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METADATA STANDARDS AND XML

LIS 632
Course Description

An overview of the design and use of metadata for resource description and retrieval in digital environments. Learn to implement and evaluate standard schemes used in cultural heritage, commercial and other contexts including Dublin Core, MODS, VRA and others. Issues of information behavior, interoperability, quality control, vocabulary control and project management are covered.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.81

1.83% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.94% from Historical

A Rate
74.07%

-4.86% from Historical

Class Size
27

54.29% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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