Metadata for Digital Collections [Ed. 2]: A How-To-Do-It Manual

The second edition of Millers "Metadata Design and Creation" is a comprehensive guide to modern metadata practices, updated to reflect the latest technologies and standards. It covers key concepts such as metadata, Linked Data, and semantic models, and provides practical examples and exercises to help readers apply their knowledge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Facet Publishing

Since its initial publication, Millers renowned manual has served as a trusted resource for LIS students and professionals worldwide, providing comprehensive guidance on the practical application of metadata design and creation. In an effort to ensure its continued relevance and accessibility, the author has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of the text, bringing it fully up-to-date. This revised edition aims to make it even easier for readers to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success, whether they utilize the book in a professional or academic context.

By following the guidance offered in this book, readers will gain a deep understanding of the concept of metadata and its crucial role in digital collections. They will explore why metadata is essential to be treated as data for machine processing and how it can seamlessly integrate with the rapidly evolving Linked Data environment. Readers will learn how to create high-quality resource descriptions using widely adopted metadata standards, vocabularies, and elements commonly required for digital collections.

A thorough exploration of Dublin Core (DC) will be conducted, covering DCMI Metadata Terms, CONTENTdm best practices, and DC's integration with Linked Data. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of Linked Data, its expression in the Resource Description Framework (RDF), and its relationship with specific semantic models, such as BIBFRAME, which consists of properties and classes with domain and range specifications.

The MODS and VRA Core metadata schemes will be introduced, along with recent developments related to their utilization in a Linked Data setting. Readers will delve into the intricacies of designing and documenting a metadata scheme, gaining valuable insights into the foundational elements and considerations involved. Additionally, they will explore vital metadata interoperability and quality issues, including the identification and remediation of inconsistent, missing, and messy metadata using innovative tools like OpenRefine.

By embracing the knowledge and techniques presented in this revised manual, LIS students and professionals will be well-equipped to navigate the complex world of metadata and contribute to the development of digital collections and the broader field of information management.

Weight: 1342g
Dimension: 217 x 278 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783306169
Edition number: Second Edition