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• Research Observatory: FAIR Principles and Semantic Interoperability

  • When
    27 Oct 2021
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    6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  FAIR PRINCIPLES AND SEMANTIC INTEROPERABILITY

  FAIR + FIT : Functional Metrics for Linked Open Data (LOD) KOS Products
  By Marcia Zeng

  The presentation will focus on the functionality assessment of the Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS) that were originally published as thesauri, classifications, taxonomies, term lists and were released as Linked Open Data (LOD) datasets. LOD KOS functions have been extended far beyond those of controlled vocabularies and taxonomies. They have become knowledge bases, the trusted resources for knowledge graphs, and fundamental components for the contextualization of data-driven and AI-dominated processes. It is essential that LOD KOS be measurable by developers and users for enhanced and effective usage, while encouraging innovative approaches for LOD KOS to be FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) as open data, plus to be FIT (Functional, Impactful, and Transformable) as value vocabularies. These FAIR+FIT metrics were developed through a set of comprehensive data analyses and a comparative study of data collected on three occasions from 2015 to 2020. By using these metrics, any assessment performed on LOD KOS products can help address identified issues and support the creation and delivery of user-friendly, discoverable and interoperable LOD KOS datasets which can be used for innovative applications.

  Recommendations for FAIR Semantics in the EOSC & Beyond: Approaches for Enabling 12 of the FAIR Principles
  By Gerard Coen

  The mission of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is to provide a web of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data and services for science in Europe. FAIRsFAIR – Fostering FAIR Data Practices in Europe – is a three year project for the implementation of the EOSC focusing on practical solutions for enabling the FAIR principles throughout the research data life cycle. The 'FAIR Semantics' team aims to support the creation of a federated semantic space for the EOSC by harmonising practices in the development and usage of semantics in representing and describing information and knowledge. It establishes guidelines for practitioners, repositories, research communities, and other stakeholders in the EOSC and FAIR ecosystems. The 2nd of three planned iterations contains 17 Priority Recommendations directly related to the FAIR principles; and 14 more general Best Practices aimed at harmonising the approach to handling, using and developing semantic artefacts. This presentation will share the process followed in producing the recommendations; share an illustrative example to show why they are needed; and also, highlight features of the recommendations which will permit the work to be more easily understood and potentially adopted by the audience..

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• Research Observatory: Research Repositories and Dataverse: Negotiating Metadata, Vocabularies and Domain Needs

  • When
    24 Nov 2021
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    6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  RESEARCH REPOSITORIES AND DATAVERSE: NEGOTIATING METADATA, VOCABULARIES AND DOMAIN NEEDS

  Flexibility in Metadata Schemes and Standardisation: the Case of CMDI and the DANS EASY Research Data Repository
  By Vyacheslav Tykhonov, Jerry de Vries, Eko Indarto, Femmy Admiraal, Mike Priddy, and Andrea Scharnhorst

  The development of metadata schemes in data repositories (and other content providers) has always been a process of negotiation between the needs of the designated user communities and the content of the collection on the one side and standards developed in the field. Automatisation has both enabled and enforced standardisation and alignment of metadata schemes (see as an example). But, while designated user communities turned from being local users to global ones (due to web services), their specific needs have not vanished. Technology offers possibilities to give the aforementioned negotiation a new form. In this presentation, we present the Dataverse platform, used by many data repositories. We show - using the case of the CMDI metadata and the CLARIN (Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure)community - how the Dataverse common core set of metadata called Citation Block can be extended with custom fields defined as a discipline specific metadata block. In particular, we show how these custom fields can be connected to a distributed network of authoritative controlled vocabularies. So, that at the end semantic search is possible. The presentation highlights opportunities and challenges, based on our own experiences. Related work has been presented at the CLARIN Annual Conference 2021 (see Proceedings).

  Adapting Flexible Metadata Support in Dataverse to the Needs of Domain-Specific Repositories: the Case of the Tromsø Repository of Language and Linguistics (TROLLing)
  By Philipp Conzett

  The Tromsø Repository of Language and Linguistics (TROLLing) is an international repository of data, code, and other related materials used in linguistic research. Established in 2014, TROLLing has since 2020 been CoreTrustSeal-certified as a sustainable and trusted research data repository. Running on the Dataverse software, TROLLing has so far been using a more general metadata schema which is provided by the repository software. Drawing on the work being done in projects like SSHOC and CLARINO+, the metadata schemas in TROLLing are being upgraded to meet the needs of our designated community, and the requirements and recommendations of international stakeholders like CLARIN (Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure) and the Research Data Alliance Linguistics Data Interest Group. The presentation will include a short introduction to TROLLing and discuss how community-driven efforts enable the repository to provide FAIR-aligned domain-specific support for linguists worldwide.

