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Premium member Presentation Transcript THE METADATA LANDSCAPE State of Minnesota Viewpoint : Eileen Quam Information Architect Minnesota Office of Technology Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources eileen.quam@dnr.state.mn.us THE METADATA LANDSCAPE State of Minnesota Viewpoint Today’s Topics: Today’s Topics Metadata Overview Standards Some Definitions Web Metadata Dublin Core Metadata Standard Minnesota Web Metadata Standard TagGenTopics cont.: Topics cont. Controlled Vocabularies / Thesauri A Look at Search Engines North Star Search Inktomi/Ultraseek Search Engine North Star Portal Metadata application ThemesMetadata Overview: Metadata OverviewWhat is Metadata?: What is Metadata? Structured data about data - the story Originally coined in the 1960s Library cataloging is one example Information on food packages is another Vitamin content Ingredients Metadata Standards: Metadata Standards GIS: Geographical Information Service MARC: Machine Readable Cataloging, the library standard TEI: Text Encoding Initiative (SGML) Database fields Recordkeeping metadata Web metadata standards What Does Metadata Do?: Even good search engines need help Better descriptions Relevance ranking Consistent terminology What Does Metadata Do?What Else Does It Do?: Meta-meta Information about a resource adds value to resource discovery Information about the metadata itself in the form of qualifiers Fitness for use What Else Does It Do?Definitions: DefinitionsSome Definitions: Metadata Standard Standardized set of elements Defined rules/options for use Metadata Registry A registry of metadata standards Defines elements within sets Some DefinitionsMore Definitions: Metamodel A formal model of metadata Used in data warehousing Also for db information exchange ISO 11179 Metadata Repository Standard http://www.iso.ch/liste/JTC1SC32.html Metamodel that describes the standard in a data structure that can be stored on a computer More Definitions"Doing research on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal by pack rats and vandalized nightly.": "Doing research on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal by pack rats and vandalized nightly." — Roger EbertWeb Metadata: Web MetadataWeb Metadata Options: Web Metadata Options Garden-variety metatags no control, no consistency in application spammable, often ignored by search engines GILS Government Information Locator Service Federal standard - no longer supported Dublin Core Metadata: Dublin Core Metadata DCMI - Dublin Core Metadata Initiative DCMES - Dublin Core Metadata Element Set Started in 1995 Stu Weibel - godfather of metadata W3C, librarians, and techies working together D.C. Metadata Elements: D.C. Metadata Elements Title Creator/Author Contributors Subject/Keywords Description Publisher Dates: creation; last modified Identifier Resource type Format Relation Source Language Coverage RightsDC Metadata Example: DC Metadata Example <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Foundations Project summary</TITLE> <!-- Start Dublin Core - Do Not Modify Tags in This Block --> <meta name="DC.Title" content="Foundations Project summary"> <meta name="DC.Subject" scheme="AACR2" content="Foundations Project (Minn.)"> <meta name="DC.Subject" scheme="LIV-MN" content="Environmental education"> <LINK REL=SCHEMA.DC HREF="http://www.bridges.state.mn.us/servlet/lexico"> <meta name="DC.Description" content="Summary information about the State of Minnesota's Foundations Project, including focus, purpose, design and intended results."> <meta name="DC.Creator.PersonalName" scheme="AACR2" content="Quam, Eileen"> <meta name="DC.Publisher.CorporateName" scheme="AACR2" content="Minnesota. Dept. of Natural Resources"> <meta name="DC.Date.Creation" scheme="ISO 8601" content="1999-10-15"> et cetera ... TagGen Metatag Generator : TagGen Metatag Generator Simplifies addition of Dublin Core metadata Embeds tags directly into <head> portion of html doc Handles PDF files, or any others XML output capabilities Batch updatingWhat About XML?: What is XML? Separate content from presentation XSL for the latter Content = title, author, date …. Metadata! DTD: Document Type Definition Links standardized metadata elements like Dublin Core to document What About XML?Controlled vocabulary / Thesauri: Controlled vocabulary / ThesauriControlled Vocabularies: Controlled Vocabularies Controlled vocabulary Unambiguous language No synonyms or false hits Advantages of natural language covered by keyword searchingControlled vocab. cont.: Controlled vocab. cont. Gateway for retrieving more detailed information Provides comprehensive, targeted access to important concepts in the literature Highly requested Vocabulary Control Options: Vocabulary Control Options Classification systems Authority files Controlled term lists Uncontrolled term lists ThesauriClassification Systems: Classification Systems Follow an outline of knowledge Used to put an object in a specific place - in the traditional classification system each item has a single location Used to shelve books in a library, e.g. Library of Congress numbers; relates to primary subject heading in online catalog Not usually natural language Authority Files: Authority Files Sometimes called naming conventions Lists of terms in the preferred format for use Frequently have cross references Typically used for corporate names, personal names, or for geographic names THESAURI: THESAURI List of terms, cross-references, and scope notes Hierarchical nature Cross-references Anticipate synonyms – “See” refs Related concepts – “See also” refs Broader, narrower, related termsMN Thesaurus: MN Thesaurus Legislative Indexing Vocabulary Thesaurus used for MN web docs Located at: http://bridges.state.mn.us/servlet/lexico Simpler to use: CCE topics Located at: http://search.state.mn.us Choose appropriate terms and place in Dublin Core subject element in TagGenThesaurus Term - Example: Thesaurus Term - Example Mineral industries Scope note: Use for technical and economic works on mining, metallurgy, and minerals of economic value. For works dealing with mining, use Mining engineering. For descriptive and statistical works, use Mines and mineral resources. For works dealing with metallurgy, use Metallurgy. Used for Mines and mining Mining Narrow term Ceramic industries Broader term Industry Related term Mines and mineral resourcesSoftware That Embeds Vocabulary: Software That Embeds Vocabulary TagGen Metatag Generator TagGen Office comes with several vocabularies, including: Subject Tree developed by Washington State Illinois State subject tree - other states adopting General vocabularySearch Engines: Search EnginesA Look at Search Engines: A Look at Search Engines Relevance ranking Descriptions Browseable categories Offers controlled vocabulary Examples Yahoo North Star Search: http://search.state.mn.us North Star Search http://search.state.mn.us: Inktomi (formerly Ultraseek) is the State of Minnesota’s search engine 285 web sites indexed Nearly 400,000 documents Customizable search interface available to agencies North Star Search http://search.state.mn.usMarrying Controlled Vocabulary with Searching: Inktomi’s Content Classification Engine: Marrying Controlled Vocabulary with Searching: Inktomi’s Content Classification EngineContent Classification Engine (CCE) http://search.state.mn.us: Yahoo-style directory Topic hierarchy Top-levels visible on North Star search Click on topic to see deeper levels Examples Content Classification Engine (CCE) http://search.state.mn.usThesaurus and CCE: Thesaurus and CCE North Star Search and Portal LIV-MN is authority CCE follows LIV-MN terminology, though less granular WA-GILS subject tree spawned: State of IL subject tree These are similar to CCE topic layoutAnd Another Way to Embed Vocabulary: And Another Way to Embed Vocabulary Inktomi’s Content Classification Engine State of MN search engine example: North Star Search Follows state thesaurus (LIV-MN) terminology though less granular Subtopics on discrete search interfaces: Bridges searchSearching and CCE : Search by keyword brings up relevant CCE topics e.g. “nonpoint source pollution” can use topics or look at results list Search by topic start from North Star search search by subtopic -- deeper levels of CCE Search within topic, by keyword default within CCE Searching and CCE North Star Portal http://www.northstar.state.mn.us : North Star Portal http://www.northstar.state.mn.us North Star Portal: Themes Business Environment Government Health & Safety Learning & Education Living & Working Travel & Leisure North Star PortalNorth Star Portal: