Abstract
In this paper we describe the implementation of a classification server that helps in metadata organization for a long term reservation system of digital objects. After a short introduction to classifications and knowledge organization, the requirements of the system to be implemented are summarized. Some Simple Knowledge Organization System (SKOS) management tools we have evaluated are briefly presented. These include Skosmos, the solution we have selected for implementation. Skosmos is an open source, web-based SKOS browser based on the Jena Fuseki SPARQL server. We present the main steps of the installation of the applied tools and some potential problems with the classifications used, as well as possible solutions.
Highlights
Classification servers store information according to classification or knowledge organization schemas, usually in the structure of Resource Description Framework (RDF) and/or as Simple Knowledge Organization System (SKOS), and should be organized as Linked Data
Classifications can be considered as a collection of organized knowledge, the technical background of classification is based on Knowledge Organization Systems (KOS)
Classifications can be represented in Simple Knowledge Organization Systems (SKOS1) as a Resource Description Framework (RDF) vocabulary
Summary
Long term preservation of digital objects is a key issue for libraries and research institutes today, because they need to ensure that the digital content of books, documents, pictures, research data, etc. remains accessible and usable within a required period of time [1]. Metadata can store technical details on format and structure, ownership and access rights information, as well as the history of preservation activities on the digital object. If we want to provide all relevant classifications inside our archiving system and make them available to users so they can select terms during upload or search, a classification server that handles vocabularies and classifications relevant to us seems to be a favourable solution. It is beneficial because we can ensure that the required classifications are always available within a defined access time in our Classification server. Classification servers store information according to classification or knowledge organization schemas, usually in the structure of Resource Description Framework (RDF) and/or as Simple Knowledge Organization System (SKOS), and should be organized as Linked Data
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