Got Metadata in Your Future? Lessons Learned from Describing a Unique Image Collection

Authors

Scott M. Dutkiewicz, Clemson University LibrariesFollow
Jessica Serrao, Clemson University LibrariesFollow
Charlotte Grubbs, Clemson University LibrariesFollow

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

DOI

https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2020.4.2.10

Abstract

This practical session covers how Clemson University Libraries’ metadata team describes their largest digital collection of historical images. It focuses on what the team has learned from the project, including developing workflows and strategies for describing images, creating a local heading controlled vocabulary, and leveraging expertise to streamline metadata creation. The team explains the metadata management tool CollectiveAccess, shares examples from the collection, and discusses benefits of documentation. The session concludes with continued metadata challenges.

Recommended Citation

Dutkiewicz, Scott M.; Serrao, Jessica; and Grubbs, Charlotte (2020) "Got Metadata in Your Future? Lessons Learned from Describing a Unique Image Collection," South Carolina Libraries: Vol. 4: Iss. 2, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51221/sc.scl.2020.4.2.10
Available at: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/scl_journal/vol4/iss2/9