Metadata Principles and Practices 01: Metadata Basics
Do you catalog? Do you plan digital projects? Do you wish to better understand the role of metadata and how it works? This 2-hour online workshop will cover the basics of metadata. Topics include: defining metadata; outlining the purposes and functions of metadata; list the components of a metadata infrastructure and keys to successfully launching a new metadata standard; understand how well formed XML provides a framework for expressing metadata in an online environment. This class is part of a four part series entitled Metadata Principles & Practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Define Metadata
- Analyze purpose and uses of metadata
- Outline a short history of metadata
- Outline components and needs of a successful metadata standard
- XML
- Identify three types of markup
- Why markup?
- List rules for well-formed XML
Target Audience:
Catalogers, archivists digital project managers or anyone needing an overview of metadata.
Prerequisites:
None
Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements:
- Requirements for completion include completing a well-formed XML exercise and viewing either the live session or the recording.
- It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
Technical Requirements:
- Live Online System Requirements
- Download and install XML copy editor for exercise.
Session Duration:
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Instructor: Bill Walker - walker@amigos.org
Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours: 2
April 4, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Online Classroom
United States
United States