Program: MSIS/PhD
Catalog 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.
Current and Upcoming Classes for this Course
No upcoming classes are scheduled for this course.
Past Classes for this Course
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INF 384M: Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata | Spring Term 2025 |
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INF 384M: Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata | Fall Term 2023 |
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INF 384M: Topics In Description and Metadata: Theories and Applications of Metadata | Spring Term 2023 |
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