Kubikat is a library-driven initiative to establish procedures for the identification and reconciliation of entities, the conversion of data to linked data, and the creation of a virtual discovery environment based upon the three-layered structure of the BIBFRAME data model. As one of the first prototypes of a virtual discovery portal within a continually evolving workspace, Kubikat aims to establish an effective environment for the use of linked data by libraries within a global context.

Following discussions with participating libraries, in phase 1 and phase 2 of Kubikat existing catalogue records were enriched, converted into BIBFRAME, and published as linked data. This discovery environment at present includes collections from the participating libraries with imprint years 1985 and 2015.

Building on the foundations laid by the first two phases of the project, the focus of the third phase is now on the implementation of production level processes and the progressive implementation of additional workflows according to priorities determined by the Kubikat community.

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e.g. “Jules Verne” or “Around the world in 80 days”