[DCRM-L] We need a schema for that (was: Discontinuation of OCLC's institutional records program)

[Lapka, Francis]

I partially agree with your suggestion, Allison (the big picture bit); but linking to OCLC for edition (Manifestation) descriptions would be less than ideal (see my previous message).

If BIBFRAME succeeds in becoming the standard for the representation of library data on the web, then RBMS should work to develop the schema it needs within the BIBFRAME framework. Although the current BIBFRAME model represents copy-specific descriptions as Annotations, it’s my impression that they are reconsidering this decision; that is, they may revise the model to recognize Items (/Holdings) as a proper resource. See:

http://listserv.loc.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1501&L=bibframe&T=0&P=13353

Yes, we should definitely push for a schema (in BIBFRAME, or elsewhere if need be) with data elements that precisely match the copy-specific information our community uses. I’d be happy to contribute to such work.

Francis



From: dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] On Behalf Of Allison Jai O'Dell
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Subject: [DCRM-L] We need a schema for that (was: Discontinuation of OCLC's institutional records program)

I hesitate to send this out to the DCRM list, but since we're on the subject...

The IR thread has surfaced a well-known problem: that rare materials users need better access to detailed and copy-specific information -- and they need it from an aggregated, Web-based portal, not through everybody's individual catalogs.

I do not think that we, the DCRM community, need to rely on OCLC or WorldCat to achieve this end.  At a 2014 Bib Standards meeting, I suggested an alternate solution:

RBMS should develop a schema for the copy-specific and detailed information that rare materials libraries aim to capture.  Descriptions in this new format could be linked to BIBFRAME resources as an Annotation, and linked to OCLC records for the appropriate edition.

Once we have structured data, we can develop the cross-institutional datastores and access means that our users need.

Thoughts?  Volunteers?  The IR thread has re-invigorated my interest in this idea, and I'd like to push forward.


Best,
Allison
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