Conceptual Models and Ontological Schemas for Semantically Sustainable Digital Libraries

Semantic frameworks build foundations for digital libraries and repositories to enable structured data and information representation and interoperability in today's interlinked information systems. Conceptual modeling and ontological schemas provide effective communication and powerful tools for creating shared understanding and sustainable systems in various digital libraries. This panel will present cases in which conceptual modeling and ontologies are used to enrich content representation and reach consensus among communities of practice, especially in fast changing digital society and emerging application domains. Four experts in knowledge organization will first give a brief introduction for their research in conceptual modeling and ontology building and then engage the audience with question answering interactions.