CARMA Metadata Vancouver - December 2008
Data vs MetaData?
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
Just the data
… and now adding some MetaData
A better analogy
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
Ryan - “Pilot” Experience What worked, what didn't work, problems Keywords and why they are needed –The short term –The long term
How does it work (for new entries) Create an account ============ Add your meta-data Keeping meta-data up to date Searching
How does it work (for new entries) Create an account Add your meta-data ============ Keeping meta-data up to date Searching
Click New Entry
Enter the data
Complete entry & save
Option for offline entry Word template exists Still responsible to put it online
Ken - Good meta data Read the “Input Assistance” tab Review other entries
Keywords Must use CARMA list Example “Bluenose West Herd” Example “Parasite” Will facilitate searching
How does it work (for new entries) Create an account Add your meta-data Keeping meta-data up to date <======== Searching
When to enter? Projects in progress can be entered Carma funding tie-in
Searching
Search – Match List
Entry deadline – January 2009
Further assistance Documentation Contact Ken/Ryan Contacting ArcticNet (when, why)
Questions? Where do I store data that's not covered by Arctic Net? Does it link to publications? What is the Geographical tie-in?
Meta Data Long Term Links between field manuals and meta data Ties to actual data storage Other questions?