What is metadata? -- Metadata schemas & their relationships to particular communities -- Library and information-related metadata schemas -- Creating library metadata for monographic materials -- Creating library metadata for continuing materials -- Integrating library metadata into local cataloging and bibliographic databases -- Digital collections/digital libraries -- Archiving & preserving digital materials -- Impact of digital resources on library services -- Future possibilities.
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