Metadata work group

best practices and recommendations

How to think metadata

what does it take to set up a catalogue that really serves the organization

Ask questions

• Do you have different categories of data?
• Are there different temporal and spatial subgroups?
• Do you have data sets with multiple sources?
• Is it necessary to refer to Online Resources?
• What is needed to describe a series of related granules?
• Is it necessary to describe types of aggregations?
• Does the data quality vary in the data set?
• What is needed to track multiple data sources
• What is needed to track compliance with standards?
• Is it necessary to use spatial characteristics to describe quality, such as quality indicators?

• It is necessary to explain why procedures were performed on the data?
• Do you have data sets in multiple locations?
• Is it necessary to describe the instruments used to make observations?
• Is it necessary to unequivocally identify the namespaces used?
  Do you want to serve metadata using a REST (Representational State Transfer) web service?
• Is it necessary to track user problems?
• What is needed to track the requirements and plans?
• What is needed to track transformations and data processing?

Structure the gathered information according to an international Standard

like ISO 19115

Generate a metadata template

based on the selected profile an added modifications

Establish metadata life cicle an publication

Avoid documenting data from other sources

use Harvesting tools!

Metadata hierarchy and granularity

give it structure

Use and Licences specifications

consult the legal department

Train the staff

metadata requires time and effort

and...

Using free and open source software

has the versatility you need to adapt it to the needs of you organization

Thanks!

Malena Libman

GIS tech

SDI specialist

Geo nerd

malena.libman@gmail.com