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Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata. Dublin, OH: OCLC  \nResearch. [https://doi.org/10.25333/rqgd-b343](https://doi.org/10.25333/rqgd-b343) .  \nCONTENTS  \n[Executive Summary ........................................................................... vi](Executive Summary ........................................................................... vi)  \nIntroduction ......................................................................................... 1  \nThe Transition to Linked Data and Identifiers..................................... 4  \nExpanding the use of persistent identifiers ...........................................................4  \nMoving from “authority control” to “identity management”..................................8  \nAddressing the need for multiple vocabularies and equity, diversity, and inclusion .................................................................................................................. 11  \nLinked data challenges .......................................................................................... 15  \nDescribing “Inside-Out” and “Facilitated” Collections ....................16  \nArchival collections................................................................................................ 16  \nArchived websites ...................................................................................................17  \nAudio and video collections .................................................................................. 18  \nImage collections .................................................................................................. 20  \nResearch data.........................................................................................................22  \nEvolution of “Metadata as a Service”............................................... 25  \nMetrics ....................................................................................................................25  \nConsultancy ...........................................................................................................25  \nNew applications....................................................................................................26  \nBibliometrics .......................................................................................................... 27  \nSemantic indexing ................................................................................................. 27  \nPreparing for Future Staffing Requirements .................................... 28  \nThe culture shift .....................................................................................................28  \nLearning opportunities ..........................................................................................29  \nNew tools and skills............................................................................................... 30  \nSelf-education ........................................................................................................ 31  \nAddressing staff turnover ...............................................................","cbCaikjNbjBxfsm3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikjNbjBxfsm3","pdf",7768230,56,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Introduction\n## The Transition to Linked Data and Identifiers\n## Expanding the use of persistent identifiers\n## Moving from “authority control” to “identity management”\n## Addressing the need for multiple vocabularies and equity, diversity, and inclusion\n## Linked data challenges\n## Describing “Inside-Out” and “Facilitated” Collections\n## Evolution of “Metadata as a Service”\n## Preparing for Future Staffing Requirements\n## Impact\n# Acknowledgments\n# Appendix\n## Notes","[{\"question\":\"What is the main focus of the OCLC report on metadata?\",\"answer\":\"The report focuses on transitioning metadata practices to the next generation, including linked data approaches and identity management using persistent identifiers.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report describe the shift from authority control to identity management?\",\"answer\":\"It frames the transition as moving away from traditional authority control toward managing identities across systems and identifiers, supported by linked data concepts.\"},{\"question\":\"What staffing and skills topics are covered for future metadata work?\",\"answer\":\"The report discusses a culture shift, learning opportunities, new tools and skills, self-education, and how to address staff turnover when adopting future metadata workflows.\"}]","Transitioning to the Next Generation of Metadata | PDF",1792055485,141]