Core Metadata Interest Group

About this Group

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Purpose: Provides a broad framework for information exchange on current research developments, tools, and activities affecting networked information resources and metadata; coordinates and actively participates in the development and review of standards concerning networked resources and metadata in conjunction with the divisions' committees and sections, other units within ALA, and relevant outside agencies; and develops programs and fosters and sponsors education and training opportunities that contribute to and enhance an understanding of networked resources and metadata, their identity, content, technology, access, control, and use; and plans and monitors activities using Core's strategic and tactical plan as a framework.

Related Groups:

• Core Catalog Management Interest Group
• Core Linked Data Interest Group
• Core MARC Formats Transition Interest Group

This interest group is part of Core's Metadata and Collections Section.