QUESTION
Metadata is structured information that describes resources.
OPTIONS
a) True
b) False
OPTIONS
a) True
b) False
ANSWER
a) True
Metadata is structured information that describes resources.
In the 11th ed. of Introduction to Cataloging and Classification, Joudrey, Taylor, and Miller state that metadata is: “Structured information that describes the attributes of resources for the purposes of identification, discovery, selection, use, access, and management.”
In short, metadata is information about a resource. This broad definition includes elements such as titles; edition statements; the names of creators, contributors, and others; subjects; dimensions; location information; contents; and so on.
Metadata allows users to find, identify, select, and obtain the resources in our collections.
SEE ALSO
REFERENCES
1. Janis L. Young and Daniel N. Joudrey, Library of Congress, "Library of Congress Subject Headings: Online Training," https://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/lcsh/index.html (accessed March 17, 2020).
1. Janis L. Young and Daniel N. Joudrey, Library of Congress, "Library of Congress Subject Headings: Online Training," https://www.loc.gov/catworkshop/lcsh/index.html (accessed March 17, 2020).
CITATION INFORMATION
Article Title
- Metadata is structured information that describes resources
- Librarianship Studies & Information Technology
URL
- https://www.librarianshipstudies.com/2020/03/metadata-is-structured-information-that.html
Last Updated
- 2020-03-21
Original Published Date
- 2020-03-21
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