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Libraries have always been known to embrace technology to stay at the forefront of user needs and provide unique and irreplaceable user services. To stay current with shifts in modern technology and user behavior, libraries need to be a driving force in the implementation of Linked Data, embrace Semantic Web standards, and take full advantage of the benefits and opportunities they present. Ultimately, libraries can leverage the advantages created by Linked Data to construct a better information experience for users, keeping libraries both a relevant and more highly valued part of information retrieval in the twenty-‐first century.