Kent State University (Kent State University, School of Information)

Information creators and providers can encourage greater discovery and use of digital content by adopting standards and practices that support greater interoperability of the descriptive and administrative information surrounding online resources. This idea is gaining momentum internationally and is commonly referred to as the Linked Open Data movement. Many libraries and museums manage and provide access to large amounts of digital cultural and scientific information, but need a roadmap to assist them in better integrating multiple resources such as existing digital collections, directories, online catalog data, and other information into a more cohesive Linked Open Data universe. The Kent State University School of Library and Information Science will explore effective strategies and develop prototype tools to support libraries and museums in these efforts.