Metadata / Edition 1

Metadata / Edition 1

by Marcia Lei Zeng, Jian Qin
     
 

In this new, authoritative textbook, internationally recognized metadata experts Zeng and Qin have created a comprehensive primer for advanced undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education courses in information organization, information technology, cataloging, digital libraries, electronic archives, and, of course, metadata. Instructors seeking a text that

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In this new, authoritative textbook, internationally recognized metadata experts Zeng and Qin have created a comprehensive primer for advanced undergraduate, graduate, or continuing education courses in information organization, information technology, cataloging, digital libraries, electronic archives, and, of course, metadata. Instructors seeking a text that covers the theory as well as the how-to's of application design, implementation, and evaluation will find it here. An outcome-based approach lets learners with different orientations adapt their new knowledge and skills to any domain. Examples and practice problems focus on tasks typical to all metadata application projects. Other useful features include sample problems with solutions, quizzes, hands-on tutorials, and a recommended reading list at the end of each chapter. A companion digital library on CD-ROM for instructors includes quizzes, answer keys, and additional exercises. An ideal classroom tool, this book works equally well for self-guided study. Individual modules can stand alone, for reference on an as-needed basis, when transitioning from traditional cataloging to compilations of metadata for locally created resources and websites, for example. Or you can study metadata systematically, module by module. Regardless of your approach, this book is the ideal guide to metadata for both students and working information professionals.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:
9781555706357
Publisher:
Neal-Schuman Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date:
06/28/2008
Edition description:
Older Edition
Pages:
365
Sales rank:
992,436
Product dimensions:
6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations

Pt. I Fundamentals of Metadata

Ch. 1 Introduction 3

Ch. 2 Current Standards 15

Pt. II Metadata Building Blocks

Ch. 3 Schemas - Structure and Semantics 87

Ch. 4 Schemas - Syntax 131

Ch. 5 Metadata Records 149

Pt. III Metadata Services

Ch. 6 Metadata Services 211

Ch. 7 Metadata Quality Measurement and Improvement 247

Ch. 8 Achieving Interoperability 267

Pt. IV Metadata Outlook in Research

Ch. 9 Metadata Research Landscape 289

Appendices Sources and References

App. A Metadata Standards 303

App. B Value Encoding Schemes and Content Standards 313

Glossary 319

Bibliography and Sources of Further Information 327

Index 355

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