Builde

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation site for the Builde Vocabulary, an evolving tool designed to revolutionize the way libraries manage and share bibliographic data. In the tradition of dynamic web schemas like Schema.org, Builde aims to create a standardized yet flexible framework for the library industry.

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The vocabularies

Builde consists of a base vocabulary and specialized vocabularies with additional terms added to accommodate specific use cases.

Builde

BIBFRAME Linked Data Extension aka BUILDE

Library

BUILDE for Library Collections

Relation

BUILDE vocabulary for relationships between resources

Archive

BUILDE for Archival Collections

Early Printing Trade

BUILDE for the Early Printing Trade

Scholar

BUILDE vocabulary for scholarly research

Identifier

BUILDE for Persistent Identifiers

How to use this site

  1. Explore the vocabularies to understand the different classes and properties available for describing bibliographic metadata. Get started with key concepts such as Works, Instances, Agents, and Subjects.
  2. Builde is a data model developed by EBSCO to describe bibliographic resources in a Linked Data environment. It aims to replace the MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) standard with a more flexible and extensible framework.
  3. Engage with the Builde community through the github repository. Participate in discussions, share experiences, and collaborate with others who are also exploring and implementing Builde.