The Missouri Library Network Corporation is offering a workshop on creating metadata (i.e. indexing or cataloging) for digitized records. While there is currently a registration fee for this workshop, grant funding is being sought to make it free. Therefore, even if you can’t afford to attend the workshop, you might want to keep your eye on the posting in case the workshop becomes free. The posting is available at http://mkbweb.mlnc.org/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=00000447. The text of the posting is below. Metadata for Digitized Resources Providing metadata for digitized resources goes beyond traditional cataloging. What are the challenges to organizing and providing access to digitized materials on the Web? This workshop outlines the types of metadata necessary to a well-maintained digital collection, including metadata for discovery, navigation, administration/preservation, rights management, and structural metadata. Learn how well-formed and valid XML forms the basis for defining and establishing new metadata standards. Discover how libraries use XML-based standards such as the Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS), MARCXML, Dublin Core (DC), the Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard (METS) and other standards to enhance access to their digital collections and exchange information between repositories. Learning Objectives Articulate a definition of metadata Describe the challenges of metadata on the Web Identify the types of metadata used in digital projects Describe the role of XML in establishing and using metadata standards Realize that metadata does not always come in the form of a record Evaluate websites as metadata for presentation and navigation Identify the two meanings of structural metadata Explain how markup improves access Explain the difference between preservation metadata and technical metadata Identify types of rights metadata Target Audience Catalogers, digital librarians, webmasters, archivists, special collections librarians, or anyone who has responsibilities for the description and access to collection materials. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion, and complete both individual and cooperative assignment. Please note: This class has a pre- class reading assignment. Schedule and Technical Requirements This course will consist of four 2-hour sessions, one session each of four consecutive days. * * * NOTE ABOUT SESSION FEES: Grant funding is being sought for this session. Should such funding become available, this session will be offered at no charge. Preference will be given to Missouri institutions. In the event of over-registration, MLNC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from a given institution. * * * Date: Tue. November 1, 2011 – Fri. November 4, 2011 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Adobe Live Online Instructor: Bill Walker Cost: MLNC Associate Member $135.00 MLNC Full Member $135.00 MLNC Participants $150.00 Non-members $150.00 Online Reg Deadline: 10/21/2011