Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. What is metadata?
    1. Types of metadata
  3. Why is metadata important?
  4. Metadata in the repository
    1. Software considerations
  5. Metadata Schemes and Standards
    1. Simple Dublin Core
    2. A Simple DC record
    3. Qualified Dublin Core
    4. A Qualified DC record
  6. Metadata Tips for Repository Managers
  7. Conclusion
  8. References
  9. Evaluation