Themes Results linked from CCE topics Metadata template DC-based CCE topics pulled in for dc.subject selection North Star PortalWeb Metadata Guidelines: Web Metadata GuidelinesWeb Metadata Guidelines http://bridges.state.mn.us/bestprac/index.html : Web Metadata Guidelines http://bridges.state.mn.us/bestprac/index.html Introduction & Overview: Minnesota Metadata Guidelines Recommended Metadata Standards & Software Training Manual User Guide for Dublin Core Metadata TagGen Download Information TagGen Basic Instruction Guide Visual Help SheetsWeb Metadata Guidelines (cont.): Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.) Bibliographies Appendices Usability Studies Dublin Core Metadata and Controlled Vocabulary on Bridges Bridges User Interface Needs AssessmentWeb Metadata Guidelines (cont.): Granularity Add metadata to top page in folder (“index.html”) Studies indicated effective metadata added to about top 50% Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.)Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.): Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.) Appendices cont. Reports Thesaurus Dublin Core Metadata Report GILS Report RDF/XML Report Comprises the State of MN Web Metadata Standard Training availableMetadata Overview: Standards used Metadata – Dublin Core Controlled vocabulary/subject terms – LIV-MN or CCE Name authority – state standard? Geographic areas – library usage Dates – ISO 8601 Language – ISO 639-1 (or ISO-639-2) More … punctuation and capitalization Metadata OverviewMetadata Overview (cont.): Software used Search engine – Inktomi Browsable categories – Inktomi’s Content Classification Engine Thesaurus – Lexico Metatag generation – TagGen or metadata templates Metadata Overview (cont.)Summary: Summary Metadata is the key to resource discovery. Dublin Core aids search engines in discovery of web information. Use of controlled vocabulary important for specific yet encompassing search results, a powerful tool to access online electronic information. Consistent application of metadata requires research and application of standards.Thank You!!: Thank You!! Eileen Quam 651.297.2341 eileen.quam@dnr.state.mn.us You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Premium member Presentation Transcript THE METADATA LANDSCAPE State of Minnesota Viewpoint : Eileen Quam Information Architect Minnesota Office of Technology Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources eileen.quam@dnr.state.mn.us THE METADATA LANDSCAPE State of Minnesota Viewpoint Today’s Topics: Today’s Topics Metadata Overview Standards Some Definitions Web Metadata Dublin Core Metadata Standard Minnesota Web Metadata Standard TagGenTopics cont.: Topics cont. Controlled Vocabularies / Thesauri A Look at Search Engines North Star Search Inktomi/Ultraseek Search Engine North Star Portal Metadata application ThemesMetadata Overview: Metadata OverviewWhat is Metadata?: What is Metadata? Structured data about data - the story Originally coined in the 1960s Library cataloging is one example Information on food packages is another Vitamin content Ingredients Metadata Standards: Metadata Standards GIS: Geographical Information Service MARC: Machine Readable Cataloging, the library standard TEI: Text Encoding Initiative (SGML) Database fields Recordkeeping metadata Web metadata standards What Does Metadata Do?: Even good search engines need help Better descriptions Relevance ranking Consistent terminology What Does Metadata Do?What Else Does It Do?: Meta-meta Information about a resource adds value to resource discovery Information about the metadata itself in the form of qualifiers Fitness for use What Else Does It Do?Definitions: DefinitionsSome Definitions: Metadata Standard Standardized set of elements Defined rules/options for use Metadata Registry A registry of metadata standards Defines elements within sets Some DefinitionsMore Definitions: Metamodel A formal model of metadata Used in data warehousing Also for db information exchange ISO 11179 Metadata Repository Standard http://www.iso.ch/liste/JTC1SC32.html Metamodel that describes the standard in a data structure that can be stored on a computer More Definitions"Doing research on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal by pack rats and vandalized nightly.": "Doing research on the Web is