Metadata: The Basics
Would you like to have a better grasp of the different metadata schemes such as EAD, TEI, ONIX, MODS, METS, GILS, DC? What do all those acronyms mean and what are they used for? This session will help make sense of all those acronyms and give you some context for thinking about your own institution's needs for describing digital, as well as physical, objects.
This demonstration class provides an overview of metadata concepts and examples of practical applications.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning more about metadata standards and their applications.
Prerequisite: None.
In this workshop you will learn about:
- Metadata concepts
- Types of metadata
- Current metadata schemes
- Crosswalks
Related classes:
Instructors:
Cost:
| Nylink Members | ||
|---|---|---|
| Premium | $50 | |
| Standard | $70 | |
| Basic | $85 | |
| Individual [ What is Individual membership? 1 ] | $100 | |
| NEE Participants | $70 | |
| Affiliate cost: | $140 | |
| Request this Class What is this? | ||
| Nylink Premium and Standard members: | $945 | |
| Nylink Basic members: | $1260 | |
| Affiliate: | $1575 | |
| 1 Individual membership is an annual membership option for individuals not already associated with a Nylink member library. More information on this and all membership levels can be found on the Nylink Membership page. | ||
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