Pilsk, Suzanne
Head, Metadata Unit, Librarian
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Pilsk, Suzanne
Head, Metadata Unit, Librarian
Research interests include library science, cataloging, metadata, and linked open data. Originally part of the VIVO team that established SI Profiles and now is investigating wikimedia and other linked data applications. Participates in global collaborative efforts including the Biodiversity Heritage Library.
Positions
- Librarian, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives 1993 -
Background And Education
Education And Training
- B.A., Trinity College, Hartford
- M.L.S., Vanderbilt University
Publications
Selected Publications
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Article
- Pilsk, Suzanne C., Kalfatovic, Martin R., and Richard, Joel M. 2016. "Unlocking Index Animalium: From paper slips to bytes and bits." ZooKeys, (550) 153–171. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.550.9673. 2016
- Pilsk, Suzanne C., Person, Matthew A., DeVeer, Joseph M., Furfey, John F., and Kalfatovic, Martin R. 2010. "The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Advancing Metadata Practices in a Collaborative Digital Library." Journal of Library Metadata, 10 136–155. https://doi.org/10.1080/19386389.2010.506400. 2010
- Unlocking Index Animalium: From paper slips to bytes and bits. ZooKeys.
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Report
- Naun, Chew Chiat, Kovari, Jason, Casalini, Michele, Cluff, Chad, Durocher, Michelle, Folsom, Steven, Frank, Paul, Gatenby, Janifer, Godby, Jean, Lorimer, Nancy, Lynch, Clifford, Murray, Paul, Myntti, Jeremy, Neatrour, Anna, Nimer, Cory, Pilsk, Suzanne C., Pitti, Daniel, Quintana, Isabel, Wang, Jing, and Warner, Simeon. 2018. National Strategy for Shareable Local name Authorities National Forum : white paper. Cornell University; Institute of Museum and Library Services. 2018
- Blundell, Jon, Schmitz Fuhrig, Lynda, Little, Holly, Pilsk, Suzanne C., Rossi, Vince, Snyder, Rebecca A., Stern, Beth, Sullivan, Benjamin, Tomerlin, Melinda Jane, and Webb, E. Keats. 2018. Smithsonian Institution 3D Metadata Overview: A Product of the Smithsonian's Digitization Program Advisory Committee's 3D Sub-Committee's Metadata Working Group. v0.6 ed. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution. 2018
Presentations
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Presentation
- Missell, Bess, Pilsk, Suzanne C., and Snyder, Rebecca A. 2021. Identifiers at the Smithsonian Institution [presentation]. PIDapalooza21, January 27, 2021. Online: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4477074.
Contact
Location
- Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Department
Mailing Address
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P.O. Box 37012, MRC 154
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Shipping Address
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MRC 154, NHB 37H
10th & Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20013
