Goal III: Knowledge Representation
Students are proficient in the theory and application of skills essential for knowledge representation in evolving technology environments, in any chosen area of specialization.
A. Students analyze, organize and describe various formats of information objects.
LIS 6711 Metadata Assignment is an application of both Dublin Core and Schema.org metadata schemas to describe a film resource (The Godfather), creating and justifying twelve distinct metadata elements. This work demonstrates my ability to analyze an information object, select appropriate descriptive elements, and apply metadata standards to enhance discoverability and access. (PDF Version)
LIS 6711 Controlled Vocabularies Assignment demonstrates my ability to apply subject analysis and use controlled vocabularies for consistent resource description. I selected and evaluated Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and Faceted Application of Subject Terminology (FAST) terms to describe The Discipline of Organizing by Robert Glushko. This process required identifying relevant subjects, verifying authorized headings, and comparing the precision and usability of each vocabulary. (PDF Version)
LIS 6711 Classification Systems Assignment exhibits my ability to apply and compare bibliographic classification systems using the Dewey Decimal (DDC) and Library of Congress (LCC) classifications. I analyzed a textbook, assigned appropriate DDC and LCC numbers, and justified these based on subject scope and cataloging standards, showing my understanding of knowledge organization and resource discovery in libraries. (PDF Version)
LIS 6711 BIBFRAME Assignment shows my understanding of bibliographic description using the BIBFRAME model and its core entities: Work, Instance, and Item. I described key elements like title, contributor, subject, and publication details, translating MARC-based cataloging into a linked data framework that improves resource relationships, interoperability, and discovery in modern library systems. (PDF Version)
Together, these works demonstrate my proficiency in analyzing, organizing, and describing information objects using metadata, vocabularies, classification systems, and linked data.
B. Students identify and apply best practices in the use of different technologies for knowledge representation.
LIS 6711 Social Cataloging and Tagging Assignment showcases my ability to create and describe an online catalog using LibraryThing. I built a ten-book collection, applied user-generated and popular tags, and explored how tagging supports collaborative description, discovery, and community engagement in digital library environments. (PDF Version)
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LIS 6514 Omeka Digital Library Mockup is an example of my ability to build and describe a digital collection using Omeka and Dublin Core standards. I created a themed, full text library of Bram Stoker’s novels and book cover images, organizing items, standardizing metadata and tags, and adding accessibility features such as alt text. This project shows my skills in digital collection development, metadata application, and user-centered organization. (PDF Version)
View my digital library mockup on Omeka