Metadata basics: creating metadata records in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library at the American University in Cairo
Author's Department
Main Library
Document Type
Research Article
Publication Date
2013
Abstract
The objective of the workshop is for participants to enhance their understanding of descriptive metadata. Best practices, guidelines, and resources will be shared. By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to: 1. Define metadata; 2. Describe types of metadata; 3. Identify different metadata standards; 4. Understand descriptive standards; 5. Use authorities and controlled vocabularies; 6. Understand the different between Dublin Core elements and refining properties/qualifiers; 7. Create a descriptive metadata record for record and a photograph; 8. And use the Best Practices for Digitizing and Describing Cultural Heritage Materials guidelines.
First Page
1
Last Page
32
Recommended Citation
APA Citation
Runyon, C.
(2013). Metadata basics: creating metadata records in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library at the American University in Cairo. 1–32.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/2348
MLA Citation
Runyon, Carolyn
"Metadata basics: creating metadata records in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library at the American University in Cairo." 2013, pp. 1–32.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/2348
Comments
Presentation slides and handout for a training workshop held at the American University in Cairo on Thursday, March 7, 2013.