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Linked Data

Linked Data makes it possible to manage metadata about files in external systems that are not integrated in Coscine.

An icon used on the Coscine platform to represent the Linked Data resource. It depicts a dark blue folder icon with an image of two interlocking rings, symbolizing a connection.

Figure 1 – Icon of a Linked Data Resource

Background

  • Allows data on external storage platforms to be linked and tagged with metadata
  • Advantage: linking of files with metadata in Coscine
  • Security and accessibility of data depends on linked external provider

How to use Linked Data

  • Select Linked Data when creating a resource in step 1
  • Within the resource, use the plus or "New Entry" (see figure below)
  • Fill in data (URL & Entry Name) and metadata (see figure below)
  • Press storage (see figure below)

LinkedData-Ressource Interface

Figure 1 - LinkedData-Resource in the resource view

Storage space for Linked Data

Since no data is stored (only linked), this resource does not need any storage space.