Training Structure
This module offers a comprehensive overview of metadata creation, focusing on best practices and tools available to simplify the process. Key topics include the development of metadata implementation strategies tailored to agency needs, the creation and use of templates for efficient metadata production, and insights into the EPA Metadata Editor (EME). Participants will learn about essential considerations, standardization requirements, and various metadata editing tools, all aimed at improving consistency and compliance with regulations like FGDC. Ideal for professionals looking to enhance their metadata practices effectively.
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Training Structure • Agenda • Metadata Creation Considerations • Metadata Development Solutions • Developing a ‘Metadata Implementation’ • EPA Example • Creating and Using Templates • Using the EPA Metadata Editor (EME) • Materials • Metadata Tools Comparison Sheet • Sample Template
Learning Objectives • After completing this module the student can: • Describe what tools are available to make metadata production easier • List some considerations for creating a metadata implementation • Describe what a metadata implementation is and what it is not • Describe what a template is and how to create and use one • Describe how to use the EPA Metadata Editor (EME)
Metadata Creation Considerations • FGDC Compliancy is likely not be the only ‘requirement’ for your records • Geospatial One Stop (GOS) • Resource Types • Correct online linkage associations • ISO Keywords • Catalog implementations with validation turned “on” • Title • Publisher • ISO Keywords • Resource type • Agency Requirements/Needs • Security Information • Keywords • Distribution Liability • The resulting picture can be confusing!
Metadata Development Solutions • How can I make this process easier? • Define an ‘implementation’ for your agency that can meet all needs at once • Develop a template for your group/agency • Determine which tools can best meet your needs (EPA Metadata Editor developed for EPA; can be extended) • The combination of these will vary based on your metadata needs
Metadata Implementations • What is a metadata implementation? • FGDC CSDGM ‘interpretation’ • Standardizes how a group produces metadata • Defines wording for some free-text fields • May have additional requirements • Not an extension or profile • No new elements; clarity for existing fields only • Why is this important? • Improves consistency across offices • Reduces confusion: all requirements in one standard • EPA’s Implementation • Requires the use of five sections rather than two • Includes all requirements for different needs • FGDC Compliancy • ESRI Catalog requirements • GOS requirements • Agency Concerns
Metadata Implementations EPA’s Geospatial Metadata Technical Specificationhttp://www.epa.gov/geospatial/policies.html
Metadata Templates • What is a template? • Used as a basis for metadata development to save time in creating compliant metadata. • Provide default settings for information common to multiple datasets
Creating and Using a Template Import Metadata Button
Create Your Own Template You can create a template from scratch. - OR - If you have a pre-existing record associated with a data set that contains most of the documentation you need, this can be exported using the ‘Export Metadata’ button.
Metadata Editing Tools • What are my needs? • Freeware or commercial? • Types of files in need of metadata? • Easily distribute to others? • What features are important to you? • Desktop/web-based • Support for all FGDC CSDGM fields • Simple interface • Integrated with COTS products (ESRI) • Import capabilities • Automated pick lists & defaults • Customizable? • Clear requirements • Easy access to support/help
Some Common Metadata Editors • EPA Metadata Editor (EME) • ArcCatalog • NPS Metadata Tools and Editor • Three Tab Editor • DBFmeta • MetaVist • Many others!
EPA Metadata Editor (EME) • What is the EME 2.1? • Simple, flexible geospatial metadata editing tool • Based on 3-Tab approach used by the Coeur D’Alene tribe • Why was it developed? • Simplify metadata creation • Improve consistency • Meet EPA Geospatial Metadata Technical Specification Requirements • http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html
EPA Metadata Editor 2.1 DEMO of EME 2.1
Metadata Tools and Templates Resources • Some Key Resources for Peaceful Metadata Editing • Metaparser • http://geo-nsdi.er.usgs.gov/validation/ • http://geology.usgs.gov/tools/metadata/ • FGDC CSDGM Graphical Image Map • http://www.fgdc.gov/csdgmgraphical/index.html • Metadata Toolbox • http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.geoprocessing.filteredGateway&GPID=13 • Set Working Synchronizers • http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisdesktop/9.2/index.cfm?TopicName=Creating_and_updating_metadata • ESRI’s EDN site (for additional custom tools) • http://edn.esri.com • EPA’s Metadata Editor (EME) • http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html
Metadata Tools and Templates • Tools & Templates Quiz • What does a metadata implementation NOT provide? • A single description of all metadata requirements in one place • A way to avoid creating metadata • A means for improving metadata consistency across a large organization • A way to simplify metadata creation • If you have synchronizers turned off your metadata will not automatically be updated with information from the data set in ArcCatalog • True or False? • What can help make metadata process easier? • Templates • Developing an Implementation • Using Metadata Tools • All of the Above
