Metadata – are we reaching the end of the line? May 21, 2010
Posted by vickimcgarvey in : Comms , trackbackI think we are almost reaching the end of the line. We have found out that if we use Dublin Core and want to have a classification system the user has to add a classification to the learning resource after the learning resource has been published, which I am not sure to what extent we can rely users to do this, even if we highlight it within our guidance. However, with LOM a classification can be given to a learning resource when adding the metadata. The classification scheme is based on the subject codes used in our student MIS, however our Learning Repository already categorises the courses according to Academic Team. The DC interface is clearer than LOM interface and I think interface design can have an impact on users willingness to complete metadata. So we are debating how much more the classification system will add to the metadata and the categorises within the system and whether losing classification is an acceptable trade off for a clearer interface, I think may be yes but I am but the project manager so I will be presenting the arguments to my Development and Implementation Group to see if we can come to a consensus.
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