When: Friday, Feb 03 | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Location: ICTC Ballroom A

Days: Friday. Event Types: Session. Sectors: Technology. Subjects: Linked Data and Open Data.


Description:

Linked Open Data is a critical component of the semantic web.
What are the challenges facing the LOD community in Canada? Why is it more important than ever for libraries, archives and museums to collaborate across our professional divides to provide a seamless experience for users of our cultural heritage? This session builds on the LODLAM Toronto conference as an opportunity for dialogue, networking and sharing progress on LOD projects.

Outcomes:
-Why LOD is important to/for the LAM Community
-Issues in collaborating on LOD projects across LAM institutions
-The current state of LOD in Canada