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Metadata is structured information that describes resources [True or False]

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QUESTION

Metadata is structured information that describes resources.


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.








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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).



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  • 2020-03-21



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