Curriculum Module: | Learning Objectives: After completing the module the successful learner is able to: |
What is Metadata? | - illustrate the concept of metadata using a common analogy, e.g. product label, journalistic reporting, notes on a photo
- explain metadata as a element of the data
- describe metadata creation and maintenance as a GIS best practice
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Value of Metadata | - identify at least four values of metadata, e.g., data distribution and discovery, data assessment and consumer info, data access, data archive, data management
- elaborate upon the role of metadata in data management, e.g. internal data discovery, assess data currency, monitor data development, contractor deliverable
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National Spatial Data Infrastructure | - explain what is the NSDI
- state the vision of the NSDI
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Framework Data Standards | - define what is a framework standard
- explain the concept of Framework
- list the seven primary Framework themes
- describe the value of implementing framework data content standards
- discuss the purpose of framework standards to facilitate data sharing not as full content implementation discuss how framework data information is documented in metadata
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Geodata.gov - general | - discuss purpose and goals
- locate and access the portal
- describe at least four of the six functions of the website, e.g. search for data, create metadata, publish metadata, identify community-specific resources via a theme Channel, identify and post data acquisition partnership opportunities
- discuss the benefits of participating with geodata.gov
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- geodata.gov demo or hands-on
| - explore the website
- successfully locate desired information
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- participating in geodata.gov
| - insert ISO Topic Categories into their metadata collections as Theme_Keywords
- publish geospatial resources via the website
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| - discuss the value of the “Market Place”
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CSDGM Standard - general | - recognize that the standard is extensive because it must support a wide range of geospatial data types, e.g. GIS, imagery, CAD, dbases, field notes and photographs
- describe the general content of the CSDGM or the ISO 19115/19139
- differentiate between a Section, Compound Element, and Data Element
- Acknowledge and apply information format requirements such as date
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- CSDGM Graphic Representation diagrams
| - determine the conditionality of any element
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- quick review of the CSDGM
| - describe the content of the primary sections of the CSDGM
- describe the content of three of the five supporting sections
- express Bounding_Coordinates in the required format
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- using the CSDGM Greenbook
| - locate the definition of any element
- utilize FAQs and example metadata
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| - describe the content of each primary section of the CSDGM
- determine applicability of remaining standard sections to documenting specific data sets
- describe how using ‘template' approach can simplify and expedite metadata creation
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Quality Metadata – general review | - differentiate between minimally compliant and quality metadata
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| - list five rules for writing quality metadata
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- Metadata Quick Guide review
| - write a complete Title and Abstract
- identify one use for Supplemental_Information
- determine when to provide an Entity_&_Attribute Overview_Description vs. a Detailed_Description
- describe special values for two CSDGM elements that will facilitate transition to ISO and/or utility of the record within Geodata.gov, e.g., provide multiple Online_Linkage values (data viewing, data download, web-mapping services); use of ISO Topic Categories as Theme_Keywords
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Metadata Tools – general review | - determine their best metadata tool options
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| Hands-on Metadata Creation: hard copy forms and exercises | - complete the form or exercise using their own data resources
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Hands-on Metadata Creation: computer | |
- software specific instruction
| - locate the software for access or purchase
- explore and generally operate the software
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| - parse their own metadata
- interpret the error report
- edit the metadata record
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- digital template/select section
| - complete the same template of subset of elements for their own data resources
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| - complete a full metadata record for their own data resources
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Geospatial data discovery and access via NSDI Clearinghouse or GOS Portal | - discuss the purpose of the NSDI clearinghouse
- using the search interface, successfully discover and access geospatial metadata posted to a NSDI clearinghouse or GOS Portal
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Optional Modules |
Making Metadata Part of the Process | - present the business case for metadata to their administration
- create an organizational metadata template (pertinent fields and some core content)
- implement at least two changes in their data development workflow that incorporates metadata creation
- draft a metadata creation and management guideline document
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Transition to ISO | - explain the relationship between FGDC, ANSI, and ISO
- cite two reasons for implementing the ISO standard
- cite two new elements or features provided by the ISO standard
- recognize that agencies should continue to create CSDGM format metadata
- outline steps for preparing for the transition to ISO, e.g. inform admin and technical staff of the pending change, include ISO Topic Categories as Theme_Keywords, monitor the dgiwg metadata website, participate in calls for review
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Feature-level Metadata | - extract features from an existing geospatial database and generate metadata for each
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Creating Functional Templates | - create an organizational, theme, or project specific metadata template by extracting all pertinent metadata fields from the CSDGM and identifying those fields that will require standardized language
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