Blockchain Libraries

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Blockchain: Libraries and Beyond

Today, I heard from Georgina Serey at the Chilean National Library.  I had asked for a demo ID to use to wander around their holdings.  This link shows how to get an ID for numerous online services. It turns out that one needs a national ID called RUN (Rol Único Nacional) first.   The two most interesting features appear to guard against hacks.  The first is that […]

A library worth browsing that uses Blockchain: CEPAL Chile

While contacting libraries that use Blockchain to look for a demo, I came across this one.  It is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.  There are branches in other countries, and the English version of the acronym is ECLAC, which is the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.  In spite of the events in Chile at this writing, the site is still working. Their collection of […]

Lessons from the past for peer-to-peer networks

For libraries, Blockchain represents the opportunity to build their own networks.  Beyond being independent of such entities as OCLC, libraries will be able to redefine relationships with patrons.  The lessons of the past show how this opportunity can either define the future or be passed by.  Here are the three main lessons from the past of Bibframe, Word and Linux. Agreement to act is necessary.  Bibframe […]
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