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Metadata Standards & Applications

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Prerequisites 

Metadata for Digitization and Preservation (D 303) or knowledge of Metadata rules.

Course description

In an applied, exercise-based context, this two-day workshop introduces practicing catalogers to metadata implementation considerations and processes in a digital library development context. The goal of the course is to relate what attendees already know about library catalog metadata to digital library metadata, thereby preparing them to apply their current knowledge to new areas.

Perfect for

for manages in charge of digital projects or library staff who want to describe digital objects.

Why take this course?

If you are currently involved in scanning, creating or planning a digital collection.

What you will learn

How to use and apply metadata standards to digital objects. 

Topics covered include

- Introduction to digital libraries;
- Metadata models;
- Overview of metadata standards and applications;
- Metadata interoperability and distribution;
- Controlled vocabulary use in metadata;
- Application profiles;
- Quality considerations and monitoring metadata developments.

Course details

Course: D 305

Duration: 2 Days

Fee:

Members:   339.00
Non-Members:   429.00

Instructor: