Course Information
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Introduction to Wikidata
$200.00
Dates: September 4 - October 1Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
Linked open data is an increasingly vital component of data management for library and archival collections. Wikidata is one of the most popular and widely accessible platforms for linked open data usage, and is a great fit for repositories looking to increase the visibility of their online collections. This course will cover linked open data specifically within the Wikidata environment. The class will teach librarians, archivists, and other information professionals the basics they need to create Wikidata profiles, upload collections in bulk using free online tools, and access and manipulate collections data via platforms like the SPARQL Query Service. No previous knowledge of linked data or data analytics is required to participate. No software downloads will be required.
Course Description
Linked open data is an increasingly vital component of data management for library and archival collections. Wikidata is one of the most popular and widely accessible platforms for linked open data usage, and is a great fit for repositories looking to increase the visibility of their online collections. This course will cover linked open data specifically within the Wikidata environment.
The class will teach librarians, archivists, and other information professionals the basics they need to create Wikidata profiles, upload collections in bulk using free online tools, and access and manipulate collections data via platforms like the SPARQL Query Service. No previous knowledge of linked data or data analytics is required to participate. No software downloads will be required.
Mariah Wahl
Mariah Wahl is a Data Specialist for Smithsonian Libraries and Archives. Her previous experience includes working as a Wikidata specialist and metadata researcher for Illinois State University’s Milner Library, and the Harry Ransom Center. She received her MSIS and her MA in English with a certificate in digital studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
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