Overview

Combining theory and practical knowledge, this guide is an essential companion to library and information specialists looking for an introduction to and solid grounding in aspects of new cataloguing theory, practice and trends. The book investigates the concepts of ‘entity’ and ‘identity’ in the field of cataloguing as a starting point for analysing and illustrating ‘entity modelling’ - an innovative contribution to third generation cataloguing, which involves Linked Open Data. Drawing on the history of cataloguing as well as elements of philosophy and computer science, the work sets out how to apply entity modelling in GLAM settings and facilitate communication and interoperability across the GLAM sector. Analysing a range of international case studies relating to specific bibliographic entries, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts and practices involved in entity modelling to transform cataloguing at their own libraries and institutions.

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Author:   Tiziana Possemato ,  Philip E. Schreur ,  Carlo Bianchini ,  Maurizio Vivarelli
Publisher:   Facet Publishing
Imprint:   Facet Publishing
ISBN:  

9781783307272

ISBN 10:   1783307277
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   29 January 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Philip E. Schreur Preface by Maurizio Vivarelli Preface by Carlo Bianchini Introduction by Mauro Guerrini The Context I. I Contain Multitudes Introduction Questions to resolve Entity and identity Diachronic and synchronic identities in the bibliographic universe Conclusions on the concepts of entity and identity II. The World is my Representation Introduction On the record: the declaration of a new course to adapt to the language of the web What is a real world object? Entity resolution and entity modelling Conclusions on the transition from record to entity modeling III. PANTA REI, OR ABOUT THE FLUIDITY OF THINGS IN THE UNIVERSE Introduction The entity as a prism Grasping things in their changing Examples of emerging entities in the field of cataloguing Transience of intrinsic properties, persistence of relational properties Conclusions IV. O ROMEO, ROMEO, WHEREFORE ART THOU ROMEO? Introduction The Agent in the cataloguing tradition The treatment of popes in the cataloguing tradition Conclusions on entity modeling and the significance of changing collective mindsets Final Reflections

Reviews

This book presents a deep, philosophical investigation into the somewhat elusive notion of entity modelling as applied in cataloguing practice. It convincingly demonstrates how issues grappled with in everyday bibliographical work lead back to the age-old, big questions of being and identity, and by that, enables readers to form independent thoughts on practical solutions. Anyone intrigued by the conceptual underpinnings of bibliographical work – cataloguers and terminologists alike – should read this book. So should anyone dismissing cataloguing as a mere mechanical activity. -- Oddrun Pauline Ohren, Metadata Specialist, National Library of Norway This book is a welcome deep dive into the background and impact of a paradigm shift in standards for bibliographic metadata concepts and content. -- Gordon Dunsire, retired, recipient of the IFLA Medal 2016 for 'enhancing the field of bibliographic data, linked data and the semantic web' This book with its essential and extensive introductory essays is a concise, yet complex, description of the most advanced state at the present time of cataloging, and thus discovery, for library collections using Linked Open Data, of which BIBFRAME is a variant. Entity Modelling demonstrates the progress made to a theoretical construct for the new and more flexible approach to library cataloging that is also apropos to cataloging and thus discovery in other cultural heritage organizations, especially museums, for their collections whether virtual or analog or both. Entity Modelling is highly endorsed! -- Michael A. Keller, Vice Provost and University Librarian, Stanford University

Author Information

Tiziana Possemato is the Chief Information Officer of Casalini Libri, and Partner and Director of @Cult. Tiziana is a metadata specialist, and she has led numerous national and international projects for library automation, analysis, mapping and conversion of catalogue data, and the design of information retrieval systems, with a specific interest in Linked Open Data and the Semantic Web. She is a member of the IFLA Bibliography Section.

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