Share Family - Linked Data Ecosystem for Libraries

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Serafia Kari, Service Designer within the Finna service offered by the National Library of Finland, who will be joining us on April 11th for an exciting collaboration.
Serafia's primary focus during her month-long stay will be on the Share-VDE project, working alongside the Share-VDE team.
With her expertise and passion for libraries and user experience, Serafia will run a study on the usability of the Share-VDE portal web interface, aiming to improve the way users access and share information.

The Share-VDE Open Metadata Policy has been approved by the Share-VDE Advisory Council on March 15th 2023. It outlines SVDE commitment in encouraging open access to data, and supporting the discovery of library and cultural heritage resources. You can find it here.

We are delighted to share that two institutions, Vanderbilt University and Berkeley Law, have officially joined the Share Family linked data ecosystem in the Share-VDE tenant. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to foster collaboration and interoperability within the community.
We are eagerly anticipating the valuable contributions that the librarians from Vanderbilt University and Berkeley Law will bring to the Share Family community. This inclusive partnership not only strengthens our network but also opens up new possibilities for growth and innovation. Together, we are excited to explore the boundless potential within the Share Family linked data ecosystem.

The new Executive Summary has been approved by the Share-VDE Advisory Council on December 7th 2022. It outlines SVDE role in linked open data for libraries. You can find it here.