DLF Forum 2016

Presentation 1
Lose the Zero, Get with the Hero: What Zero Ratings Mean for Digital Libraries
How might zero ratings affect digital libraries? This (15-25 minute) presentation provides an overview of:

• zero ratings—what are they?
• the history of net neutrality
• global discussions about zero ratings

Presenters: Michelle Gibeault, Stephanie Pierce
Presentation 2
Things, Not Strings: Library Services to Enhance Academic Semantic Web Identity
The Internet has been redefining library work for decades. Now, the Semantic Web is further changing the scope of librarianship. Academic institutions suffer from incomplete Semantic Web identities. This presentation details development and implementation of new library services to improve reputation and representation of academic institutions on the Semantic Web.
Presenter: Justin Shanks

Presentation 3
Snapshot - SnapSNAC
This snapshot will present an update on the work of the cooperative members of the Social Networks and Archival Context initiative hosted by NARA.
Presenter: Kelly Spring

Presentation 4
Snapshot - Shareable Authorities : Research Questions and Directions in the National Strategy for Shareable Local Name Authorities
This talk will discuss questions and projected outcomes of the IMLS-funded National Strategy for Shareable Local Name Authorities, a forum of institutions engaged in the shareable authorities space; we will engage the audience in issues related to sharing local authorities and seek feedback on directions of the project.
Presenter: Jason Kovari