Presentation
Metadata: The Theory Behind the Practice
4th State GILS Conference
(2002)
Abstract
This is a presentation at the 4th State GILS (Government Information Locator) Conference, Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, Scottsdale, AZ, April 24-27, 2002. It discusses how metadata is akin to traditional library cataloging and classification practices by providing the context of users and intellectual access. Definitions, objectives, history, and types of metadata, a list of metadata standards are listed. Finally, it is all put together as theory that drives metadata in the form principles. Contains a list of resources and references.
Keywords
- Digital Libraries
Disciplines
Publication Date
May 24, 2002
Location
Arizona State Library, Arizona
Citation Information
Anita S. Coleman. "Metadata: The Theory Behind the Practice" 4th State GILS Conference (2002) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/anita-coleman/82/