ID:
511527
Duration (hours):
36
CFU:
6
SSD:
ARCHIVISTICA, BIBLIOGRAFIA E BIBLIOTECONOMIA
Located in:
CREMONA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (29/09/2025 - 23/01/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide an introduction to the principles and techniques of metadata, through the analysis of international standards and reference models and the practical application of related procedures using freely available online applications (Wikidata and Wikibase).
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical and chronological sorting criteria. Knowledge of English (B2). Knowledge of how to use a browser. Basic knowledge of a word processing programme.
Teaching Methods
The course is organised into teaching units (i.e. topics covered in sequential order), which can be delivered by the teacher through one or more lectures, group exercises (during lessons, in laboratory hours or even at home independently), recorded lessons and interactive distance learning lessons. The teacher's slides are published regularly on the KIRO platform, together with all teaching materials (readings, examples, links to online tools, etc.), but only at the end of a teaching unit (which does not necessarily coincide with a single lecture).
The course makes use of laboratory activities carried out in the computer room of the Department of Musicology. The laboratory activities involve the collective creation of metadata relating to projects that will be presented during the laboratory itself.
The course makes use of laboratory activities carried out in the computer room of the Department of Musicology. The laboratory activities involve the collective creation of metadata relating to projects that will be presented during the laboratory itself.
Assessment Methods
Examination procedure
The examination, which is entirely written, is organised in two parts: the first part is practical in nature, lasts a maximum of 90 minutes, takes place in a computer lab using a computer and the Wikidata platform, and involves the metadata tagging of certain entities based on information available online and/or provided by the lecturer; the second part, which follows, consists of a written assignment with a number of questions provided on paper and aims to test the knowledge acquired, lasting 90 minutes.
The first part aims to verify that the candidate has acquired knowledge of the metadata tools presented in class and is able to create the correct metadata for the entities indicated.
The second part consists of answering a number of open questions (3 compulsory questions, 1 optional question and 1 question reserved for non-attending students) relating to the topics and/or subjects covered in class within each teaching unit or taken from the study texts indicated below or in class. In their answers, candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the content and technical terminology, the ability to summarise, clarity of expression and the ability to refer to real examples. The ability to critically rework the issues examined and to highlight the crucial and cross-cutting issues of the discipline are particularly appreciated.
The examination, which is entirely written, is organised in two parts: the first part is practical in nature, lasts a maximum of 90 minutes, takes place in a computer lab using a computer and the Wikidata platform, and involves the metadata tagging of certain entities based on information available online and/or provided by the lecturer; the second part, which follows, consists of a written assignment with a number of questions provided on paper and aims to test the knowledge acquired, lasting 90 minutes.
The first part aims to verify that the candidate has acquired knowledge of the metadata tools presented in class and is able to create the correct metadata for the entities indicated.
The second part consists of answering a number of open questions (3 compulsory questions, 1 optional question and 1 question reserved for non-attending students) relating to the topics and/or subjects covered in class within each teaching unit or taken from the study texts indicated below or in class. In their answers, candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the content and technical terminology, the ability to summarise, clarity of expression and the ability to refer to real examples. The ability to critically rework the issues examined and to highlight the crucial and cross-cutting issues of the discipline are particularly appreciated.
Texts
• Guerrini, Mauro. Metadatazione: la catalogazione in era digitale. Milano: Editrice Bibliografica, 2022, p. 107-272.
• Weston, Paul Gabriele, e Lucia Sardo. Metadati. Roma: Associazione italiana biblioteche, 2017.
• Possemato, Tiziana, e Mauro Guerrini. «Entity modeling. Conversando con Tiziana Possemato sulla terza generazione della catalogazione». Biblioteche oggi XLIII, fasc. 2 (2025): 69–73.
• Bianchini, Carlo. Teoria e tecniche della catalogazione e delle classificazioni. Milano: Editrice Bibliografica, 2018, p. 9-107.
Knowledge of the general structure and content of the following texts is also required:
• IFLA, Dichiarazione di principi internazionali di catalogazione. Roma: ICCU, 2009. 15 p. [Online]. Available: http://www.ifla.org/files/cataloguing/icp/icp_2009-it.pdf.
• IFLA. IFLA Library Reference Model. A Conceptual Model for Bibliographic Information. A cura di Pat Riva, Patrick Le Boeuf, e Maja Zumer. IFLA, 2017. https://www.iccu.sbn.it/export/sites/iccu/documenti/2022/IFLA_LRM_ITA.pdf
• ICA. «Records in Contexts: Conceptual Model. Version 1.0, November 2023». International Councile of Archives, 2023. https://www.ica.org/resource/records-in-contexts-conceptual-model/
• Definition of the CIDOC conceptual reference model. Version 7.1.1. Con un contributo di Chryssoula Bekiari, George Bruseker, Martin Doerr, Christian-Emil Ore, Stephen Stead, e Athanasios Velios. ICOM/CIDOC CRM Special Interest Group, 2021. https://www.cidoc-crm.org/version/version-7.1.1.
During the lessons, students will receive instructions on how to create a personal account and access the following platform: https://www.wikidata.org/
Further reading for non-attending students:
• Guerrini, Mauro. Metadatazione: la catalogazione in era digitale. Milano: Editrice Bibliografica, 2022, p. 1-107.
