Building resource descriptions with WEMI
Keywords:
WEMI, RDAAbstract
This article discusses how implementations of the IFLA Library Reference Model (LRM) support the application of modern data processing tools to construct user-friendly information retrieval services for gallery, library, archive, and museum (GLAM) collections. Processing tools include Semantic Web and relational database technologies. Examples are taken from RDA: resource description and access, and ISBD for Manifestation (ISBDM).
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