Repository Metadata

By David Shaw

Repository metadata is used in a CMS to manage, re-use, assemble and transform content. The process of developing metadata is iterative until a best-fit is found with reference to existing standards. Metadata design balances value against the effort and additional work of capturing the metadata. Organizing metadata in categories enhances maintenance and manageability. Repository metadata maps to output targets like SCORM courses and web pages. Automated tools can apply metadata to legacy content.

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