like using a library assembled piecemeal by pack rats and vandalized nightly." — Roger EbertWeb Metadata: Web MetadataWeb Metadata Options: Web Metadata Options Garden-variety metatags no control, no consistency in application spammable, often ignored by search engines GILS Government Information Locator Service Federal standard - no longer supported Dublin Core Metadata: Dublin Core Metadata DCMI - Dublin Core Metadata Initiative DCMES - Dublin Core Metadata Element Set Started in 1995 Stu Weibel - godfather of metadata W3C, librarians, and techies working together D.C. Metadata Elements: D.C. Metadata Elements Title Creator/Author Contributors Subject/Keywords Description Publisher Dates: creation; last modified Identifier Resource type Format Relation Source Language Coverage RightsDC Metadata Example: DC Metadata Example <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Foundations Project summary</TITLE> <!-- Start Dublin Core - Do Not Modify Tags in This Block --> <meta name="DC.Title" content="Foundations Project summary"> <meta name="DC.Subject" scheme="AACR2" content="Foundations Project (Minn.)"> <meta name="DC.Subject" scheme="LIV-MN" content="Environmental education"> <LINK REL=SCHEMA.DC HREF="http://www.bridges.state.mn.us/servlet/lexico"> <meta name="DC.Description" content="Summary information about the State of Minnesota's Foundations Project, including focus, purpose, design and intended results."> <meta name="DC.Creator.PersonalName" scheme="AACR2" content="Quam, Eileen"> <meta name="DC.Publisher.CorporateName" scheme="AACR2" content="Minnesota. Dept. of Natural Resources"> <meta name="DC.Date.Creation" scheme="ISO 8601" content="1999-10-15"> et cetera ... TagGen Metatag Generator : TagGen Metatag Generator Simplifies addition of Dublin Core metadata Embeds tags directly into <head> portion of html doc Handles PDF files, or any others XML output capabilities Batch updatingWhat About XML?: What is XML? Separate content from presentation XSL for the latter Content = title, author, date …. Metadata! DTD: Document Type Definition Links standardized metadata elements like Dublin Core to document What About XML?Controlled vocabulary / Thesauri: Controlled vocabulary / ThesauriControlled Vocabularies: Controlled Vocabularies Controlled vocabulary Unambiguous language No synonyms or false hits Advantages of natural language covered by keyword searchingControlled vocab. cont.: Controlled vocab. cont. Gateway for retrieving more detailed information Provides comprehensive, targeted access to important concepts in the literature Highly requested Vocabulary Control Options: Vocabulary Control Options Classification systems Authority files Controlled term lists Uncontrolled term lists ThesauriClassification Systems: Classification Systems Follow an outline of knowledge Used to put an object in a specific place - in the traditional classification system each item has a single location Used to shelve books in a library, e.g. Library of Congress numbers; relates to primary subject heading in online catalog Not usually natural language Authority Files: Authority Files Sometimes called naming conventions Lists of terms in the preferred format for use Frequently have cross references Typically used for corporate names, personal names, or for geographic names THESAURI: THESAURI List of terms, cross-references, and scope notes Hierarchical nature Cross-references Anticipate synonyms – “See” refs Related concepts – “See also” refs Broader, narrower, related termsMN Thesaurus: MN Thesaurus Legislative Indexing Vocabulary Thesaurus used for MN web docs Located at: http://bridges.state.mn.us/servlet/lexico Simpler to use: CCE topics Located at: http://search.state.mn.us Choose appropriate terms and place in Dublin Core subject element in TagGenThesaurus Term - Example: Thesaurus Term - Example Mineral industries Scope note: Use for technical and economic works on mining, metallurgy, and minerals of economic value. For works dealing with mining, use Mining engineering. For descriptive and statistical works, use Mines and mineral resources. For works dealing with metallurgy, use Metallurgy. Used for Mines and mining Mining Narrow term Ceramic industries Broader term Industry Related term Mines and mineral resourcesSoftware That Embeds Vocabulary: Software That Embeds