Report of Task Force on Metadata Analysis

Authors

Margaret Mering, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Scott Childers, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Adonna Fleming, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Sue Ann Gardner, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Charity K. Martin, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Judith Wolfe, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

ORCID IDs

Margaret Mering

Date of this Version

5-16-2006

Abstract

This report :
1. Provides a brief overview of the different metadata schemes that are available.
2. Identifies the various metadata schemes being used to search and access information and digital content in the UNL Libraries.
3. Provides an analysis of the state of cross-searching among the various metadata schemes.
4. Provides recommendations on how UNL should decide which metadata schemes to use and when to use them.