Both descriptive and nondescriptive forms of metadata are defined (including the TEI Header, the Dublin Core, EAD, GILS, ONIX, and the Data Documentation Initiative) and applied to actual library functions. Illustrations show how different forms of metadata look, advantages and disadvantages, and where they're best applied in the library. Presenting a clear, unbiased analysis of metadata forms, emerging forms, current and future application, Caplan answers questions such as:
How does using metadata enhance access?
- How can metadata be used to organize and describe a variety of information formats, especially digital resources?
- What are the different ways you can use metadata in your library?
- Which form of metadata will be most appropriate for your collection?
Geared to librarians who need a solid foundation to understanding and using metadata efficiently, Metadata Fundamentals for All Librarians is the first stop for public and academic librarians, catalogers, and digital and reference librarians in their journey through the metadata landscape.

• ISBN: 0838908470
• ISBN-13: 9780838908471
• Author : Priscilla Caplan
• Edition Description : Revised
• Language : English
• Format:  Paperback - Search for other formats
• Publication Date: 4/1/2003
• Publisher Imprint: American Library Association
• Price ($AUD): $103.95


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