MODStoRDF

MODStoRDF is a software tool designed to convert data from MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema) format to RDF (Resource Description Framework). MODS is an XML-based schema for detailed bibliographic description, commonly used in libraries and archives. RDF is a standard model for data interchange on the web, representing information as triples of subject, predicate, and object. The primary purpose of MODStoRDF is to enable the semantic web integration of library metadata. By transforming MODS records into RDF, MODStoRDF allows this metadata to be queried, linked, and reused in a more flexible and interconnected manner. This facilitates the development of linked data applications and services, enhancing the discoverability and accessibility of cultural heritage materials. The conversion process typically involves mapping MODS elements and attributes to RDF properties and classes, often utilizing established vocabularies like Dublin Core or BIBFRAME. The tool aims to simplify the complex task of migrating traditional library metadata to modern semantic web technologies.