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