ODI: Open Discovery Initiative
NISO ODI AI Survey Now Available
ODI Standing Committee has developed a survey to gather information from constituents on their experiences, expectations, and concerns with the integration of AI into web-scale discovery services. The survey is open until October 31, 2024.
Responses will be summarized and posted here.
NISO ODI “Demystifying Discovery” Series: Videos 1-3
The ODI Standing Committee is pleased to present the first three videos in its "Demystifying Discovery" series! These short videos provide overviews about the various components of the discovery ecosystem.
The Discovery System Ecosystem
Introduction to Link Resolvers
Introduction to Metadata and Its Role in Information Resource Discovery
WHAT IS IT?
- A technical recommendation for data exchange including data formats, method of delivery, usage reporting, frequency of updates and rights of use
- A way for libraries to assess content providers’ participation in discovery services
- A model by which content providers work with discovery service vendors via fair and unbiased indexing and linking
- A way to disclose and assess open discovery conformance for content providers, discovery providers, and libraries
WHY SHOULD YOU USE IT?
- Simplifies the process of data exchange between participating discovery vendors and content providers
- Ensures participating discovery vendors are following fair and unbiased indexing and linking practices
- Mitigates technical and legal issues that might hinder broader participation by content providers or potential discovery service creators
- Allows libraries to understand how their licensed content is included in discovery systems
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- Read the updated ODI Recommended Practice
- Download the conformance checklist template for your organization and complete it:
- Conformance checklist for Discovery Service Providers
- Conformance checklist for Content Providers
- Conformance checklist for Libraries
Publish your organization’s conformance statement and let ODI know its URL by emailing odi@niso.org.