2008 EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project Geospatial Metadata: Introduction Module 1: Introduction & Overview of the FGDC CSDGM

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 2 Training Structure Introductory Training Modules 1.Overview of the FGDC CSDGM (this module) 2.FGDC Compliancy 3.Metadata Development Solutions a.Developing a ‘metadata implementation’ b.Using templates & tools 4.NAP of ISO 19139/19115 Materials Sample metadata xml Demonstrations Key websites, ArcCatalog, EPA Metadata Editor (EME) Review questions (with prizes) Example: what are we talking about today?

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 3 Learning Objectives After completing the introductory training, the student can: Describe the FGDC CSDGM, what ‘compliancy’ is, and what is required for ‘compliancy’ Describe why and how a template is used, as well as how to create a template Describe how to use the EPA Metadata Editor (EME) Describe the North American Profile (NAP) of ISO 19115/19139 and the relationship to the FGDC CSDGM It is assumed that the student already understands: What metadata is and why it is important Additional information on these 2 topics is available at training-program/online-lessons#metadatahttp:// training-program/online-lessons#metadata

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 4 Training Structure Overall Goal: Improve the process of developing and sharing high-quality metadata: Easier Faster Better More consistently More often….. Your trainers Jessica Zichichi Caroline Roberts

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 5 FGDC CSDGM Overview What is the FGDC CSDGM? Metadata standard published in June 1994 by FGDC and updated in Version 2 is the current US Federal Metadata standard (Executive Order 12096) Large, but flexible standard (e.g., free text fields) Typically exchanged in XML text format and presented using a stylesheet More information: How is it structured? Comprised of 10 ‘sections’  7 major sections and 3 supporting sections Sections contain elements  Compound Elements  Data Elements  334 elements in the standard! Example: Washington, DC U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 6 FGDC CSDGM Structure Major FGDC CSDGM Sections Section 1: Identification Information  Title, abstract, purpose, currency, spatial extent, keywords, access and use constraints Section 2: Data Quality Information  Attribute and positional accuracy, completeness, processing steps Section 3: Spatial Data Organization  Spatial representation (point, vector, raster, or indirect methods [e.g., location]) Section 4: Spatial Reference Information  Horizontal (and vertical if appropriate) coordinate system definition Section 5: Entity and Attribute Information  Types of entities, their attributes, domains for attribute values (overview, detailed, or both) Section 6: Distribution Information  Distribution contact, resource type (downloadable, live data, etc), liability, fees (if any) Section 7: Metadata Reference Information  Metadata contact, metadata date, metadata standard used

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 7 FGDC CSDGM Structure Supporting FGDC CSDGM Sections Section 8: Citation Information  the recommended reference to be used for the data set Section 9: Time Period Information  information about the date and time of an event. Section 10: Contact Information  identity of, and means to communicate with, person(s) and organization(s) associated with the data set. Example USEPA, Office of Environmental Information 2006 EPAs Web Feature Service for the Facility Registry System

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 8 FGDC Metadata Compliancy Example of how a supporting section works  The graphical image map (

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 9 FGDC CSDGM Structure

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 10 FGDC CSDGM Structure Metadata Content & Stylesheets Demonstration example_stylesheet.xml

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 11 Some General FGDC CSDGM Guidelines Start metadata early in the data development process Write an informative title (theme, place, time, purpose.) Write an informative abstract (but don’t make it too long!) Document constraints appropriately  Access constraints: who should be able to access the resource?  Use constraints: what are the limitations of use once the resource has been accessed? Use keywords effectively  Think broadly and narrowly  Sometimes a specific keyword can help others find your record if you share it in a catalog Check your metadata!  Spelling  Defaults from various tools  Accuracy

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 12 Some General FGDC CSDGM Guidelines Think about what’s important to your organization  Focusing on basics (sections 1 and 7)? abstract, purpose, constraints, contact information  Ensuring information on data quality is present (section 2)? positional accuracy omissions, known errors, processing steps  Documenting spatial reference information (section 4)? horizontal, vertical coordinate system  Ensuring that complete attribute information is present (section 5)?  Providing access to or distributing your data (section 6)?  All of the above?

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 13 FGDC CSDGM Metadata Resources Some key resources for making your metadata journey easier FGDC CSDGM Workbook  FGDC Publications List  Metadata Quick Guide Top Ten Metadata Errors Institutionalizing Metadata CSDGM Graphical Image Map  ESRI Metadata Web Help  me=About_metadata me=About_metadata NOAA Training Materials 

EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project 14 What is the FGDC CSDGM made up of? A.Sections B.Elements C.Compound elements D.All of the above Name a section of the FGDC CSDGM and identify what is supposed to go in it. In which section of the CSDGM would you document constraints on accessing or using your data set? A.Metadata Reference Information B.Identification Information C.Data quality Information D.Entity and Attribute Information FGDC CSDGM Structure