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Now What?. Bruce Godfrey University of Idaho Library INSIDE Idaho email: godf0084@uidaho.edu. Where to Begin?. “How To” Guide to Metadata Implementation http://rat.lic.wisc.edu/metadata/metaprim.htm Metadata: What is it and Why is it Important? Get Acquainted with the CSDGM
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Now What? Bruce Godfrey University of Idaho Library INSIDE Idaho email: godf0084@uidaho.edu
Where to Begin? • “How To” Guide to Metadata Implementation • http://rat.lic.wisc.edu/metadata/metaprim.htm • Metadata: What is it and Why is it Important? • Get Acquainted with the CSDGM • Where Does One Begin? • Select the Proper Metadata Tool • Start Out Simple • Other Metadata Issues
Where to Begin? • Metadata - What it is • Metadata - Why it is important • beneficial/useful • Management • Distribution • “Insurance”
Where to Begin? • Familiarize yourself with the CSDGM • The CSDGM Version 2 • http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata/csdgm/ • Graphical Representation of the CSDGM • http://www.its.nbs.gov/fgdc.metadata/version2/ • Metadata Workbook Version 2 • http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata/meta_workbook.html
Where to Begin? • Take a look at your data • Inventory data sets • Prioritize data sets • Look at examples • collect metadata at varying levels of detail • examining how other agencies have documented their data holdings may provide insight into the most appropriate strategy for your agency
Where to Begin? • Select a tool • http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata/toollist/metatool.html • Approach to creation/management • Price • Platform • Start out simple • install the tool • use the tool -- create a metadata record • test compliance with the content standards (Mp)
Where to Begin? • Determine what to do with the metadata • bundle with the data • print a catalog • setup a in-house electronic data warehouse • contribute to an established NSDI Clearinghouse • Metadata maintenance schedule • agency may choose to review its metadata periodically to determine if it warrants update