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Got Metadata In Your Future? Lessons Learned From Describing A Unique Image Collection, Scott M. Dutkiewicz, Jessica Serrao, Charlotte Grubbs Oct 2020

Got Metadata In Your Future? Lessons Learned From Describing A Unique Image Collection, Scott M. Dutkiewicz, Jessica Serrao, Charlotte Grubbs

South Carolina Libraries

This practical session covers how Clemson University Libraries’ metadata team describes their largest digital collection of historical images. It focuses on what the team has learned from the project, including developing workflows and strategies for describing images, creating a local heading controlled vocabulary, and leveraging expertise to streamline metadata creation. The team explains the metadata management tool CollectiveAccess, shares examples from the collection, and discusses benefits of documentation. The session concludes with continued metadata challenges.


The South Carolina Digital Library (Scdl): What Is It And Where Is It Going?, Kate Boyd, Heather Gilbert, Chris Vinson Jan 2016

The South Carolina Digital Library (Scdl): What Is It And Where Is It Going?, Kate Boyd, Heather Gilbert, Chris Vinson

South Carolina Libraries

Kate Boyd, Heather Gilbert, and Chris Vinson give updates and information on the South Carolina Digital Library project (SCDL).