Semantic Web technologies for digital libraries

• Published in: Library Management
• Main Authors: Sure, York, Studer, Rudi
• Other Authors: Lytras, Miltiadis
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Emerald 2005
• Subjects: The Pointers
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01435120510596044; http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full-xml/10.1108/01435120510596044; https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/01435120510596044/full/xml; https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/01435120510596044/full/html

Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide an overview about the Semantic Web, its importance and history and an overview of recent Semantic Web technologies which can be used to enhance digital libraries. Design/methodology/approach The paper answers, at least partially, questions like “What is the Semantic Web?”, “How could the Semantic Web look like?”, “Why is the Semantic Web important?”, “What are ontologies?” and “Where are we now?”. Several pointers to further literature and web sites complete the overview. Findings Semantic Web technologies are valuable add‐ons for digital libraries. There already exist numerous academic and commercial tools which can be applied right now. Practical limitations/implications The overview of Semantic Web technologies cannot be complete in such an article, therefore we limit ourselves to the most prominent technologies available. However, following the pointers given readers can easily find more information. Originality/value The article is of particular value for newcomers in this area.