INF209 Metadata for Resource Discovery (8)

This subject examines the role that metadata plays in information retrieval across a range of information environments and search contexts. It focuses on the concepts and principles involved in describing information resources, and discusses how metadata element sets and value vocabularies should be designed and applied to optimise intellectual access. Students also consider issues around metadata sharing and the future of metadata creation.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF209. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Information Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed INF425 or INF116

Subject Relationships

INF116 It has content overlap.
INF425 Paired Subject

Incompatible Subjects

INF116, INF425

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to explain the central role of accurate description and analysis of information resources in successful information retrieval;
  • be able to relate different users' needs with the description of information resources and the information retrieval systems that serve these needs;
  • be able to create accurate metadata for effective retrieval of information resources in online information environments;
  • be able to apply selected metadata standards and schema to the creation of metadata for a wide range of information resources; and
  • be able to analyse and discuss different issues in the application of metadata standards in different contexts.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Information resources' attributes
  • Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR)
  • Metadata
  • Metadata standards and schemas
  • Metadata sharing and metadata quality
  • Vocabularies
  • Tools and systems of information retrieval

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of INF209 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Lrm test
15
2
Creating metadata
35
3
Choosing and customising a metadata schema
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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