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EPA and Partners Metadata Training Program: 2008 CAP Project
Geospatial Metadata: IntroductionModule 3: Metadata Development Solutions
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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
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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)
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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!
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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
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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 officesReduces confusion: all requirements in one standard
EPA’s ImplementationRequires the use of five sections rather than twoIncludes all requirements for different needs
FGDC Compliancy ESRI Catalog requirements GOS requirements Agency Concerns
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Metadata Implementations
EPA’s Geospatial Metadata Technical Specification http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/policies.html
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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
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Creating and Using a Template
Import Metadata Button
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Creating and Using a Template
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Example: EPA Template for Web Feature Services
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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.
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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
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Some Common Metadata Editors
• EPA Metadata Editor (EME)
• ArcCatalog
• NPS Metadata Tools and Editor
• Three Tab Editor
• DBFmeta
• MetaVist
• Many others!
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EPA Metadata Editor (EME)
What is the EME 2.1? Simple, flexible geospatial metadata editing toolBased on 3-Tab approach used by the Coeur D’Alene tribe
Why was it developed?Simplify metadata creationImprove consistencyMeet EPA Geospatial Metadata Technical Specification Requirements
http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html
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EPA Metadata Editor 2.1
DEMO of EME 2.1
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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_meta
data
ESRI’s EDN site (for additional custom tools) http://edn.esri.com
EPA’s Metadata Editor (EME) http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/eme.html
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Metadata Tools and Templates
Tools & Templates Quiz What does a metadata implementation NOT provide?
A. A single description of all metadata requirements in one placeB. A way to avoid creating metadataC. A means for improving metadata consistency across a large organizationD. 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 ArcCatalogA. True or False?
What can help make metadata process easier?A. TemplatesB. Developing an ImplementationC. Using Metadata ToolsD. All of the Above