This article discusses the state of linked data (LD) for resource description among information professionals, end users, and third parties in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) sector. It is based on an online survey conducted by the authors, which takes stock of current LD implementations, including technologies, training, and staffing levels. Key findings include skepticism among North American GLAM professionals about LD’s value proposition and the key roles of training, open-source software, and strategic partnerships. The findings indicate that for many professionals in North America, LD is stagnating in a state of perpetual promise.