What Is Metadata

November 14, 2021 / 2 Comments

Metadata is structured information that describes, explains,manages and makes an information resource easier to retrieve. This is also called data about data or information about information.There are three main types of metadata: Descriptive, Structural and Administrative. Metadata also ensures that resources will be durable and accessible into the future Metadata also functions the same way that resource discovery does.This includes allowing resources to be found by relevant criteria; identifying resources; bringing similar resources together; distinguishing dissimilar resources; and giving location information.

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