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This book provides important background on the world of metadata (data about data) through a series of reports written by implementers in the field. Part 1 of the text, "Project-Based Implementations," details a wide range of different metadata projects that involve an education digital library, statewide collaboration efforts, museums, university libraries, an image database, geographic data, aggregation, and sharing. Part 2 focuses on the future of metadata development and practice by exploring its standards, harvesting, reuse, repurposing, and interoperability, among other topics. Thought-provoking, practical, and deftly written, the book conveys a wealth of information, all strengthened by notes, figures, tables, and an index. An important resource and recommended reading for metadata librarians, systems and technical services librarians, catalogers, and digital project planners. |
