Fall 2023

INF 384M Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata

Unique ID: 28639

   Wed

03:00 PM - 06:00 PM  UTA 1.502

DESCRIPTION

Introduction to the theoretical foundations, history, principles, and research surrounding the representation of information, digital collections, and data with metadata, with emphasis on concepts of standardization, infrastructure, formats, and exchange. Major topics will include metadata types, value and content standards, formats, data interchange standards and protocols. The course introduces participants to the examination and analysis surrounding issues of effectiveness, economics, values and audience surrounding different types of metadata applications. Provides background for further studies in information organization, preservation, and database management.

PREREQUISITES

Graduate standing.

RESTRICTIONS

Restricted to graduate students in the School of Information through registration periods 1 and 2. Outside students will be permitted to join our waitlists beginning with registration period 3.