential value for Linked Data exposure of research data metadata. The suitability of DCAT for institutional research data repositories was investigated using the TUdatalib repository as study case. A model for TUdatalib metadata was developed based on the analysis of selected resources and guided by a draft of DCAT 3. The model allowed for providing the essential information about the repository structure and contents indicating suitability of the vocabulary and, conceptually, should permit automated data conversion from the repository system to DCAT 3. A loss of expressiveness comes from the omission of dataset series. Conformance with DCAT 3 class definitions led to a highly complex model, thus creating challenges with actual technical realizations. A comparative study revealed simpler models to be used at two other repositories, but implementation of the TUdatalib or a similar model would have potential to improve alignment to DCAT specifications. DCAT 3 was observed to be a promising option for Linked Data exposure of institutional research data repository metadata and the TUdatalib model might serve towards developing a general DCAT 3 application profile for institutional and other research data repositories

Gestión de fondos de archivos con datos enlazados y consultas federadas

In this paper the major technologies of the Semantic Web which may be useful for archives management are summarized. Several local and international projects that generate ontologies from standardized descriptions based on ISAD-G are examined. It is also discussed LIAM (Linked Archival Metadata), that facilitates the transformation of archive records into RFD (Resource Description Framework) format. Furthermore, we analyze how Linked Data enables interoperability between information systems and faceted search of OWL (Ontology Web Language), SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organization System) and Dublin Core records. The authors propose the use of a CMS (Content Management System) compatible with SIOC (Semantically-Interlinked Online Communities) and OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative - Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) for archive records to improve the exchange and retrieval of information. We specifically describe the technologies used for developing CoroArchivo, system assessed by an experiment that automatically generates ontologies from ISAD-G records stored in DSpace. The evaluation tool lets users perform federated queries based on the OWL vocabulary disjointness and equivalent classes.En este trabajo se presentan las principales tecnologías de la Web Semántica que pueden ser de utilidad para la gestión de fondos archivísticos. Se examinan diversos proyectos de ámbito internacional y local que parten de descripciones normalizadas ISAD-G para generar ontologías, así como la disponibilidad de LIAM (Linked Archival Metadata), que facilita la transformación de datos de archivo a formato RDF (Resource Description Framework). Por otra parte, se analiza cómo la gestión de datos enlazados permite la interoperabilidad entre sistemas de información y la búsqueda facetada a partir de fondos documentales almacenados, descritos en OWL (Ontology Web Language), SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organization System) y Dublin Core. Los autores proponen la utilización de un CMS (Content Management System) que gestione fondos de archivo, compatible con SIOC (Semantically-Interlinked Online Communities) y OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative - Protocol Metadata Harvesting), para facilitar el intercambio y la recuperación de información. En concreto, se detallan las tecnologías que se han utilizado para desarrollar CoroArchivo, sistema que además se evalúa con un experimento que realiza la creación automática de ontologías a partir de descripciones ISAD-G almacenadas en DSpace. La herramienta desarrollada permite realizar consultas federadas sustentadas en las clases de exclusión e igualdad del vocabulario OWL

Datos abiertos enlazados Linked Open Data (LOD) en Documentación Científica

[ES] Con el presente trabajo se pretende situar el concepto de datos abiertos enlazados, Linked Open Data (LOD) y su relevancia como elemento base en los procesos de preservación, recuperación e intercambio de información en el ámbito de la web. Las siguientes páginas quieren realizar una revisión de las actuales formas comunicación de la información científica en el ámbito digital y el cambio que supone la publicación de esta información en LOD en el contexto del acceso abierto.[EN] This work try to show Linked Open Data concept and their relevance as main element in curation process, retrieval and exchange information on the web. This work try to make a review of present forms of scientific information communication on the web, and how Linked Open Data could change these forms related with open access.Garcia Garcia, A. (2012). Datos abiertos enlazados Linked Open Data (LOD) en Documentación Científica. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/18272Archivo delegad

Development of linguistic linked open data resources for collaborative data-intensive research in the language sciences

Making diverse data in linguistics and the language sciences open, distributed, and accessible: perspectives from language/language acquistiion researchers and technical LOD (linked open data) researchers. This volume examines the challenges inherent in making diverse data in linguistics and the language sciences open, distributed, integrated, and accessible, thus fostering wide data sharing and collaboration. It is unique in integrating the perspectives of language researchers and technical LOD (linked open data) researchers. Reporting on both active research needs in the field of language acquisition and technical advances in the development of data interoperability, the book demonstrates the advantages of an international infrastructure for scholarship in the field of language sciences. With contributions by researchers who produce complex data content and scholars involved in both the technology and the conceptual foundations of LLOD (linguistics linked open data), the book focuses on the area of language acquisition because it involves complex and diverse data sets, cross-linguistic analyses, and urgent collaborative research. The contributors discuss a variety of research methods, resources, and infrastructures. Contributors Isabelle Barrière, Nan Bernstein Ratner, Steven Bird, Maria Blume, Ted Caldwell, Christian Chiarcos, Cristina Dye, Suzanne Flynn, Claire Foley, Nancy Ide, Carissa Kang, D. Terence Langendoen, Barbara Lust, Brian MacWhinney, Jonathan Masci, Steven Moran, Antonio Pareja-Lora, Jim Reidy, Oya Y. Rieger, Gary F. Simons, Thorsten Trippel, Kara Warburton, Sue Ellen Wright, Claus Zin

Development of Linguistic Linked Open Data Resources for Collaborative Data-Intensive Research in the Language Sciences

This book is the product of an international workshop dedicated to addressing data accessibility in the linguistics field. It is therefore vital to the book’s mission that its content be open access. Linguistics as a field remains behind many others as far as data management and accessibility strategies. The problem is particularly acute in the subfield of language acquisition, where international linguistic sound files are needed for reference. Linguists' concerns are very much tied to amount of information accumulated by individual researchers over the years that remains fragmented and inaccessible to the larger community. These concerns are shared by other fields, but linguistics to date has seen few efforts at addressing them. This collection, undertaken by a range of leading experts in the field, represents a big step forward. Its international scope and interdisciplinary combination of scholars/librarians/data consultants will provide an important contribution to the field

ECLAP 2012 Conference on Information Technologies for Performing Arts, Media Access and Entertainment

It has been a long history of Information Technology innovations within the Cultural Heritage areas. The Performing arts has also been enforced with a number of new innovations which unveil a range of synergies and possibilities. Most of the technologies and innovations produced for digital libraries, media entertainment and education can be exploited in the field of performing arts, with adaptation and repurposing. Performing arts offer many interesting challenges and opportunities for research and innovations and exploitation of cutting edge research results from interdisciplinary areas. For these reasons, the ECLAP 2012 can be regarded as a continuation of past conferences such as AXMEDIS and WEDELMUSIC (both pressed by IEEE and FUP). ECLAP is an European Commission project to create a social network and media access service for performing arts institutions in Europe, to create the e-library of performing arts, exploiting innovative solutions coming from the ICT