Metadata and Discovery Group AGM, Talk and Reception at LSE

Wednesday 4th September 2024 @ 2pm

The Metadata and Discovery Group invites you to join us for our AGM at the London School of Economics. The AGM will reflect on the activities of the committee since September 2023 and will seek to appoint new post-holders to vacant officer positions. Members both in-person and online will be asked to vote in the new post-holders (more information about these will be circulated in due course).

Anyone interested in joining the committee, in named roles or as members without portfolio. can get in touch with secretary.mdg@cilip.org.uk in the first instance, we are happy to provide further information on how to get involved.

The AGM will be followed by an exciting Talk by Hannes Lowagie.

Hannes Lowagie (he/him) is head of the Agency for Bibliographic Information in Royal Library of Belgium (KBR), the National Library of Belgium. He is currently working on the transition to RDA, Linked Open Data and the use of AI-technologies in the cataloguing process. He has a PhD in (Medieval) History (University of Ghent, 2012).

Isn't there an App for that? Using PowerApps and AI for Automated Cataloguing and more

Abstract:

In the evolving landscape of library and information science, the integration of advanced technologies has become essential for efficient and accurate cataloguing. This talk explores the transformative potential of Microsoft PowerApps, focusing on the use of AI components for the detection and enhancement of metadata. We will delve into how PowerApps can streamline the cataloguing process by automating repetitive tasks and ensuring consistency in metadata creation.

Additionally, PowerApps can assist with various other crucial tasks in the realm of cataloguing. I will present initial tests demonstrating the use of PowerApps for creating an RDA application profile, which is linked to an automated validation file. This validation file can be used to ensure individual records conform to the RDA application profile standards.

There will then be an opportunity to network with other attendees at a drinks reception.

Agenda:

Where: The event will take place in The Wolfson Theatre on the Lower Ground Floor of the Cheng Kin Ku Building, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. A map with directions and information can be found here. what3words: sailor.rainy.panel Accessibility information about the Chen Kin Ku Building can be found here. The AGM will start promptly at 2 pm. If you are unable to attend in person, and would like to receive a link for online attendance and voting for the AGM, please register on our online attendance event page.

Price:

The event is free to all members and non-members but places are limited so booking is essential. Please supply us with any dietary or other requirements at the booking stage.