PerformedMusicOntology

An extension of the BIBFRAME ontology for describing performed music, both for mainstream and archival performed music collections.

Objectives for the Performed Music Project

• Build on LC's work, evaluate the BIBFRAME ontology for describing performed music, both for mainstream and archival performed music collections
• Evaluate other available linked data ontologies and vocabularies for extending and/or expanding BIBFRAME to better accommodate performed music
• Create and document a linked data ontology for performed music, using BIBFRAME and either BIBFRAME extensions or already existing ontologies.
• Develop an RDA profile to complement the ontology for use by the library community
• Suggest preferred vocabularies for use by the library community
• Catalog a representative selection of performed music resources using the new ontology, and make them publically available
• Determine any augmentations/manipulations of MARC records for performed music that would enhance results when converted to the new ontology
• Evaluate results of project and share set of recommendations for further research and development
• Inform the development of metadata production tools to ensure compatibility for describing performed music