Vocabulary TagGen Metatag Generator TagGen Office comes with several vocabularies, including: Subject Tree developed by Washington State Illinois State subject tree - other states adopting General vocabularySearch Engines: Search EnginesA Look at Search Engines: A Look at Search Engines Relevance ranking Descriptions Browseable categories Offers controlled vocabulary Examples Yahoo North Star Search: http://search.state.mn.us North Star Search http://search.state.mn.us: Inktomi (formerly Ultraseek) is the State of Minnesota’s search engine 285 web sites indexed Nearly 400,000 documents Customizable search interface available to agencies North Star Search http://search.state.mn.usMarrying Controlled Vocabulary with Searching: Inktomi’s Content Classification Engine: Marrying Controlled Vocabulary with Searching: Inktomi’s Content Classification EngineContent Classification Engine (CCE) http://search.state.mn.us: Yahoo-style directory Topic hierarchy Top-levels visible on North Star search Click on topic to see deeper levels Examples Content Classification Engine (CCE) http://search.state.mn.usThesaurus and CCE: Thesaurus and CCE North Star Search and Portal LIV-MN is authority CCE follows LIV-MN terminology, though less granular WA-GILS subject tree spawned: State of IL subject tree These are similar to CCE topic layoutAnd Another Way to Embed Vocabulary: And Another Way to Embed Vocabulary Inktomi’s Content Classification Engine State of MN search engine example: North Star Search Follows state thesaurus (LIV-MN) terminology though less granular Subtopics on discrete search interfaces: Bridges searchSearching and CCE : Search by keyword brings up relevant CCE topics e.g. “nonpoint source pollution” can use topics or look at results list Search by topic start from North Star search search by subtopic -- deeper levels of CCE Search within topic, by keyword default within CCE Searching and CCE North Star Portal http://www.northstar.state.mn.us : North Star Portal http://www.northstar.state.mn.us North Star Portal: Themes Business Environment Government Health & Safety Learning & Education Living & Working Travel & Leisure North Star PortalNorth Star Portal: Themes Results linked from CCE topics Metadata template DC-based CCE topics pulled in for dc.subject selection North Star PortalWeb Metadata Guidelines: Web Metadata GuidelinesWeb Metadata Guidelines http://bridges.state.mn.us/bestprac/index.html : Web Metadata Guidelines http://bridges.state.mn.us/bestprac/index.html Introduction & Overview: Minnesota Metadata Guidelines Recommended Metadata Standards & Software Training Manual User Guide for Dublin Core Metadata TagGen Download Information TagGen Basic Instruction Guide Visual Help SheetsWeb Metadata Guidelines (cont.): Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.) Bibliographies Appendices Usability Studies Dublin Core Metadata and Controlled Vocabulary on Bridges Bridges User Interface Needs AssessmentWeb Metadata Guidelines (cont.): Granularity Add metadata to top page in folder (“index.html”) Studies indicated effective metadata added to about top 50% Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.)Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.): Web Metadata Guidelines (cont.) Appendices cont. Reports Thesaurus Dublin Core Metadata Report GILS Report RDF/XML Report Comprises the State of MN Web Metadata Standard Training availableMetadata Overview: Standards used Metadata – Dublin Core Controlled vocabulary/subject terms – LIV-MN or CCE Name authority – state standard? Geographic areas – library usage Dates – ISO 8601 Language – ISO 639-1 (or ISO-639-2) More … punctuation and capitalization Metadata OverviewMetadata Overview (cont.): Software used Search engine – Inktomi Browsable categories – Inktomi’s Content Classification Engine Thesaurus – Lexico Metatag generation – TagGen or metadata templates Metadata Overview (cont.)Summary: Summary Metadata is the key to resource discovery. Dublin Core aids search engines in discovery of web information. Use of controlled vocabulary important for specific yet encompassing search results, a powerful tool to access online electronic information. Consistent application of metadata requires research and application of standards.Thank You!!: Thank You!! Eileen Quam 651.297.2341 eileen.quam@dnr.state.mn.us