Introduction to Metadata workshop scheduled for July

Description: Dublin Core, EAD, MODS, METS – it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when thinking about all the metadata standards used in today’s libraries. Attend this workshop for an introduction to the basic principles of metadata and how it is used to provide description of and access to information. Participants will have the opportunity to complete hands-on exercises using a variety of metadata standards. This workshop is approved for the NLC Cataloging Certificate Program. Audience: Library staff with some knowledge of cataloging. Date: July 21, 2011 Time: 9 AM-4 PM (Central Time) Location: Nebraska Library Commission, Lincoln Cost: No Charge To register, go to the Nebraska Library Commission Training Portal.