Invited Panel: Perspectives on Open Metadata
- Starts at
- Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 11:00 KST
- Finishes at
- Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 13:00 KST
- Venue
- International Conference Hall
Perspectives on Open Metadata
Metadata is shaped not only by the functional needs of description and management, but also by the socioeconomic structures of the global knowledge market. Given the emergence of webscale systems, growing industry consolidation, and shifting models of metadata production in the current environment, the legal interoperability and usability of metadata have never been more significant.
Open metadata is a growing global movement focused on the legal interoperability of metadata–specifically, ensuring that metadata for research, education and cultural heritage is free to access and reuse, unencumbered by copyright or contractual restrictions. It encourages opening metadata itself as well as development of the open systems needed to create, enrich, host and distribute it.
This panel will present perspectives on open metadata from international leaders in the open metadata movement. The panelists will frame open metadata, highlight recent developments in infrastructure, legal issues, economics and sustainability, describe ongoing regional and community-based efforts, and discuss critical considerations for advancing the open metadata ecosystem.
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Tom Cramer
Associate University Librarian for Digital Library Systems & Services
Stanford University
Tom Cramer is the Chief Technology Strategist, Associate University Librarian & Director of Digital Library Systems & Services at the Stanford University Libraries. He directs the technical development and delivery of Stanford’s digital library services, including digitization, preservation, discovery and access to digital resources, as well as the LOCKSS program. He is the President of the Open Library Foundation, founder of the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), co-founder of Blue Core and the ai4lam, LD4 and Samvera communities. -
Rochelle Lundy
Director, Office of Scholarly Communications
Stanford University
Rochelle Lundy is the Director of the Office of Scholarly Communications at Stanford University Libraries. She coordinates services related to scholarly publishing, copyright, and open access, including implementation of Stanford University’s open access policy and support for public access to funded research outputs. Prior to her career in academic libraries, she worked as an attorney specializing in copyright and media litigation. -
Wayne Graham
Council on Library and Information Resources
Wayne Graham is the Chief Information Officer and Director of Informatics, Cultural Networks, and Knowledge Systems at the Council on Library and Information Resources. With experience leading open-source projects such as the Digital Library of the Middle East and Neatline, he has developed innovative solutions that leverage technology to advance knowledge sharing. His specialization in spatial humanities, 3D environments, and high-performance computing positions him well to explore new ways to visualize and analyze data and develop digital tools supporting community-based decision-making. -
Amy Warner May
Associate Director, Scholarly Resources
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Amy Warner May is Associate Director, Scholarly Resources at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. In this role she a member of the Bodleian’s Exec Team, responsible for Collections Management, Open Research and Digital, and chairs the Digital Committee for Oxford’s Garden’s, Libraries and Museums. Before joining the Bodleian Amy was Associate Director at Royal Holloway, University of London, and worked at the UK National Archives as Head of Systems Development and Search. She is a Board Member of the Digital Preservation Coalition and on the Science Museum Collections Committee. -
Jason Kovari
Cornell University
Jason Kovari serves as Associate University Librarian for Collections and Technical Services at Cornell University, where he oversees policy around collection development and ensures timely access to collections. Relevant to open metadata, Jason has worked on linked open data initiatives for over a decade, focusing primarily on ontology development to extend BIBFRAME for use in the special collections community. His commitment to open metadata reflects his dedication to facilitating broad access to research collections.
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