Metadata Overview for Archivists

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Certificate Eligibility:

A&D

Certificate Eligibility:

DAS

Credits:

1 ARC

Length:

90 minutes

Format:

Webcast

Tier:

Foundational

ACE Category:

Arrangement and Description

Description:

What is metadata? Where does it come from? What does it look like? How do you choose the right schema? In this class, you’ll learn about the basics of descriptive, technical, structural, and administrative metadata. You’ll also see how metadata supports access and preservation in archives.

Learning Outcomes:

Define basic concepts of metadata

Identify sources and types

Consider aspects regarding interoperability

Assess how much metadata is enough

Make good metadata choices at your local institution

Who Should Attend:

Archivists and others who want an understanding of basic metadata concepts or a refresher to ensure their assumptions are still valid

What You Should Already Know:

No previous knowledge of metadata is necessary, although an understanding of archival description will be helpful

DAS Core Competency:

3. Formulate strategies and tactics for appraising, acquiring, describing, managing, organizing, preserving, and delivering digital archives.

4. Incorporate technologies throughout the archival lifecycle.

6. Employ standards and best practices in the management of digital archives.

A&D Core Competency:

3. Descriptive Standards: Apply rules and practices that codify the content of information used to represent archival materials in discovery tools according to published structural guidelines.

Instructor(s):

Shawn Averkamp

Reviews:

"The review of the different types of metadata and the benefits of metadata were helpful." — Lori K. Atkins

"The workshop served as a good reminder and reinforcement of some concepts I've already come across in the course of my day-to-day duties. Also, the new ideas included were well-expressed and easy-to-understand."

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