Upcoming Courses

Enhance your metadata management skills with our upcoming expert-led courses.

BIBFRAME Part 1

Be part of an exciting journey into the world of bibliographic description in the digital age, with our course 'Understanding BIBFRAME.' This course will delve into the basics of Semantic Web and Linked Data, along with a brief history of BIBFRAME, setting the stage for an enriched learning experience.

The core of the course will go deeper into the conceptual framework and fundamental elements of BIBFRAME. We will explore vocabularies, ontologies, and schemas, gaining insights into how BIBFRAME integrates with Linked Data applications. This course empowers you to grasp the core principles of BIBFRAME bibliographic description, equipping you with the knowledge needed to navigate and leverage the dynamic landscape of BIBFRAME effectively. Join us and explore bibliographic description for the 21st century!

About the Instructor

Álvaro López-Bustamante

Universidad de Concepcion Libraries

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Álvaro López has a Library Sciences bachelor degree, and holds a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics. He has over 15 years of experience in academic libraries, and he led the implementation of Bibframe at the University of Concepción in Chile. He currently works at Ebsco as an advisor for the FOLIO community in Latin America.

Fee: $25 for DCMI & ASIST members, $100 for others