August 7, 2025

Metadata Standards for Digital Archiving: A Comprehensive Study with Reference to ALA Standards.

Key Points

MAIN FINDING: The study identifies essential metadata standards critical for the long-term sustainability of digital archives.
KEY EVIDENCE: ALA standards, alongside schemas like Dublin Core and PREMIS, demonstrate various approaches to metadata implementation.
APPROACH: The analysis includes a review of key metadata schemas and their application in digital archiving practices.
SIGNIFICANCE: Adhering to established metadata standards enhances the discoverability and interoperability of digital resources.

Abstract

In the era of digital transformation, the preservation and retrieval of information in digital archives have become paramount. Metadata, the data about data, plays a crucial role in ensuring long-term access, discoverability, and interoperability of digital resources. This paper explores key metadata standards used in digital archiving, with a special focus on American Library Association (ALA) standards. It discusses various metadata schemas such as Dublin Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, and others, and evaluates their relevance and implementation in digital archiving practices. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for standardization and adherence to established guidelines to ensure the sustainability of digital archives. Keywords: Metadata, Digital Archiving, ALA Standards, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, Interoperability

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Shaikh. et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689dfe90d61984b91e13bdcb https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/isjem.pkdal019

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