Sobek for Curators and Collection Managers
Training Two: Submitting and Editing Resource Files and Metadata
Mark SullivanNovember 2013
University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
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Sobek for Curators and Collection Managers Training Series
1. Introduction to SobekCM's Capabilities2. Submitting and Editing Resource Files and Metadata3. QC Online and Serial Hierarchy4. Curator Tools and Outreach
http://www.youtube.com/user/sobekcmhttp://ufdc.ufl.edu/IR00003545
Agenda1) Metadata
a) Metadata in SobekCMb) Metadata for projects ( existing v. new )c) Importing records (MARC, Spreadsheets, etc..)d) Templates e) Default Metadata
2) Online submissiona) Without filesb) With files
3) Editing metadata4) Uploading new images/files5) Editing behaviors online6) Adding new volumes online7) Adding spatial information to your item and geo-placing a map online
(beta)
Metadata
Metadata in SobekCM
1) Metadata Architecture2) METS3) MODS4) Extension Schemas5) VRACore Example
Metadata Architecture
METS Wrapper
MODS (or MARC, DC)
Additional custom metadata
VRA Core Darwin Core etc..
METS• Metadata Encoding & Transmission Standard• Standard by Library of Congress (2001)• Wrapper standard that accepts any XML schemas• Contains
– Information about the METS file in the metsHeader – Bibliographic data in the dmdSec section(s)– Administrative information (technical, rights, etc..) in the amdSec section(s)
– List of all files grouped by type in the fileSec section– Divisions/pages (i.e., table of contents) in the structMap section
MODS• Metadata Object Description Standard• Standard by Library of Congress (2002)• De facto standard for digital libraries (METS/MODS)• Positives
– Can handle a (large) subset of MARC tags– Handles complex objects and can easily be extended
• Negatives– Hard round trip portability from MARC MODS MARC
without losing some refinements
Extension Metadata Modules
• Core “brain” of SobekCM with main metadata elements represented (based on MODS originally)
• Satellite extension metadata modules to add functionality
• Out of the “box” SobekCM supports 10 extension metadata modules
Extension Metadata Modules
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Extension Metadata Modules• DAITSS ( Archiving schema from FLVC ) • DarwinCore (Zoological taxonomy)• EAD ( Finding guides )• ETD ( Electronic theses and dissertations )• GML ( Geo-spatial metadata )• IEEE-LOM (Learning objects metadata)• Oral history (custom)• PALMM (deprecating)• Performing arts • RightsMD ( detailed access rights or embargo information )• VRACore ( visual/museum materials )
VRACore Example• Visual Resource Association Core Metadata• Developed in 1996 by Visual Resource Association• Used for describing visual/cultural materials• Includes standard DC tags– Date, title, description, rights, subjects, etc..
• Also more unique tags– Cultural context– Style– Technique– Measurements (detailed)– Etc..
VRACore Example
VRACore Example
• Pre-existing fields not duplicated– Date, title, description, rights, subjects, etc..
• New objects / fields added– Cultural context– Style– Technique– Measurements (detailed)– etc..
Custom Extension Modules
• System supports ability to add new metadata reader/writers to add new extension schemas
Metadata for Projects
• Existing v. New?• Format of existing?• How to get the data in?• Pros and cons of each approach?
Metadata for Projects
SobekCM Record
Goal
Metadata for Projects
Existing Record No / Poor Records
Project Source
Metadata for Projects
SobekCM Record
Existing Record No / Poor Records
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Metadata for Projects
SobekCM Record
Add Volume Web SubmitMARC Import Spreadsheet Import
Existing Record No / Poor Records
Metadata for Projects
SobekCM Record
Add Volume Web SubmitMARC Import Spreadsheet Import
Existing Record No / Poor Records
Bulk Importing Records Demos
• MARC Import
• Spreadsheet Import
Templates• Contain the fields (and format) to be provided for online submission (or editing)
broken into pages/panels
• Options related to online submission– Can submit files(s), url?– MUST submit file(s), url?– Item visibility ( private v. public )– Email addresses to receive notification of submissions– Include user as author?– Permissions statement– New BibID* root ( i.e., ‘IR’, ‘AA’, ‘CA’, etc.. )– Custom help page URL
• Stored as XML files at the instance level
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Jargon Alert!
Default Metadata
• Default metadata (or behaviors) to be applied whenever a new item is submitted through the online interface
• Currently stored as METS files at the instance level.
• Plan for user-specific default metadata in the near future
• Previously called projects
Setting Default Metadata / Templates
Online Submission
Adding a new item through the online web interface
Metadata Editing
Editing the metadata for an online item through the web interface
Uploading New Images/Files
Adding new images or files to an existing item through the web interface
Editing Behaviors
Adding New Volumes
Spatial Information (beta)
FOR MORE INFO:
Mark [email protected]
SobekCM Discussion Group:https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/sobekcm-discuss