[Sigia-l] Dublin Core and meta-tag length

[Jim Mathias]

We do a fair amount of work around metadata standards for Nat'l/state
libraries and governments.  What many U.S. State/Federal Agencies
frequently will do is take a metadata standard, like Dublin Core, and
modify it slightly to enhance relevance and to satisfy the needs of
their core user communities.  

Should anyone care, my suggestion has always been to support standards
wherever and whenever possible.  If necessary, modify...but don't
reinvent the wheel.  For years, Standards-Bodies have worked tirelessly
to establish these standards for our benefit.  And today, there's a
metadata standard for just about everything. USE THEM! 

Jim Mathias
Blue Angel Technologies, Inc.
Jim.Mathias at BlueAngelTech.com
www.BlueAngelTech.com



> I agree with Lars. The question you should ask is what your needs are.
There
> are plenty of organisations that have tried to develop metadata
standards.
> The thing is that every situation requires different needs. Therefore
you
> almost always will need to alter these 'standards' anyway.
>
> Take a look at this list: http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/meta.html
>
>
> Best regards
> Stig Andersen
>
> DR/Danish Broadcasting Corporation
> Senior Information Architect
> P: +45 35 20 33 35
> M: +45 23 42 36 77
> E: stan at dr.dk
>
>