ER&L 2015

This "Understanding Emerging Libraries Intiatives"-themed session is comprised of three 15-minute, peer-reviewed ER&L short talks. In ER&L short talk sessions, presenters will change every 15 minutes (after an individual presentation and brief Q&A period.) 

[Moderator: Elizabeth Winter, Georgia Tech]

9:25am

Title: Ok, but what does linked data offer library patrons?

(http://proposalspace.com/p/4569/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S )

Description: 

There are many articles and presentations about the basic concepts and syntax of linked data, a topic of interest to practitioners. This talk will illustrate the extent to which linked data proponents have articulated how linked data should be conceived and represented within user interfaces that improve the experience for library patrons.

9:40am

Title: Library of Congress Recommended Format Specifications

(http://proposalspace.com/p/4570/s?key=cFjpH9S7x5Qr2S5S )

Description: 

To build and ensure that our collections will be available for successive generations requires the Library of Congress to identify and acquire those formats which are suitable for preservation and long-term access.  To this end the Library has created and issued its Recommended Format Specifications to inform staff and external stakeholders on the physical and technical characteristics of creative works which encourage