Metadata

by Zeng, Marcia Lei; Qin, Jian

• ISBN13: 9781555706357
• ISBN10: 1555706355
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-15
• Publisher: Neal Schuman Pub

Summary

In this new, authoritative textbook, internationally recognized metadata experts Zeng and Qin have created a comprehensive primer for advanced undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education courses in information organization, information technology, cataloging, digital libraries, electronic archives, and, of course, metadata. Instructors seeking a text that covers the theory as well as the how-to s of application design, implementation, and evaluation will find it here. An outcome-based approach lets learners with different orientations adapt their new knowledge and skills to any domain. Examples and practice problems focus on tasks typical to all metadata application projects. Other useful features include sample problems with solutions, quizzes, hands-on tutorials, and a recommended reading list at the end of each chapter. A companion digital library on CD-ROM for instructors includes quizzes, answer keys, and additional exercises. An ideal classroom tool, this book works equally well for self-guided study. Individual modules can stand alone, for reference on an as-needed basis, when transitioning from traditional cataloging to compilations of metadata for locally created resources and Web sites, for example. Or you can study metadata systematically, module by module. Regardless of your approach, this book is the ideal guide to metadata for both students and working information professionals.

Author Biography

Jian Qin is Associate Professor at the School of Information Studies, Syracuse University.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Fundamentals of Metadata
Introduction	p. 3
Current Standards	p. 15
Metadata Building Blocks
Schemas - Structure and Semantics	p. 87
Schemas - Syntax	p. 131
Metadata Records	p. 149
Metadata Services
Metadata Services	p. 211
Metadata Quality Measurement and Improvement	p. 247
Achieving Interoperability	p. 267
Metadata Outlook in Research
Metadata Research Landscape	p. 289
Sources and References
Metadata Standards	p. 303
Value Encoding Schemes and Content Standards	p. 313
Glossary	p. 319
Bibliography and Sources of Further Information	p. 327
Index	p. 355
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