A theory of digital library metadata : enrich then filter
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An Emergent Theory of Digital Library Metadata: Enrich then Filter Getaneh Alemu (PhD) Cataloguing & Metadata Librarian Southampton Solent University @getaneh a Paper presented at QQML-2016 - Exploring Trends and Challenges on Building the Future Libraries May 27 th 2016, London
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An Emergent Theory of Digital Library
Metadata: Enrich then Filter
Getaneh Alemu (PhD)Cataloguing & Metadata Librarian
Southampton Solent University
@getaneha
Paper presented at QQML-2016 - Exploring Trends and Challenges on Building the Future Libraries May 27th 2016, London
Why is metadata important?
Types of metadata
Research context
(Coyle, 2010; Coyle & Hillmann, 2007; Lagoze, 2010; Mathes, 2004; Shirky, 2005; Veltman, 2001; Weinberger, 2005, 2007; Wright, 2007; Lehmann, 2010; Andersen & Skouvig, 2006.; Floridi, 2000; Hjorland, 2000)
Growing library collections
Ever changing technologies
Changing users’ expectations
Limitations of contemporary standards-based metadata approaches
The social space of documents is missing (Otlet, 1934)
Scant use of theories/theoretical frameworks in the inclusion of socially-constructed metadata
Methodology
Alemu, G., Stevens, B., Ross, P. (2012). Towards a conceptual framework for user-driven semantic metadata interoperability in digital libraries: A social constructivist approach. New Library World. 113 (1/2), 38-54
Alemu, G., Stevens, B., & Ross, P. (2011). A constructivist grounded theory approach to semantic metadata interoperability in digital libraries: preliminary reflections. Paper presented at QQML 2011, Athens.
Alemu, G., Stevens, B., Ross, P., & Chandler, J. (2015). The Use of a Constructivist Grounded Theory Method to Explore the Role of Socially-Constructed Metadata (Web 2.0) Approaches. QQML Journal, September 2015 Issue (pp. 517-540).
A social constructivist approach
Cultural artefacts very often lend themselves to various interpretations and contexts
Constructivist grounded theory method (Charmaz, 2006)
Theory building rather than testing
IntervieweesStudy No.
Interviewees
Study Total Number Profession Sub-total
Study One 11
LIS MSc Students 8
LIS PhD Student 1
LIS Lecturers 2
Study Two21
Librarians 10LIS
Researchers 5
LIS Lecturers 2
Metadata Consultants 4
Study Three 25
Under-graduate Students (BSC) 5
Post-graduate Students (MSc=4 & PhD=6) 10
Lecturers (other than LIS) 10
Total 57
A priori metadata cont’d
Limitations of standards
Socially-constructed metadata approach
The theory of metadata enriching & filtering
The theory of metadata enriching & filtering
Separation of metadata content (enriching) and interface (filtering)
Enriching as a continuous process
From user-centred to user-driven metadata enriching and filtering
Enriching as a continuous process
Metadata diversity better conforming to users’ needs
Seamless linking
‘Useful’ rather than ‘perfect’ metadata
Post-hoc user-driven filtering
From theory to practice : Southampton Solent University
Library We’ve seen increase in our purchase and
subscription of e-resources (50/50 spend between print and e-books)
RDA implemented
Linked Data opportunities – MARC is not dead yet!
Library Management Systems – are they adapting? When should we expect LMSs supporting Linked Data such as BIBFRAME?
Thank You!
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