1. A Linked Data Metadata Scheme for Clothing Collections
ALCTS/LITA Linked Data Interest Group
Maura Valentino
Metadata Librarian – Oregon State University Libraries and Press

2. 70’s work outfit inspired by men’s clothing

3. Modest Victorian Dress

4. Victorian Dress with Bustle

5. Clothing as Art

6. No Metadata Scheme for Clothing

7. Elements Must be in a Namespace to Facet

8. Data Dictionary

9. The Fields (predicates)
Museum Object
Decorative Motif or Pattern
Object Category/Classification
Construction Techniques
Object Description
Designer Label
Object Notes
Designer, Creator or Manufacturer
Object Type
Source of Acquisition
Date or Century
Work Type
Country/Region or Origin of Use
Format
Material
Rights

10. Oregon Digital Allows use of any Metadata Element with a Namespace
Element Used
Namespace
Term
Link
Object Description
DC Terms
Description
Date or Century
Date
Designer, Creator
Marc relator
Designer (dsr)

11. Allows Addition of Elements With No Namespace through OpaqueNamespace
Element Used
Namespace
Term
Link
Designer Label
CDWA
Inscription/Transcription
Material
Materials/Techniques Name
Decorative Motif or Pattern
OpaqueNamespace
Motif
Object Category
Category

13. Elements Must be in a Namespace to Facet