1. CARMA Metadata Vancouver - December 2008

3. Data vs MetaData?

4. What is Meta Data "Data about data" Metadata is used to facilitate the understanding, characteristics, and management usage of data. Examples: Who collected the data? where was it collected? what's the data all about? What is meta-data doing for us? What its not i.e. the actual data

5. Just the data

6. … and now adding some MetaData

7. A better analogy

8. Background Chose to go with ArcticNet (at Calgary in July) ArcticNet is a "Web-based metadata system“ Hosted out of U. Waterloo Limited to specific generic fields Doesn't cover off everything Since Calgary

9. Ryan - “Pilot” Experience What worked, what didn't work, problems Keywords and why they are needed –The short term –The long term

10. How does it work (for new entries) Create an account  ============ Add your meta-data Keeping meta-data up to date Searching

11. www.polardata.ca

12. How does it work (for new entries) Create an account Add your meta-data  ============ Keeping meta-data up to date Searching

13. Click New Entry

14. Enter the data

15. Complete entry & save

16. Option for offline entry Word template exists Still responsible to put it online

17. Ken - Good meta data Read the “Input Assistance” tab Review other entries

18. Keywords Must use CARMA list Example “Bluenose West Herd” Example “Parasite” Will facilitate searching

19. How does it work (for new entries) Create an account Add your meta-data Keeping meta-data up to date <======== Searching

20. When to enter? Projects in progress can be entered Carma funding tie-in

21. Searching

22. Search – Match List

23. Entry deadline – January 2009

24. Further assistance Documentation Contact Ken/Ryan Contacting ArcticNet (when, why)

25. Questions? Where do I store data that's not covered by Arctic Net? Does it link to publications? What is the Geographical tie-in?

26. Meta Data Long Term Links between field manuals and meta data Ties to actual data storage Other questions?