Dublin Core Records Kellie Meehlhause LI 862 Melissa Messina September 16, 2012 Introduction The purpose of this

document is to demonstrate my understanding of descriptive metadata record creation through the use of the Dublin Core metadata scheme and recommended encoding schemes for Dublin Core. I will first describe my process for completing the assignment, identifying issues I faced in creating each record and my methods for fixing them. I will then discuss what lessons I learned as well as any additional questions or concerns I still have. The document also contains all five completed records, which employ the following digital resource types: journal article, online tutorial, online magazine, dynamic content website, and web page with multiple contributors. Discussion My process for completing this project could best be described as a slow burn, meaning that it took me a long time to get started, but once I did, the records came together fairly quickly. Part of this slow start could be attributed to my own perfectionism; I wanted to make sure that I had the right digital resource types selected and Ive never been able to just pick one. Sometimes I would select an item and then discover that it didnt list all of the information I needed to create the information record, causing me to have to start over again. Even though all of my resources could be found on the Internet, the layout of each item on its respective page was different, leading to a scavenger hunt of sort just to find, say, the date issued or keywords

(which informed my subject entries). One technique that helped, however, was my understanding of HTML. I soon realized that if you right click on a page and select View source, the HTML code that pops up often includes metadata information under the tag <meta>. This approach was especially helpful when it came to the Webpage with multiple contributors record because the code included not only a description for the page but also the creator and an alternative title. Once I got over my perfectionism and was able to decide what specific items I wanted to use for my records, the process went much faster, albeit with a few bumps along the way. One of the most difficult steps for me was assigning a correct value to the Type and Format properties. Though a journal article can obviously be classified as text, Youtube videos and dynamic content websites are more difficult because the appropriate data wasnt listed always visible, even when I pulled up the HTML code. Thus, it was necessary to browse the DCMIType and IMT encoding schemes for definitions of the different types and formats. This took a lot of time and confusion because, for instance, InteractiveResource and MovingImage are not words I would typically use to describe dynamic content websites and online videos, respectively, but they are part of the encoding schemes controlled vocabulary. My difficulties here emphasize that metadata record creation is a lot like playing basketball, meaning that you need to continually practice and reassess your abilities before you can call yourself an expert. Nevertheless, I dont think I would have been able to overcome these technical difficulties were it not for Dublin Cores formulaic nature. While the values and refinements may be different, the 15 primary properties are broad and general enough for a wide range of resource types. Whether creating a record for an image, journal article, or website, you can

safely assume that the title, creator, subject, and type properties will more than likely be implemented. This standards helps to establish a sound foundation for all information records, and its no wonder that Dublin Core has been such a primary metadata standard for libraries. Summary and Conclusion After completing this assignment, I find that I have a newfound respect for metadata specialists and cataloguers in general. Creating different information records using Dublin Core takes a lot of patience and attention to detail. That being said, Im still curious about two things: (1) how, or if, Dublin Cores 15 properties will change in an age of born-digital items, and (2) how Dublin Core elements can be successfully combine with other metadata standards.

Resource Type: Journal Article Bodemer, B. B. (2012). The Importance of Search as Intertextual Practice for Undergraduate Research. College & Research Libraries, 73(4), 336-348. Retrieved from http://crl.acrl.org/content/73/4/336.
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The Importance of Search as Intertextual Practice for Undergraduate Research

Bodemer, Brett B.

Electronic information resource searching, Writing processes, Student research

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Resource Type: Online Tutorial Dilysho. (2009, Oct. 29). Learn Photoshop Online Photoshop Tutorial [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2My-5nkzaRQ.
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Learn Photoshop Online Photoshop Tutorial

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In order to learn Photoshop online you need to be familiar with the interface. This will make it easy for you to follow the different videos or courses you use. If you're unsure of what course to use, I recommend Learn Photoshop In Just 2 Hours, which is a great way to quickly master the basics of Photoshop.
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Resource Type: Online Magazine Rosen, R.J. (2012, Sept. 14). What to Make of Google's Decision to Block the Innocence of Muslims' Movie. The Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/09/what-to-make-of-googlesdecision-to-block-the-innocence-of-muslims-movie/262395/.
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What to Make of Google's Decision to Block the 'Innocence of Muslims' Movie

Rosen, Rebecca J.

The attacks on U.S. missions abroad this week have been a test for Google's "bias in favor of free expression.
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Resource Type: Dynamic Content Website Chandler, O.Y. (2012). Goodreads. Retrieved from http://www.goodreads.com/.
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Discover and share books you love on Goodreads, the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations!
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Resource Type: Web Page with Multiple Contributors Paiz, J.M., Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K., Anderson, M., Soderlund, L., Brizee, A., & Keck, R. (2012, May 30). General format. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
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Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style Guide

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Paiz, Joshua M., Angeli, Elizabeth, Wagner, Jodi, Lawrick, Elena, Moore, Kristen, Anderson, Michael, Soderlund, Lars, Brizee, Allen, and Keck, Russell APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition, second printing of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. Psychology--Authorship--Style manuals, Social Sciences--Authorship--Style manuals
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