OSU Library Metadata: A Guideline to Best Practices: Elements

This site provides guidelines for OSU's local implementation of CDP Dublin Core Metadata Best Practices Version 2.1.1

Elements to be used with the OSU Library Digital Collections

To assure success in a collaborative environment where consistent description of digital resources is critical for interoperability, the Oklahoma State University Library has designated the following mandatory elements:

Required

Identifier
Title
Type

Mandatory, if applicable:

Creator
Description
Subject
Scope and Contents
Date Original
Date Digital
Format
Rights

Non-mandatory, but highly recommended:

Publisher
Contributor
Source
Collection Name
Language
Relation
Coverage
Technical Specifications
Transcript

Richer, more complete records increase the likelihood that database users will locate the desired digital resource.