Metadata

What is metadata?

Metadata is the context that gives information a richer identity and forms the foundation for relationships between data.

Name three benefits of metadata.

Metadata saves time, keeps you organized, and helps maximize file usage.

How is metadata like a painting?

Without metadata, a painting is just an image; metadata provides the context, categorization, and administration needed to appreciate and use it effectively.

What is descriptive metadata?

It is basic information about an object, such as the who, what, where, and when.

Give examples of descriptive metadata for a painting.

Artist’s name, title, medium, size, creation date, and a brief description.

What is structural metadata?

Metadata that categorizes objects to fit into a larger system and establishes relationships with other objects.

What is administrative metadata?

Metadata that tracks history, ownership, rights, licenses, and permissions of an object.

Why is metadata important?

It enables organization, provides context, supports storytelling, and allows effective file management.