The Concept of Semantic Web in Library Services Goswami Saikat1,*, Biswas Payel2 1Assistant Librarian, Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, Kolkata 2Semi Professional Assistant, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi *Correspondence Author: Saikat Goswami goswami0408saikat@gmail.com
Online published on 16 May, 2017. Abstract This article explores the applicability primary library functions (collection development, cataloging, reference, and circulation) to the Semantic Web. The article defines the Semantic Web, identifies similarities between the library institution and the Semantic Web and presents research questions guiding the inquiry. The article addresses each library function and demonstrates the applicability of each function's polices to Semantic Web development. Results indicate that library functions are applicable to Semantic Web with “collection development ” translating to “Semantic Web selection; ” “cataloging ” translating to “Semantic Web ‘semantic’ representation; ” “reference ” translating to “Semantic Web service, “ and circulation translating to “Semantic Web resource use. ” The last part of this article includes a discussion about the lack of embrace between the library and the Semantic Web community's recommendations for reducing this gap and conclusions. Top Keywords Semantic Web, Library Functions, Collection Development, Cataloging, Reference, Library Outreach, Circulation, Planning and Policies. Top |