Element Name

Meta

Definition

Information captured by the digital library system.

Comments

• Meta information is data captured automatically by the digital library system about a specific digital object including:
  • date the digital object was uploaded
  • original metadata creator (pre-upload)
  • last editor to change the metadata record
  • date of last changes to the metadata record
  • other information stored in the system about the metadata or digital object
• The meta information is not related to the physical objects in any way
• Meta information cannot be changed or added by metadata editors
• Meta information is only visible to metadata editors with access to system records and is located at the end of each metadata record

Resources

More Guidelines:

• Quick-Start Metadata Guide
• Input Guidelines for Descriptive Metadata
• Metadata Home