Bhatnagar, Anjana(INFLIBNET Center., February 28, 2008)
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Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to describe about the Dublin Core Metadata elements, its significance,
as the latest emerging International Standard of cataloguing of books, articles, videos and World
Wide Web Resources. A candid discussion and general guideline is provided for the digital library
professionals to manage electronic resources with the help of 16 DC metadata elements. This paper
at least answers some primarily questions like “What are DC metadata elements?” “What are its
characteristics?” “Why they are important and how it is becoming a techno-savvy approach of
traditional cataloguing in current scenario?” The paper also examines the relationship between
metadata and traditional cataloguing. The main steps for cataloging web resources using Sixteen
Dublin Core Metadata elements are explained, and a worksheet is also provided to create DC metadata.
DC metadata elements are valuable add-ons for digital library. The overview of Dublin core metadata
cannot be complete in such small paper, therefore author limit herself to the most prominent
technologies available. However, following the pointers given readers can easily find more information.
The paper is of particular value for newcomers in this area.