Libraries around the world are at various stages in their transition to BIBFRAME. Some are learning the impact and benefits of leveraging BIBFRAME data; many are experimenting with BIBFRAME data in their cataloging and discovery workflows; and others are ready to fully productionize BIBFRAME data across their metadata management ecosystems.
When it comes to widespread adoption and implementation, the need for scalable, consistent, and quality data becomes the cornerstone. And while the data formats and workflows evolve, the global infrastructure to support such an important transition already exists. For nearly 60 years, WorldCat has provided the foundation upon which the global library community creates, manages, and shares knowledge—evolving every step of the way as library collections and needs of the communities they serve change.
Building on OCLC’s history of collaboration with the library community on metadata management and linked data innovation, we’re excited to share the next phase of WorldCat’s evolution. In this presentation, we’ll share updates on WorldCat BIBFRAME interoperability, workflows for managing data in both MARC and BIBFRAME, and feedback from our latest library partnership on cataloging in BIBFRAME.
