Making Metadata Work For Your National Climate Data Center Asheville NC February 2006 Lynda Wayne US Federal Geographic Data Committee / GeoMaxim Mike Moeller NOAA Coastal Services Center / Perot Systems

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Objectives After the workshop, students can: effectively read and comprehend metadata make the business case for metadata discriminate between minimal and quality metadata develop a metadata template that uses a range of mandatory, conditional, & optional CSDGM elements select and access metadata software locate and access online resources

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You What IS Metadata? Data ‘reporting’ WHO created the data? WHAT is the content of the data? WHEN was it created? WHERE is it geographically? HOW was the data developed? WHY was the data developed?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You What IS Metadata? title supplemental information abstract time period author sources (file) size

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You What IS Metadata? entity attributes

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Let’s Make Metadata Turn to your neighbor and document the following: Title name Theme Keywords work & interests areas Supplemental Information unique interest, event, or quality

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata as a Data Component Metadata Title Originator Purpose Abstract Geographic Extent Time Period of Content Sources Used Process Description Positional Accuracy Entities and Attributes……. phenomena map / image / database metadata abstraction content context DATA

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You DATA map (content) metadata (context) Metadata: Building Block of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure access share use search download describe publish assess apply

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata: Building Block of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure …a set of actions and new ways of accessing, sharing and using geographic data that enables far more comprehensive analysis of data to help decision-makers choose the best course(s) of action. National Spatial Data Infrastructure map (content) metadata (context) NSDI use share access

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata: Building Block of the Your Own Spatial Data Infrastructure map (content) metadata (context) My SDI use share access

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata the Awful Geospatial Data Producers perceive metadata as: time consuming excessive for the benefits of others Geospatial Managers perceive metadata as: non-productive costly (time, training, software) derive classify collect planimetricimagery analysis alternative committee review PLAN charette metadata?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata the Magnificent Metadata can support: data management project management If it is: considered a component of the data created during data development populated with rich content derive classify collect planimetricimagery analysis alternative committee review PLAN charette meta

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management via Metadata Data Accountability Discovery & Re-use Maintenance & Update Data Liability

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Data Maintenance and Update Maintenance Are the data current? older than? prior to significant change ? Are the data valid? newer sources? better methods? Update Contact information Distribution policies, availability, pricing URLS ISO Topic Categories New derivations

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Data Discovery and Re-use Marketing metadata in the past… If you create metadata, other people can discover your data If you create metadata, you can find your own data New and improved message…

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Data Discovery and Re-use Data discovery by themes / attributes geographic extent temporal character methods contributors quality Discoverable data is usable data

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Data Accountability Exercise in data comprehension: What do you know? What don’t you know? What should you know? Are you willing to associate yourself with the metadata record?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Data Accountability Repeatable process: methods variables parameters Defensible process: public participation decision-making GIS-savvy public Metadata can be crafted to preserve individual accountability in team projects

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Data Accountability Return on Investment Catalog assessment: # times occurs as inhouse source # times occurs as external source significance of source contribution To facilitate discovery: standardized titling schemes preferred citation w/in Use Constraints

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Data Liability Metadata is declaration of: Purpose originator’s application of the data ? ontological pedigree Use Constraints appropriate and inappropriate utility of the data Completeness what is missing from the data Distribution Liability explicit liability of the producer and assumed liability of the consumer What to do… What not to do…

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Project Management via Metadata PROJECT PLANNING DELIVERABLES COMMON LANGUAGE PROJECT MONITORING

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Project Management: Project Planning Project design document: description / intent geo & temporal extent source data attribute requirements Benefits: expectations outlined integrated into process provide medium to record progress

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Project Management: Project Monitoring Monitor: status QA/QC measures changes Requires that the metadata be actively maintained and reviewed. time milestones

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Project Management: Common Language for Multi-participants Common reference for: descriptors & parameters keywords, vocabularies & thesauri contact information attributes distribution information If reviewed regularly by all participants, improved opportunity for coordinating: source data analytical methods new information template

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Project Management: Contract Deliverables Metadata is a data component therefore part of any data deliverable Clearly specify your metadata requirement via a metadata: classification/validation schema, e.g. ‘level’ of metadata template specification manual Provide a sample record if possible

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Conclusions If created with utility in mind, metadata can serve multiple roles: and this is only human utility of metadata… archivist preserve lineage accountant preserve investment developer document process manager track progress contributors communicate consumer locate, assess, access data

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Data Management: Reality Check Discussion Questions: Which of these data and project management metadata applications are you most likely to use and why? Are there additional metadata applications that would serve your organization?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Making Metadata Part of the Process New tools enable us to better integrate metadata creation into the data development process

