Dr. Gökhan Usta

Dr. Gökhan Usta

Librarian, Academic, Creator of Classifyes.com

Welcome!

I'm a librarian and academic at Istanbul Technical University, passionate about the intersection of library science, AI, and NLP. My goal is to enhance information discovery and management.

Classifyes.com is my platform for sharing tools and research to support information professionals.

My Journey

Academic Path:

MA & PhD in Library and Information Science, Istanbul University.

Research focus: Information management education, economic contributions of public libraries.

Erasmus+ Exchange: Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Professional Experience:

Academic / Librarian: Istanbul Technical University (Present).

Cataloging Librarian: Sabancı University.

Researcher (Open Science): EELISA European University.

Circulation Librarian (Part-Time): Center for Islamic Studies.

Research Highlights

"Transformer and Statistical Models for LCSH Assignment..." (Electronic Library, Submitted).

"Jesse Shera's understanding of social epistemology" (Anadolu Akademi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi).

Continuously exploring AI's role in evolving information services.

About Classifyes.com Tools

Classifyes.com offers AI-powered solutions designed to assist librarians and researchers:

Automated LCSH Suggestions: Leverages AI to analyze titles/abstracts and recommend relevant Library of Congress Subject Headings from over 500,000 entries.

Efficiency in Cataloging: Aims to save time and improve consistency in original and enhanced subject cataloging workflows.

Open Access & Innovation: Committed to providing free tools and fostering the use of AI in library and information science.

Core Expertise

Cataloging (RDA, MARC21, LCSH) Artificial Intelligence NLP (Transformers, spaCy) Python Machine Learning OCR/HTR NER & Linking SQL Data Visualization Web Tech (HTML, CSS) SPSS

This skill set enables the development of practical solutions and research advancing information science.

Beyond the Library

Hobbies include cycling, tennis, singing, guitar, and traveling, which offer fresh perspectives and balance.