Authority Data on the Web

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IFLA WLIC 2016 Events at OCLC

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 IFLA World Library and Information Congress
<H2>82nd IFLA General Conference and Assembly </H2>
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<H3>Satellite Meeting</H3>
Authority data provide knowledge organization that helps the Web of Data work as it should.
The <A HREF="http://www.oclc.org/viaf.en.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="VIAF" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VIAF® (Virtual International Authority File)</A> combines multiple name authority files into a single OCLC-hosted name authority service. The goal of the service is to lower the cost and increase the utility of library authority files by matching and linking widely-used authority files and making that information available on the Web. VIAF has become an important hub in the Semantic Web.
This ½ day event will include an overview of VIAF – a service that relies significantly on the cooperation of libraries from around the world --  and presentations of use cases that illustrate VIAF’s value.
For additional information, please see the <A HREF="http://www.oclc.org/events/2016/ifla-2016/authority-data-web.en.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Authority on the Web" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event page</A> and <A HREF="http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/events/2016/IFLA2016/authority-on-the-web-schedule.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Authority Data on the Web" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">schedule</A>.
<H3>Organizers </H3>
Sponsor: IFLA <A HREF="http://www.ifla.org/cataloguing" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="IFLA Cataloguing Section" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cataloguing Section</A> Co-Sponsors: <A HREF="https://www.oclc.org/viaf/governance.en.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="VIAF Council" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VIAF Council</A> and <A HREF="https://www.oclc.org/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="OCLC" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">OCLC</A><A HREF="http://www.rda-rsc.org/" TARGET="_self" TITLE="RDA Steering Committee" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></A>
<H3>Host</H3>
<A HREF="https://www.oclc.org/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="OCLC" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">OCLC</A> (This event will take place at the <A HREF="http://conference-center.oclc.org" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="OCLC Conference Center" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conference Center at OCLC</A> in Dublin, Ohio.)
<H3>FAQs</H3>
What is included with registration?
Each registered attendee will receive a ticket to attend the event. A catered light breakfast and morning refreshment will be provided.
Additionally, registered attendees are eligible to ride -- at no additional charge -- a chartered bus to and from OCLC (see the transport/parking FAQ for more information). 
What is the spoken language of the event?
English 
What are my transport/parking options for the event?
Registered attendees may take a complimentary bus from selected Columbus and Dublin locations to the event. Please see the <A HREF="http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/events/2016/IFLA2016/ifla-authority-bus-info.pdf" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="bus schedule" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">bus schedule</A>. 
For additional information about transportation options, see the <A HREF="http://www.oclc.org/events/2016/ifla-2016/authority-data-web.en.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Authority on the Web" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event page</A>. 
What are my hotel options for the event?
For information on hotel options, please see the the <A HREF="http://www.oclc.org/events/2016/ifla-2016/authority-data-web.en.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Authority on the Web" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event page</A>. 
Is reduced pricing available for early registration?
Yes. Reduced price tickets (early registration) are available through 31 May 2016 (or until tickets are sold out if the event sells out prior to 31 May). 
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes. Please send an e-mail to <A HREF="mailto:eventbrite@oclc.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">eventbrite@oclc.org</A> with the subject line, "Authority Data on the Web," to request a transfer. 
Can I update my registration information?
Yes. Please note that your name badge will be based on the information you supply in your registration form. 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please send an e-mail to <A HREF="mailto:eventbrite@oclc.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">eventbrite@oclc.org</A> with the subject line, "Authority Data on the Web."

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