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This project is a full-scale pilot for input of BIBFRAME descriptions to a native BIBFRAME system. It was described in the original proposal as three different projects because the different forms of material have special aspects to be explored, but the pilot will be one integrated system. Because a “real” metadata environment is needed, the system will include the Library of Congress catalog converted to the BIBFRAME model and vocabulary. The pilot will encompass monographs, serials, music, cartographic, still and moving image, and audio resources. This variety of material will provide information on the use of models for AV laid out in a 2015 study of media www.loc.gov/bibframe/docs/pdf/bibframe-avmodelingstudy-may15-2014.pdf; differentiation of technical from description metadata http://www.loc.gov/bibframe/docs/bibframe-avassessment.html; use of different cataloging standards, primarily RDA but also other description rules; and fit of unique material to the model.

Library of Congress Metadata Production Pilot in LD4P Grant Proposal

• Working pilot that includes the Library of Congress catalog converted to the BIBFRAME model
• Editor that is sharable with the community
• Files of BIBFRAME descriptions that will enable others to experiment more fully with retrieval options

• Stabilize infrastructure for the BIBFRAME Pilot development. (May 2017)
• Revision of the id.loc.gov (ID) vocabulary system which is an integral part of the BIBFRAME description input system. (April 2017)
• Convert MARC bibliographic records to BIBFRAME works and instances. (April 2017)
• Convert MARC name/title and title authority records to BIBFRAME works. (April 2017)
• Carry out merge and match of the BIBFRAME data created from conversion of the MARC data. (May 2017)
• Development of profiles of metadata for different forms of material. (April 2017)
• Development of an editor for creating new BIBFRAME descriptions for of works (bibliographic material) and agents (persons, organizations, etc.) (April 2017)
• Development of mechanisms to support necessity for catalogers to input to BIBFRAME and then MARC (since MARC must remain the database of record because of community dependence).
• Prepare training material for cataloging staff in the pilot. (underway)
• Retrain 40 catalogers from the first pilot on the differences in the new system. (May 2017)
• Train 20 additional catalogers on BIBFRAME mechanics and techniques. (July 2017)
• Launch pilot (June 2017)
• Maintain moving parts of pilot and analyze vocabulary, system, output, vocabulary, and user access.

Linked Data Creation

• Data for the Pilot is being linked to URIs wherever possible/logical.

Tool Exploration/Requirements Definition

• Editor and profiles under active development. They will be shared with in the community.

Collaboration

• Discussion with the PCC planned for May meeting.
• LC staff are participating in LD4P groups working on special forms of material such as still image, VM and cartography.
• Maintain collaborative contacts with OCLC, Casalini Libri, Zepheira, and others for vocabulary and pilot developments.

Community Engagement

• BIBFRAME listserv set up with open access for comments and for announcing project steps completed and tools of made available BIBFRAME@listserv.loc.gov
• Information about BIBFRAME and the pilot is being published as it is available at http://www.loc.gov/bibframe/
• Github is being used for open download and access of programs.
• Special BIBFRAME Update session planned for each ALA with reports on LD4P projects featured. 

Sally McCallum (NDMSO, Library of Congress)
Judith Cannan (COIN, Library of Congress)
Nate Trail (NDMSO, Library of Congress)
Kirk Hess (NDMSO, Library of Congress)
Ray Denenberg (NDMSO, Library of Congress)
Paul Frank (COIN, Library of Congress)
Les Hawkins (COIN, Library of Congress)
Wayne Schneider (Indexdata)
Amy Swanson (CIO, Library of Congress)

The pilot draws on the work done in the other LC project, BIBFRAME Ontology Development, where the vocabulary and model for BIBFRAME 2.0 were established and conversion programs for the back file of MARC records to BIBFRAME descriptions and model were developed. This work has largely been completed and is in maintenance as the development of this project highlights changes needed.