Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata - An Annotated Bibliography of Selected OCLC Research Hanging Together Blogs

Oct 15, 2026

Annotated bibliography compiling and summarizing selected OCLC Research “Hanging Together” blog posts to explain how metadata practices evolve toward next-generation approaches. Organized sections align with the report and draw largely on discussions from the OCLC Research Library Partners Metadata Managers Focus Group (2015–2020). Covers linked data, persistent identifiers, identity management, multiple vocabularies, equity/diversity/inclusion, collection description, Metadata as a Service, and future staffing needs.

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Introduction

Linked Data

Persistent Identifiers

Identity Management

Addressing Multiple Vocabularies and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Describing “Inside Out” and “Facilitated” Collections

Evolution of “Metadata as a Service”

Gearing Up for Future Staffing Requirements

OCLC RESEARCH SUPPLEMENTAL Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected OCLC Research Hanging Together Blogs Karen Smith-Yoshimura Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected OCLC Research Hanging Together Blogs Karen Smith-Yoshimura Senior Program Officer © 2020 OCLC. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) September 2020 OCLC Research Dublin, Ohio 43017 USA [www.oclc.org](www.oclc.org) ISBN: 978-1-55653-171-2 DOI: 10.25333/rq4m-2492 OCLC Control Number: 1197994309 ORCID iDs Karen Smith-Yoshimura [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8757-2962](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8757-2962) [Please direct correspondence to:](Please direct correspondence to:) OCLC Research [oclcresearch@oclc.org](oclcresearch@oclc.org) [Suggested citation:](Suggested citation:) Smith-Yoshimura, Karen. 2020. Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected OCLC Research Hanging Together Blogs. Dublin, OH: OCLC Research. [https://www.doi.org/10.25333/rq4m-2492](https://www.doi.org/10.25333/rq4m-2492) . CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................... 1 Linked Data .......................................................................................... 1 Persistent Identifiers .......................................................................... 2 Identity Management ......................................................................... 3 Addressing the Need for Multiple Vocabularies and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.................................................... 4 Describing “Inside Out” and “Facilitated” Collections...................... 5 Evolution of “Metadata as a Service”................................................. 6 Gearing Up for Future Staffing Requirements .................................... 7 The following annotated bibliography provides more details on the Hanging Together posts referred to in Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata,* primarily summaries of discussions by the OCLC Research Library Partners Metadata Managers Focus Group in 2015-2020. The order of the sections matches that in the report, with the blog posts listed in reverse chronological order. INTRODUCTION Smith-Yoshimura, Karen. 2018.“What Metadata Managers Expect from and Value about the Research Library Partnership.” Hanging Together: The OCLC Research Blog, 16 April 2018. [https://hangingtogether.org/?p=6683](https://hangingtogether.org/?p=6683). This post features key benefits of institutional affiliation with the OCLC Research Library Partnership as identified by metadata managers, including professional development and opportunities to do research collaboratively. Metadata managers also expressed the wish for more “practical applications” in future areas of work. ———. 2017.“Metadata Advocacy.” Hanging Together: The OCLC Research Blog, 17 October 2017. [https://hangingtogether.org/?p=6282](https://hangingtogether.org/?p=6282). An indispensable skill in these times is the ability to explain in a concise, compelling, and relatable way to administrators and other decision makers why resources should be allocated to creating and maintaining structured metadata. This blog post includes“elevator speeches” to describe metadata’s value to support communications with these stakeholders. LINKED DATA Smith-Yoshimura, Karen. 2019.“Systematic Reviews of our Metadata.” Hanging Together: The OCLC Research Blog, 10 April 2019. [https://hangingtogether.org/?p=7117](https://hangingtogether.org/?p=7117). Librarians and administrators are well aware of the tension that exists between delivering access to our library collections in a timely manner and providin

FAQs

What is the purpose of this annotated bibliography?

It provides more details on OCLC “Hanging Together” posts by summarizing discussions connected to transitioning to the next generation of metadata.

Which period and group inform most of the summaries?

The bibliographic entries primarily summarize discussions by the OCLC Research Library Partners Metadata Managers Focus Group from 2015 to 2020.

What major topics are covered besides general metadata transition?

The contents include linked data, persistent identifiers, identity management, multiple vocabularies with equity/diversity/inclusion considerations, collection description, Metadata as a Service, and staffing needs.

Oct 15, 2026

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