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Metadata Creation

Brief guide that explores the topic of metadata: What are metadata? What kinds of metadata are there? What is the process of creating metadata?

Resources

Baca, M., & Getty Research Institute. (2008). Introduction to metadata. Los Angeles, CA: Getty Research Institute. Link: http://d2aohiyo3d3idm.cloudfront.net/publications/virtuallibrary/0892368969.pdf

  • Setting the stage / Anne J. Gilliland

  • Practical principles for metadata creation and maintenance

Dublin Core Metadata Initiative. (2012). Dublin Core Metadata Element Set, Version 1.1. Link: https://www.dublincore.org/specifications/dublin-core/dcmi-terms/

NISO Framework Advisory Group. (2007). A framework of guidance for building good digital collections. Bethesda, MD: NISO Press. Link: http://www.niso.org/publications/rp/framework3.pdf

  • Metadata (pages 63-85)

Riley, J. (2017). Understanding metadata: What is metadata and what is it for? Baltimore, MD: National Information Standards Organization (NISO). Link: https://www.niso.org/publications/understanding-metadata-2017

Metadata Practice Exercise