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From: df189@freenet.carleton.ca (Malabika Das)
Subject: Use of Metadata in Public Libraries
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** This message is being forwarded to several listserves. We apologize in
advance
for any cross posting. **
Hello everyone:
We are researching public libraries' use of metadata. To help us understand the
current situation, we were wondering if any other public libraries have taken
the
time to implement some of the current metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core,
RDF,
TEI, etc.) As we search for information, we would appreciate it if you could
take
a few moments to answer our brief questionnaire below. Please send your
responses
directly either to mdas@queenslibrary.org or jjacobs@queenslibrary.org . We
will
summarize all responses received and post them to the list.
Regards,
Malabika and Jane
*********************************
Malabika Das
Web Administrator
Jane Jacobs
Database Manager
Queens Borough Public Library
Jamaica, NY 11432
** Please note that we are conducting this research on our own behalf. Our
survey
does not necessarily reflect the position of the Queens Borough Public Library.
-- Questionnaire on Metadata --
1. Is your library creating/supplying metadata in any of the following
applications
(please respond yes or no to as many that apply)?
A. Databases:
1) Online Public Access Catalog
2) Archival Materials or Special Collections (such as slide
collections)
3) Other (please specify)
B. Website
1) Intranet
2) Public website
3) Other (please specify)
2. If you answered yes to any of the above, what metadata standard are you
using?
A) Dublin Core
B) Other (Please specify)
3. Are you using metadata created or supplied by other institutions in any of
the
following applications?
A) Selecting websites
B) Cataloging websites
C) Other (Please specify)
4. If you are using metadata is it readily available? What percentage of sites
examined supply it?