• Bianchini, Carlo, e Pasquale Spinelli. «Wikidata alla Fondazione Levi (Venezia, Italia). Un caso di studio per la pubblicazione dei dati del Fondo Gambara, una collezione di 202 ritratti di musicisti [Wikidata at Fondazione Levi (Venice, Italy). A case study for the publication of data about Fondo Gambara, a collection of 202 musicians’ portraits]». JLIS.it 11, fasc. 3 (2020): 16–38.
• Weston, Paul Gabriele, e Lucia Sardo. Metadati. Roma: Associazione italiana biblioteche, 2017.
• Possemato, Tiziana, e Mauro Guerrini. «Entity modeling. Conversando con Tiziana Possemato sulla terza generazione della catalogazione». Biblioteche oggi XLIII, fasc. 2 (2025): 69–73.
• Bianchini, Carlo. Teoria e tecniche della catalogazione e delle classificazioni. Milano: Editrice Bibliografica, 2018, p. 9-107.
Knowledge of the general structure and content of the following texts is also required:
• IFLA, Dichiarazione di principi internazionali di catalogazione. Roma: ICCU, 2009. 15 p. [Online]. Available: http://www.ifla.org/files/cataloguing/icp/icp_2009-it.pdf.
• IFLA. IFLA Library Reference Model. A Conceptual Model for Bibliographic Information. A cura di Pat Riva, Patrick Le Boeuf, e Maja Zumer. IFLA, 2017. https://www.iccu.sbn.it/export/sites/iccu/documenti/2022/IFLA_LRM_ITA.pdf
• ICA. «Records in Contexts: Conceptual Model. Version 1.0, November 2023». International Councile of Archives, 2023. https://www.ica.org/resource/records-in-contexts-conceptual-model/
• Definition of the CIDOC conceptual reference model. Version 7.1.1. Con un contributo di Chryssoula Bekiari, George Bruseker, Martin Doerr, Christian-Emil Ore, Stephen Stead, e Athanasios Velios. ICOM/CIDOC CRM Special Interest Group, 2021. https://www.cidoc-crm.org/version/version-7.1.1.
During the lessons, students will receive instructions on how to create a personal account and access the following platform: https://www.wikidata.org/
Further reading for non-attending students:
• Guerrini, Mauro. Metadatazione: la catalogazione in era digitale. Milano: Editrice Bibliografica, 2022, p. 1-107.
• Bianchini, Carlo, e Pasquale Spinelli. «Wikidata alla Fondazione Levi (Venezia, Italia). Un caso di studio per la pubblicazione dei dati del Fondo Gambara, una collezione di 202 ritratti di musicisti [Wikidata at Fondazione Levi (Venice, Italy). A case study for the publication of data about Fondo Gambara, a collection of 202 musicians’ portraits]». JLIS.it 11, fasc. 3 (2020): 16–38.
Contents
Introduction to metadata. Cataloguing, metadata, entity modelling. The concept and functions of an index. ICP (International Cataloguing Principles). Resource description and related standards. Authority control. Introduction to the semantic web. The principles of Linked (Open) Data and RDF triples. International conceptual models for cultural heritage: IFLA LRM, RiC-CM and CIDOC-CRM. Workshop on Wikidata and Wikibase.
Course Language
Italian
More information
N.B. The syllabus is constantly updated until the end of the course; therefore, the valid version of the syllabus is only the final one, because it contains the actual calendar, the programme actually carried out and the final readings.
All students – attending, non-attending and those benefiting from inclusive arrangements – are also advised to consult and use the teaching materials website frequently to prepare for the exam. Students are invited to report any errors or inconsistencies to the lecturer.
Special instructions for students eligible for inclusive teaching methods
Students eligible for special inclusive teaching methods who present certification of belonging to one of the categories provided for in the ‘Guidelines for innovative teaching for the academic year 2023/2024’ approved by the Academic Senate at its meeting on 23 March 2023, and who are unable to attend classes in person, up to two hours of office hours per week (see above) are guaranteed, subject to agreement with the lecturer. Upon request, the lecturer is available to arrange additional office hours outside working hours, in person or online, for students authorised to benefit from inclusive teaching.
The teaching materials for exam preparation, exam procedures and teaching methods are the same as those set out in this syllabus for non-attending students.
All students – attending, non-attending and those benefiting from inclusive arrangements – are also advised to consult and use the teaching materials website frequently to prepare for the exam. Students are invited to report any errors or inconsistencies to the lecturer.
Special instructions for students eligible for inclusive teaching methods
Students eligible for special inclusive teaching methods who present certification of belonging to one of the categories provided for in the ‘Guidelines for innovative teaching for the academic year 2023/2024’ approved by the Academic Senate at its meeting on 23 March 2023, and who are unable to attend classes in person, up to two hours of office hours per week (see above) are guaranteed, subject to agreement with the lecturer. Upon request, the lecturer is available to arrange additional office hours outside working hours, in person or online, for students authorised to benefit from inclusive teaching.
The teaching materials for exam preparation, exam procedures and teaching methods are the same as those set out in this syllabus for non-attending students.
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