frbr in a simplified way : status report

FRBR in a simplified wayFRBR in a simplified wayStatus reportStatus report

ADLUG Users Group MeetingADLUG Users Group Meeting

Venice, 29-31 October, 2008Venice, 29-31 October, 2008

ÁdámÁdám HorváthHorváth

NSZLNSZL

3 FRBR in a simplified way : Status report - Ádám Horváth - NSZL

What is FRBRizationWhat is FRBRization

Applying the FRBR conceptual model Applying the FRBR conceptual model on existing bibliographic informationon existing bibliographic information– Converting existing bibliographic dataConverting existing bibliographic data– Or just interpreting (run-time) Or just interpreting (run-time)

Different levels of ambitionDifferent levels of ambition– Following the FRBR model or just FRBR-inspiredFollowing the FRBR model or just FRBR-inspired– User interface only – presenting search results and User interface only – presenting search results and

allowing users to navigate along the axis of FRBR allowing users to navigate along the axis of FRBR relationshipsrelationships

– Data model that implements (part of) the FRBR modelData model that implements (part of) the FRBR model


What have NSZL done so far?What have NSZL done so far?

Translated FRBR into HungarianTranslated FRBR into HungarianMatched the FRBR entities with HUNMARC Matched the FRBR entities with HUNMARC

fields and subfieldsfields and subfieldsAnalysed our cataloguing practiceAnalysed our cataloguing practice– Do we use fields that are no longer necessary Do we use fields that are no longer necessary

in the digital age?in the digital age? In cataloguing decisions we consult with In cataloguing decisions we consult with

the FRBR modelthe FRBR model


What have NSZL done so far?What have NSZL done so far?

Adopted the OCLC work set algorithm to Adopted the OCLC work set algorithm to HUNMARC in Oracle levelHUNMARC in Oracle level

Programmed the algorithm for Programmed the algorithm for monographsmonographs


FRBRization planFRBRization plan

We do not want to includeWe do not want to include thethe FRBRizFRBRization ation into the cataloguing processinto the cataloguing process– It would mean extra work It would mean extra work • Work and expression records must also be createdWork and expression records must also be created

– How much extra work?How much extra work?• Depends on the implementationDepends on the implementation

– Our cataloguers refuse to do any extra Our cataloguers refuse to do any extra cataloguing workcataloguing work



DecisionDecision– Implement the FRBR model just in the OPACImplement the FRBR model just in the OPAC– Implement just partlyImplement just partly• Show the other editions of a given documentShow the other editions of a given document• This information is needed frequentlyThis information is needed frequently• Currently it is not easy to get this information from Currently it is not easy to get this information from

the OPACthe OPAC

– It should be the integral part of the OPACIt should be the integral part of the OPAC



Two possibilitiesTwo possibilities– Create work records and store the Create work records and store the

relationships thererelationships there• Needs writing in many tablesNeeds writing in many tables• Needs major change in the OPACNeeds major change in the OPAC

– Store just the relationshipsStore just the relationships• Easier to implementEasier to implement• No change in the current OPACNo change in the current OPAC


First resultFirst result

We can show the other editions of We can show the other editions of monographsmonographs– Needed minimal changes in the Amicus Needed minimal changes in the Amicus

databasedatabase– There was no need to make any changes in There was no need to make any changes in

our OPACour OPAC


DemonstrationDemonstration


Evaluation of the resultEvaluation of the result

To many relationships have to be storedTo many relationships have to be storedThe other edition relationship is displayed The other edition relationship is displayed

among the other among the other „„ordinaryordinary”” relationships relationships– It would need a separate listIt would need a separate list

Slows down the OPACSlows down the OPAC


Where to go now?Where to go now?

FRBR service?FRBR service?– Based on a (RDF?) database outside of Based on a (RDF?) database outside of

AmicusAmicus– The service will be called from the OPACThe service will be called from the OPAC– It would show the entire work treeIt would show the entire work tree• How can we get back to the OPAC to the same How can we get back to the OPAC to the same

session?session?• AJAX might help?AJAX might help?

The final solution still needs discussionsThe final solution still needs discussions

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