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Making Metadata Part of the Process If metadata were collected throughout the data process… 1.more accurate (no guessing) 2.more details 3.better decision-making. metadata

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Making Metadata Part of the Process But what can I do to better incorporate metadata into the data development process?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Make the business case: preserve data investments limit data liability manage data resources find new data resources easier data transfer more efficient data distribution step one: build adminstrative support

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Emphasize individual benefits: reduce workload..in the long term field fewer data inquiries document personal contributions step two: build technical support

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Support your staff include in job descriptions & performance measures provide staff support tools training step two: build technical support

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Organizational templates identify pertinent fields populate fixed fields standardized language distribution methods standards used build source and contact libraries step three: build templates

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You step four: distribute the effort Identification Information title abstract purpose time period of content keywords completeness Attribute Information attribute labels/domains Data Quality Attribute Information compilation accuracies compilation processes source files field check accuracies analytical processes attribute values Data Processing Data Planning Data Analysis manager technicians analysts

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Managers Can WRITE metadata data planning fields titleabstract purpose geographic extentkeywords and many more… and manage the effort metadata coordination metadata enforcement step five: lead by example

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Establish policies: mandate use of standards and templates develop boilerplate metadata deliverable language for data contractors require units to publish their metadata publish metadata SOP to document policies and procedures step six: policies and procedures

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Implementation Issues What are the roadblocks to metadata implementation within your organization?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Operational Content To fully realize the operational value of metadata it is important to utilize standardized vocabularies and provide rich content. The following content recommendations support: internal data access project monitoring ISO transition geodata.gov participation …see Handout ‘Metadata Quick Guide’

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Operational Content: Internal Data Access Title Mini abstracts Minimum: where, what, when Best Practice: who, why, resolution, filename, source Supplemental Information Include internal referencing information project acronyms regional/disciplinary references

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Operational Content: Internal Data Access Theme and Place Keywords internal and external thesauri/vocabularies Process Contacts record as part of Process Steps Distribution: Resource Description internal data/document references such publication numbers, PINs or other cryptic references

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Operational Content: Project Monitoring Attribute Accuracy Positional Accuracy Process Steps Prescribe content (template) Assign responsibilities Actively maintain/review

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Operational Content: ISO Transition Theme Keyword Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO Topic Categories Include one or more Topic Categories: boundariesoceans health transportation economy society elevationfarming location biotastructure environment utilitiesCommunication intelligenceMilitary geoscientificInformation inlandWaters imageryBaseMapsEarthCover planningCadastre climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Operational Content: geodata.gov Online Linkage repeatable field used to determine content type metadata, downloadable data, WMS, ArcIMS Linkage TypeInclude metadata serverstandard.html downloadable dataftp:// or.zip,.tgz,.gz,.dxf,.eoo, etc. WMS‘getmap’ request w/ layer name, vers., image format, SRS ArcIMShttp:// /image/

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Writing Quality Metadata Practice what I preach.. Using an actual data set, write a quality: Title: Abstract: We’ll use these later when creating metadata.

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You How Do I Create Metadata? Steps to Success: 1.Understand the organization and content of the CSDGM 2.Learn to use the CSDGM Workbook (aka The Greenbook) 3.Select a metadata editor tool 4.Apply the CSDGM to your data

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Overview The CSDGM documents: digital geospatial data imagerydigital land surveys GIS filesgeographic databases MANY fields will not be applicable to your data Your mission Your mission is to understand the standard well-enough to model it for your own use.

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Overview Standard is organized into seven primary sections There are three ‘supporting’ sections that repeat within the primary sections: citation a standardized way to cite the data and source data time period information a standardized way to record dates contacts a standardized way to document contacts

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Overview 1. Identification Information General bibliographic information including: title, originator, data contact, status, date, time period of content, abstract, purpose, keywords, geographic location 2. Data Quality Information Lineage and data assessments sources, process methods, accuracy, data processing contact

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Overview 3. Spatial Data Organization Data format: vector, point, raster 4. Spatial Reference Information Coordinate system parameters: horizontal / vertical coordinate system, projection, datum

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Overview 5. Entity and Attribute Information Database design entities, attributes, domains, description of data values 6. Distribution Information How to acquire the data distribution contact, available formats, online distribution website, costs

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Overview 7. Metadata Reference Information General information about the metadata record itself metadata contact, metadata standard used, metadata creation date, metadata review date

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Overview But that wasn’t enough for some people like Ted.. Extensions: added elements to the CSDGM Remote Sensing Extension Profiles content requirements for specific elements may included added elements as well Biological Profile Shoreline Profile

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Mine the Metadata Exercise Use your new understanding of the CSDGM to navigate through the sample metadata record and find answers to a set of questions.

