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
@getaneha
Paper presented at QQML-2016 - Exploring Trends and Challenges on Building the Future Libraries May 27th 2016, London
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Why is metadata important?
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Types of metadata
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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
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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
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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
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A priori metadata cont’d
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Limitations of standards
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Socially-constructed metadata approach
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The theory of metadata enriching & filtering
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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
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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?
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Thank You!
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