PART I: METADATA CONCEPTS
1. Introduction
2. Defining, describing and expressing metadata
3. Data modelling
4. Metadata Standards
PART II: PURPOSES OF METADATA
5. Resource identification and description (Purpose 1)
6. Retrieving information (Purpose 2)
7. Managing information resources (Purpose 3)
8. Managing intellectual property rights (Purpose 4)
9. Supporting e-commerce and e-government (Purpose 5)
10. Information governance (Purpose 6)
PART III: MANAGING METADATA
11. Managing metadata
12. Taxonomies and encoding schemes
13. Very large data collections
14. Politics and ethics of metadata
David Haynes PhD MBCS FCLIP conducts research into Privacy and Metadata at the Department of Library and Information Science at City, University of London. He is also an Honorary Tutor at the Centre for Archives and Information Studies (CAIS) at the University of Dundee where he specialises in Metadata and Taxonomies. He has been involved in library and information consultancy and research for more than 35 years during which time he has worked on information retrieval, information policy and information governance issues, latterly specialising in privacy and data protection. He is Chair of the UK Chapter of ISKO, the International Society for Knowledge Organization.
Metadata has evolved from being a specialist interest to become a
mainstream topic of relevance to anyone concerned with accurate and
efficient information management. David Haynes has produced a
clear, comprehensive and timely overview of how metadata shapes our
digital age, why it’s a key organisational asset and how its value
can be released through the use of key standards and
technologies.
This is the second edition of a pioneering work originally
published in 2004. It is intended as a tutorial (rather than a
how-to do book) on metadata. Its basic strength is its clarity and
its sound theoretical considerations based on a deep knowledge of
the relevant literature combined with a comprehensive knowledge
about the application of metadata in different environments. The
author does not find that the definition of metadata as ‘data about
data’ sufficient. He argues that to understand this new concept it
is necessary to know about how informative objects or documents
have been described and catalogued by the different communities
that have developed specific systems and processes for this
purpose. The word ‘data’ in ‘metadata’ is widely interpreted as
information, information resource or information containing entity.
This allows inclusion of documentary materials in different formats
and on different media. A basic view underlying this book is that
metadata can only be defined and understood by its purposes or
uses. This corresponds with a view that I have put forward in
several publications: that the pragmatic approach to knowledge
organization is the most important. It may sound trivial, but still
this perspective has not broadly been understood and applied. The
book therefore contains 6 chapters devoted to 6 different purposes
of metadata. With regards to information retrieval it is argued
that ‘metadata has a key role to play in high-quality information
retrieval and is particularly important in clearly defined domains.
It also plays a key role in providing users with options for
searching on different attributes and for putting the search
queries into context.’The book contains fine introductions to
metadata modelling, models and standards and contains 4 chapters on
metadata management including ‘big data’ and a discussion of
political and ethical issues. It has a valuable reference list,
including references to many standards. David Haynes’ book presents
a highly qualified and useful introduction to metadata and deserves
to be used as a text in courses at iSchools and by professionals
working in museums, libraries, archives, publishing houses and
other contexts.
*Birger Hjørland*
David Haynes' Metadata for Information Management and Retrieval
provides an excellent overview that covers all of the main issues
relating to metadata and controlled vocabularies. Haynes deals with
key concepts such as resource description and information retrieval
in clear, practical terms, with real-life examples. The section on
the politics and ethics of metadata is timely and
thought-provoking. This book is a valuable resource for both
students and information professionals in the age of digital
libraries and big data.
*Murtha Baca, PhD*
Metadata in all its aspects. Metadata is one of those buzzwords
closely associated with digital content. However, like many other
catchy terms used for electronic resources, everyone talks about
metadata but few understand exactly what it means! In fact, and I
believe this is the reason why metadata still remains a difficult
concept to be fully grasped, most of the literature published
hitherto on the theme revolves around two aspects of metadata: its
technical properties and existing standards – without making a
clear point about the history, use, importance and impact of
metadata in the management of digital collections.This second and
timely expanded edition of Metadata for Information Management and
Retrieval covers, in a very accessible and straightforward
language, all the fundamental points which explain why metadata is
so relevant in today's electronic environment. By approaching the
theme from different although complementary angles, Dr. Haynes’
book makes the concept of metadata comprehensible to everyone,
shedding a new light on the management and curation of digital
objects. This book is an indispensable guide to be placed on our
shelves!
*Aquiles Brayner*
'The book is an informative resource for those who are new to
metadata and want a broad, general overview of its current
standards, purposes, contexts and issues.'
*Journal of Librarianship and Information Science*
'...the work effectively explains the term ”metadata,” is good at
showing the broad range of activities where metadata serves a key
role, and provides researchers with a useful guide to work done to
date. Recommended...Upper-division undergraduates through faculty
and professionals.'
- CHOICE
*CHOICE*
'It is as rigorous as before. It is also rewarding as a reference
text for an information and knowledge management professional like
myself with an enduring interest in the application of “cat and
class” principles, as I expect it will be for the most scientific
of metadata specialists. I can imagine the sense of professional
growth information professionals will feel by giving this book the
effort it deserves.'
- Dion Lindsay, Principal Consultant and Managing Director, Real
Knowledge Management
*k&im REFER*
'The main focus of the book is on the context of museums,
libraries, and archives. The exhaustive content will be fruitful
and informative for researchers, publishers, cataloguers, and
computer professionals who are interested in metadata usage for
information retrieval, record management, and developing
applications through metadata standards. It covers a range from
basic topics to applied discussions. The book tries to explore
various viewpoints related to the roles and usages of metadata in
the context of different research trends like social media, big
data, and linked data. Moreover, it is also useful for students new
to the topic or just seeking a better understanding of metadata. It
is highly recommended to be used as a tutorial on metadata.'
- Elaheh Hosseini, Department of Information Science & Knowledge
Studies and Amir Ghaebi, Dean of the Faculty of Psychology &
Educational Sciences, Alzahra University, Iran, INFORMATION
RESEARCH
*INFORMATION RESEARCH*
'This book is recommended for students in library science and
knowledge management programs for librarians and information
professionals who want a concise introduction to what metadata is
and the variety of uses to which it can be applied.'
— Joseph Dudley, Technical Services Quarterly
*Technical Services Quarterly*
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