Wikibase, or The search for the unicorn

Bergamin, Giovanni Wikibase, or The search for the unicorn. JLIS.it, 2022, vol. 13, n. 3, pp. 49-62. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

The aim of this paper is to study the technological implementation of the emergent bibliographic models (IFLA LRM in particular) taking into account one of the most widespread platforms for the semantic web, namely Wikibase. Different initiatives of implementation of LRM have been taken into account, included: a) a prototype cataloging interface; b)the implementation of the new cataloging system for the Bibliothéque Nationale de France (Bnf); c) a test of use of one of the feature of the Wikibase data model - namely the "qualifier"- to find a sustainable solution for the LRM  nomen entity. Wikibase and his data model cannot be considered the magical unicorn that solves all problems. More in-depth analysis and tests are needed, but – as an intermediate result – we can consider Wikibase  a promising platform also in the bibliographic field with a low entry barrier.

Italian abstract

Lo scopo di questo lavoro è quello di studiare l’implementazione tecnologica dei modelli bibliografici emergenti (IFLA LRM in particolare) tenendo conto di una delle piattaforme più diffuse per il web semantico, ovvero Wikibase. Sono state prese in considerazione diverse iniziative di implementazione di LRM, tra cui: a) un prototipo per una interfaccia di catalogazione; b)l’attuazione del nuovo sistema di catalogazione della Bibliothéque Nationale de France (Bnf); c) un test di utilizzo di una delle caratteristiche del modello di dati Wikibase – ovvero il “qualificatore” – per trovare una soluzione sostenibile per l’entità LRM nomen. Wikibase e il suo modello di dati non possono essere considerati l’unicorno magico che risolve tutti i problemi. Occorrono analisi e test più approfonditi, ma – come risultato intermedio – possiamo considerare Wikibase una piattaforma promettente anche in ambito bibliografico con una bassa barriera all’ingresso.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: IFLA LRM; Wikibase data model; MARC; Linked open data; Nomen (IFLA LRM); Schema.org
Date deposited: 15 Sep 2026 05:10
Last modified: 20 Sep 2026 22:24
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/48900

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