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• KO-ED KOS Workshop - Introduction to Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) by Aida Slavic

  • Start
    25 Nov 2021
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    6:30 PM
  • End
    9 Dec 2021
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  What does the workshop cover?
  The workshop provides an introduction to UDC system, its nature, and its application in subject indexing. The focus of the workshop is on explaining the UDC's analytico-synthetic and faceted principles, and the ways this is applied in subject indexing and knowledge organization. Practical application of UDC and guided exercises will be an important element of this workshop and participants will be asked to allocate time for completing tasks in between online sessions.

  Who will benefit?
  This workshop will be principally of interest to those considering, planning or are about to start using UDC for information resource indexing. It may also benefit anyone who would like to learn more about the ways analytico-synthetic classifications covering knowledge as a whole are designed and how they function in organizing information. No prior knowledge of UDC or subject indexing is assumed.
  A certificate will be issued for successful completion of the workshop.

  Presenter: AIDA SLAVIC

  Programme
  The workshop takes place remotely:  online via Zoom, a closed online forum and via emails. It consists of three 90 min long sessions with a mix of theory and exercises. The sessions will not be recorded. The workshop forum will contain workshop materials and will enable online discussion, guided and supervised by the instructor. During the workshop participants will be introduced to and will have access to UDC English Online; standard and up-to date schedules of the UDC.  Further participant/instructor communication will take place via email. Prior to the workshop, registrants will be asked to fill in a questionnaire indicating their familiarity with UDC, knowledge areas that they would like to be covered by the exercises and their expectations.

  The online sessions are scheduled from 6.30 to 8 pm (GMT) on successive Thursdays starting from 25 November 2021.

  25 Nov 2021 - The nature of UDC, its structure, application and tools
  02 Dec 2021 - How to use UDC? Subject analysis and content indexing using UDC
  09 Dec 2021 - UDC application for complex, interdisciplinary subjects, textual and multimedia resources

  Registration
  Registration is open until 15 November 2021.
  Places are limited to 16 participants.

  NOTE: cancellations will be accepted up to 5 days prior to the first session. 15% of the fee will be retained by ISKO UK to cover administrative costs.

  For any query please contact events@iskouk.org.

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• KO-ED KOS Workshop - Practical Thesaurus Construction by Stella Dextre Clarke

  • Start
    6 Jan 2022
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    20 Jan 2022
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  What does the workshop cover?
  This highly interactive workshop explores practical issues that arise during thesaurus construction and/or development. It offers a self-help opportunity for participants to share their experiences with others, discuss issues and seek expert guidance from the workshop leader, before developing their own solutions. Programme content will be adjusted to reflect the interests and queries submitted by the participants.

  Who will benefit?
  No matter how much or how little experience/qualifications you have of thesaurus work, the workshop should provide useful insights. To get maximum benefit however, it’s best if you are hoping, or planning, or have already started a practical project such as building a new thesaurus for an information retrieval situation, or are re-developing an existing one. There will be opportunities to share with other practitioners the real-life choices that emerge, use cases, challenges, victories, lessons learned etc. A certificate will be issued for successful completion of the workshop.

  Presenter: STELLA DEXTRE CLARKE

  Preparations
  Prior to acceptance for this course, participants are asked to submit a description of their current or planned thesaurus project via the application form, preferably including a list of the issues they hope to raise for discussion. Following notification of acceptance and registration, the successful applicants will be provided with some initial study materials, including an optional reading list. Queries arising from these materials will be addressed during the workshop.

  Programme
  The workshop sessions will take place remotely: online via Zoom, email and a closed online forum. Each of the three 90-minute sessions will comprise a mix of presentations (some from the participants as well as best practice guidance from the workshop leader), interactive dialogue, and practical exercises. Participants should set aside time between sessions to complete some exercises for discussion at the next session. To dispel any worries about confidentiality, the sessions will not be recorded and any materials shared by the participants will not be made available to third parties.

  The online sessions are scheduled from 17.30 to 19:00 (GMT) on successive Thursdays in January 2022.

  06 Jan 2022 - Thesaurus overview; content, concepts and terms
  13 Jan 2022 - Getting organized with relationships and structure
  20 Jan 2022 - Planning for thesaurus construction and use

  Registration
  

  Places are limited to 6 participants

  To apply for a place in this workshop, please fill in the FORM.

  To ensure the workshop is productive we will offer places to up to 6 applicants who are most likely to benefit and who share a certain amount of common interests. Applications should be submitted before 15th November 2021. Provided at least 3 (the minimum number for a viable workshop) are received, places will be confirmed before the end of November and receipt of payment will complete the registration.

  For any query please contact events@iskouk.org.

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