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Workbook AKA The Greenbook, it provides: background information about the development and purpose of the CSDGM explanation of the organization of the CSDGM FAQs about specific elements sample values for specific elements instructions on creating Profiles and Extensions sample Metadata a glossary of terms the CSDGM Workbook is your best metadata friend

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata Tools How do I determine the best metadata tool? Does your organization provide a tool that meets specific data management objectives? Does your GIS software provide an internal metadata editor? Do you need a tool that supports one or more CSDGM Profiles or Extensions? Do you need to document data resource beyond those managed within your GIS? Do you need a tool that is easily distributed to partners? What features are most important to you? auto-capture of information bundling of metadata with data creation and use of templates easy to use interface robust help systems and tutorials

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata Tools What metadata editors are available? Freeware: tkme/xtme USGS, supports all profiles/extensions, well-maintained MetaVist USFS, desktop, supports biological profile MERMAid NOAA CSC, online utility supports biological and shoreline profiles

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata Tools What metadata editors are available? Commercial SMMS (Intergraph GeoMedia and stand-alone) auto capture from multiple file types, contact/source libraries, data exploration utilities ArcCatalog metadata ‘synchronized’ w/data, ability to enclose documents, metadata bundled with data export Blue Angel highly customizable, supports non-geospatial metadata

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata Tools What other metadata tools are available? Parsing and Validation Metadata Parser (mp) checks for conformance to CSDGM specified: conditionality (are all mandatory elements are populated?) data formats element domains mp batch batch processor shareware from Intergraph Chew N Spit (cns) Rectifies indentation Inserts capitalization and underbars FGDC ‘compliant’ metadata must pass mp!

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata Tools What other metadata tools are available? Parsing and Validation error2htm provides user-friendly interpretation of mp error report dbfmeta converts dbase to CSDGM Entity Attribute elements mq provides interface for editing large, diverse collections of metadata

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata Tools Forms hardcopy or online

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Metadata Validation Tools mp - Metadata Parser Checks for CSDGM syntax –Element names –Mandatory elements –Element content (domains and logical consistency) Embeds tags for NSDI Clearinghouse Distribution cns – Chew ‘N Spit Rectifies indentation Inserts capitalization and underbars FGDC ‘compliant’ metadata must pass mp!

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Elements

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Elements

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Elements

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Elements Turn to page 35 in the Green Book

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Elements

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Elements Calendar Dates YYYYMMDD Time of Day HHMMSSSS Coordinates Lat/Lon Decimal Degrees Network addresses & file names Service://hostname:port/path/filename

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Production Rules

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Production Rules

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Production Rules

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Production Rules

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Production Rules

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Production Rules

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section One: Identification Elements you use to ‘shop’ for a data set of interest: WHO ?title, originator, publication date WHAT ?abstract, keywords WHERE ?geographic extent, browse graphic WHEN ?time period of content HOW?access/use constraints, status

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Eight: Citation Information Traditional elements used to document publications. Used for the data set you are documenting and source data sets. Originatorresponsible party Publication Datedate made available Titlewhat, when, where and more Presentation Form GIS file, imagery, dbase, etc. Online Linkagesview, download, WMS, etc.

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Nine: Time Period Information Fields used to document various dates referenced through out the metadata including : Identification Information: Data Citation Publication Date Data Quality Information: Source Data Citation Publication Date Data Quality Information: Source Time Period of Content Data Distribution Information: Data Availability Options include: Single Date Range of Dates Multiple Dates

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Ten: Contact Information Contact information for individuals referenced through out the metadata record including: Identification Information: Data Set Contact Data Quality Information: Process Step Contact Data Distribution Information: Distribution Contact Metadata Information: Metadata Contact

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Two: Data Quality How was the data set developed? Source Information Data processing What checks were made of the data set? Logical Consistency Positional Accuracy Attribute Accuracy

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Three: Spatial Data Organization Point, Line, or Vector?

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FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Four: Spatial Reference Information Coordinate System

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FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Five: Entity & Attribute Information Database Description

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Six: Distribution Information How can I get the data set? Distribution Contact Information Available Formats (digital and hardcopy) Standard and Custom Order Processes Online option Offline media Distribution Liability Fees

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Section Seven: Metadata Information Elements you use to ‘shop’ for a data set of interest: WHO wrote the metadata record WHAT metadata standard was used? WHEN was the metadata created/updated? Is the metadata available? metadata access and use constraints

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Transition to ISO Metadata Standardized Metadata Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) Vers. 2.0 remains current US standard International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) standard completed US adoption in progress

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You 1.Content CSDGM similar and new elements Domains and conditionality Essential or core metadata 2.Format UML / XML Multi-level metadata What’s new with ISO metadata?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You CSDGM Similar Elements same Metadata Standard Name new terminology and definitions CSDGM = Originator ISO = Responsible Party w/ Role = originator custodian owner publisher…. ISO Metadata: Content

