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.
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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