Following the success of the LOD-LAM Summit (http://lod-lam.net/summit/) in June, 2011, discussions of Cultural Heritage Linked Data have continued at a variety of Regional LOD-LAM (Linked Open Data for Libraries, Archives, and Museums) events. These events, characterized by their "Unconference" style and focus on cutting edge Semantic Web technologies, have continued to further the goals defined in the World Wide Web Consortiums Library Linked Data Incubator Report and the various outputs of the Stanford Linked Data Workshop.

Continuing this conversation, we would like to announce LOD-LAM-NYC, two related events that add up to a day of Linked Data discussions for the Cultural Heritage Sector in the NY Metropolitan Area on February 23, 2012. The event will be comprised of two separate sessions, a morning plenary, and a smaller afternoon "hands-on" workshop. While these events are being offered free-of-charge, separate registration is required for each (see below for links).

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Check-in and Networking
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM LOD-LAM Plenary
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Break for Lunch
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM LOD-LAM Hands-On: Linked Data in Practice

The morning sessions will introduce the topic of Linked Open Data, including a high-level discussion of relevant technologies, best practices and current trends. This plenary is intended for a general audience and will feature:
A Panel Discussion and Q&A with Todd Carter (Tagasauris), Corey Harper (NYU Libraries), Evan Sandhaus (NY Times Research & Development) Seth van Hooland (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Erik Mannes (Ghent University - IBBT), and Rebecca Guenther (Library Consultant, formerly Library of Congress).
âFree Your Metadata - Why it mattersâ: presentation by Seth van Hooland (Université Libre de Bruxelles) and Erik Mannes (Ghent University - IBBT) on the importance of metadata quality and the possibilities offered by vocabulary reconciliation.

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