a. I am able to analyze, organize and describe various formats of information objects.

In LIS 6711 Organization of Knowledge, I learned about cataloging standards/metadata schema :RDA, AACR2, and DACS. I also learned about Library of Congress Subject Headings (lcsh) and Library of Congress Classification schedules. Also, in my last three positions, I contributed original cataloging for rare books and manuscripts in various languages, as well as creating and enhancing bilingual metadata.  I contributed original cataloging for our Miscellanea Manuscript Collections utilizing DACs and DCRM(Mss). Therefore, I’ve coupled what I learned in my Organization of Knowledge course with the training I receive from the Cataloging and Discovery Services Department. As a result, I am able to submit original and revised NACO authority records and contribute original cataloging for manuscripts and monographs. Also, I am able to utilize such subject authorities such as lcsh, lcgft, rbms, aat, and fast. As well as Spanish-language authorities such as bidex, qlsp, embne, and abne. My courses and continual trainings allow me to follow standards as proficiently as possible to ensure interoperability. 

b. I am able to identify and apply best practices in the use of different technologies for knowledge representation.

In LIS 6946 Supervised Fieldwork, I visualized and presented the metadata I enhanced for UFDC Florida History and Heritage Collections. I coordinated with UF Smathers Libraries’ Exhibits Coordinator to create an online exhibit to interpret and showcase these materials. As my aspiration is to make a more accessible library, I wanted to showcase this preeminent collection across digital platforms; therefore, along with enhancing the metadata in UFDC, I also created a map to visually demonstrate the items within the collection and I expressed the significance of this collection via an online exhibit. In LIS 6906 Independent Study course, I examined new BIBFRAME/Linked Data developments and how these newly developed principles will alter cataloging/metadata practices. Through the course, I was able to attend monthly Linked Data working group meetings where topics such as a pilot project, RDF, SPARQL, JSON, XML, XML Namespaces, XSLT, XPath, and XQuery were discussed. Also for this course, I visualized the RDF data of women artists in the UK Archives Hub's Linked Archives Hub Test Dataset by using Sindice (a data visualization software) via lodlive.