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You New (non-CSDGM) Elements International elements Data / Metadata Language Extended elements CSDGM = geographic and temporal extent ISO = geographic, temporal, & vertical extent Lacking elements ISO Topic Category – 19 standardized subject categories to facilitate data discovery ISO Metadata: Content

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Domains and Conditionality Fewer mandatory elements Core contains only 7 mandatory elements Fixed domains and code lists in place of free text to control vocabulary and improve discovery Responsible Party - Role and Topic Categories represented as codes Role = Originator (006) Topic Category = Transportation (018) More optional elements ISO Metadata: Content

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You ISO Metadata: Content ISO Topic Categories enable discovery by topic within geodata.gov enable notification of Data Community Stewards facilitate translation of CSDGM metadata to ISO format boundariesoceans health transportation economy society elevationfarming location biotastructure environment utilitiesCommunication intelligenceMilitary geoscientificInformation inlandWaters imageryBaseMapsEarthCover planningCadastre climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You ISO Core Metadata 22 basic metadata elements comprise essential metadata for all geospatial data digital data maps and charts text Element conditionality mandatory conditional optional all national profiles of ISO must include the core ISO Metadata: Content

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You ISO Metadata: Core Elements Dataset titleSpatial representation type Dataset reference dateReference system Dataset responsible partyLineage statement Geographic locationOn-line resource Dataset languageMetadata file identifier Dataset character setMetadata standard name Dataset topic categoryMetadata standard version Spatial resolutionMetadata language AbstractMetadata character set Distribution formatMetadata point of contact Additional extent info (vert / temp)Metadata date stamp **mandatory

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Building the national profile Upgrade conditionality Extend codelists Establish codelists coreelements extensions ISO Metadata: New Content

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You ISO Metadata: UML Model

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You ISO Metadata: XML Schema

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You the good news…. XML supports consistent and robust implementation via software tools Format and exchange - current implementation - txt, doc, db file, etc. - exchange format is txt Internal metadata harvesting and other automated features ISO Metadata: Implications

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You more good news…. Multi-level metadata Data Series - wetlands Dataset - Paducah wetlands Feature Type - marsh Feature Instance - Mandy’s Marsh Attribute Type - salinity Attribute Instance - actual % water salinity ISO Metadata: Implications

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You the not-so-great news …. Standard can no longer be ‘read’ by most geospatial data developers greater dependency on tools lack of direct contact difficult for some metadata creators - analogous to moving from command line to GUI ISO Metadata: Implications

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Crosswalks drafted for: CSDGM Vers. 2.0 Dublin Core, others Conversion software in development: FGDC sponsored effort with Intergraph /SMMS for standalone ESRI has drafted for ArcCatalog What about legacy metadata?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Now…. 1. Continue creation using CSDGM vers.2 !!! 2. Use ISO-poised software ESRI ArcCatalog Intergraph / SMMS MetaD, FGDC/Polytechnic University Catalunya 3. Add Topic Categories as theme keywords with ‘ ISO Category ’ as keyword thesaurus 4. Monitor FGDC website for news, materials, and training opportunities How do I prepare?

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Soon… 1.Educate and inform your organization that a migration, and assistance, is in the future 2.Develop a metadata conversion plan using crosswalks and conversion software 3.Adopt ‘CSDGM vers. 3.0’ when finalized How do I prepare?

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FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Why Metadata? Utilizing External Data….

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Why metadata? Be a part of the BIG picture Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) - coordinates national geospatial data development National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) - creation and distribution of seamless national geospatial data Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) - creation and distribution of seamless global geospatial data

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Why metadata? NSDI Framework Data - cooperatively-designed data dictionaries for seven key ‘reference’ themes Elevation and Bathymetry Hydrography Geodetic Control Cadastral Transportation Governmental Units Orthoimagery

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You state / local national Why metadata? NSDI Clearinghouse Network - international network of metadata distribution ‘nodes’ FGDC EROS ESRI NRCS NOAA CSC ALASKA GDC international NCDC NGDC NWS CSC query available metadata records user portal gateways nodes Geospatial One-Stop Other Metadata Services WMS OARS WAFS

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Why metadata? NSDI Geospatial One Stop metadata and links to data data view and webmapping services data acquisition plans - marketplace thematic communities …..fast tracking the NSDI

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You National Geospatial Programs Office FGDC Geospatial One-stop National Map data access coordination national state local private metadata services community policies standards partnerships

FGDC / NOAA NCDCMaking Metadata Work For You Who creates metadata? Officially Federal organizations producing digital geospatial data Federally funded projects that produce digital geospatial data Morally and practically Anybody that creates digital data It’s the right thing to do!