METS: The Basics

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The Metadata Encoding Transmission Standard (METS) is an XML schema that binds complex digital objects and their descriptive and administrative metadata together. Objects and metadata can reside within the METS object, either as XML or Base64 encoding, or, the METS object can link to the digital objects and their metadata. This workshop introduces the METS standard; discusses the role of METS profiles in defining specific applications of METS; and outlines the sections of a METS object, presenting alternative methods for storing or linking to digital objects and their metadata. For homework, students will build a METS object using supplied image files and XML metadata records.
 

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the purpose of METS and its application as a means of providing access to and archiving digital resources.
  • Recognize the role profiles play in defining specific applications of METS
  • Name the sections of a METS object
  • Identify the structures of METS sections
  • Describe the possible relationships between metadata and digital resources in a METS object
  • Build a simple METS object

Target Audience:
This workshop is for library and archival staff involved in digitization projects where a need exists to bind digital objects to descriptive and administrative metadata for the purposes of providing access or archiving.

Prerequisites
Students should have experience and/or training in editing and validating XML documents.

Completion of any one of the following Amigos workshops, while not required, denotes sufficient experience to enroll in METS: the Basics:

  • XML: the Basics
  • Introduction to the Encoded Archival Description
  • TEI Lite: the Basics.

Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements:

  • Attend class sessions, participate in class discussions and complete the homework, i.e., build a valid METS object based on the provided instructions.
  • It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Technical Requirements:

  • Visit Adobe's detailed requirements page for an in-depth list or run a system and connection test on your computer now.
  • Students must download and install the Oxygen XML Editor and the JAVA Runtime Environment.
  • Students must download the exercise files and place them in the correct directory
  • Your IT person may have to assist you in completing these requirements if you do not have administrative privileges to your workstation
  • Instructions for fulfilling these requirements will be posted on the workshop website.

Session Duration:
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.

Instructor:  Bill Walker - walker@amigos.org


Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours: 4

May 9 - 10, 2018

10:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT

Online Classroom
United States

Phone: 800-843-8482
Email:

Amigos Member Individual Registration $165.00
Non-member Individual Registration $200.00