Linking and contextualisation: The Integrated Authority File as a PID system for cultural objects in GLAM institutions

The ‘PID Network Germany’ project invites all interested parties to an event on the topic of ‘PIDs for cultural objects and their contexts’. The importance of the GND (‘Gemeinsame Normdatei’) for the improvement of (meta)data quality will play a central role in this event. PID systems such as the GND-ID only allow cultural objects to be labelled as standard data records in exceptional cases. This is the case when there is a corresponding higher-level referencing requirement. GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) institutions are particularly relevant here, as they can significantly increase the contextualisation potential of their collections by using GND records.

The workshop will therefore focus on the question of how the contextualisation potential of cultural objects can be increased by linking statements about the objects with corresponding GND IDs or by creating new GND datasets. Examples will be used to illustrate the rich linking potential of the GND in a short presentation.

The GND contains around 10 million identifiers that can be used by both researchers and employees in cultural institutions. In order to make the most of this potential, it is crucial to have the necessary basic knowledge, particularly with regard to researching, creating, adding to and correcting GND records.

As part of the DFG project PID Network Germany, the DNB has commissioned the development and provision of accessible e-learning modules as Open Educational Resources for two specific target groups. In this seminar, the two e-learning modules will be presented and there will be ample space for questions and constructive feedback.

1st module for GND users: This module is aimed at anyone who would like to work with the GND. In a modern and interactive learning unit, it teaches the benefits of authority files and the basics of searching for GND identifiers. Participants learn how to work effectively with the data provided and the advantages of using authority files in a structured way for their research and work results.

2nd module for editors: This module prepares potential editors or users for editorial work in the GND. It covers important aspects such as the quality assurance of datasets, the correct creation of new entries and the addition and correction of existing datasets. Participants gain practical insights into the work processes and standards of the GND and are empowered to actively contribute to improving data quality.

Both modules are aimed directly at employees in galleries, museums and scientific collections, but the content can be transferred to other areas of application in research or archiving.

The Online seminar will take place on Wednesday, 04. Dezember 2024, from 1pm to 4pm. The event language is German. 

Registration: via Zoom

 

Programme

Time	Programm	Speaker	Documentation
13:00	Presentation	Steffi Genderjahn Helmholtz Open Science Office
13:10	The function of the GND in the description of cultural objects	Barbara Fischer Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (DNB)
13:25	Presentation Modul 1 for users of the GND	Gina Drost Fischer, Knoblauch & Co
13:55	Presentation Modul 2 for editors	Gina Drost Fischer, Knoblauch & Co
14:25	Introduction breakout session and short break
14:35	Breakout session for self-testing the modules
ab 15:10	Discussion of the experiences from the sessions	Barbara Fischer Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (DNB)
	Wrap up and Outlook