Metadata Principles and Practices: 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.
* This course is eligible for Micro-Credentialing (optional) - What is Micro-Credentialing?
- Complete the following courses:
- Complete extra requirements for Micro-credentialing participants:
- Extra homework per course
- Extra capstone project (extra $70 fee)- register for the capstone here
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze purpose and uses of metadata
- Outline components and needs of a successful metadata standard
- XML
- Identify three types of 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:
Visit BigBlueButton's detailed minium requirements page.
Session Duration:
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Instructor: Emily Nimsakont - nimsakont@amigos.org
Continuing Education Credit:
Contact Hours: 2
April 7, 2020
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Online Classroom
United States
United States
| Amigos Member Individual Registration | $95.00 |
| Non-member Individual Registration | $155.00 |