Case study: a metadata scheme for multi-type manuscripts for the T.D. Lee Archives Online
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to propose a solution for designing a metadata scheme for multi-type manuscripts based on a comparison of various existing metadata schemes.
Design/methodology/approach
The diversity of manuscript types is analysed. Descriptive scheme based on machine-readable MARC and metadata specifications-based descriptive scheme are compared. User tasks and resource features are analysed. Several challenges are posed and resolved through the design and establishment of a metadata scheme for the T.D. Lee Archives Online.
Findings
Clarify an approach for developing a metadata scheme for multi-type manuscripts.
Originality/value
From a multi-type perspective, this study designs a metadata scheme, establishes the element set and expands elements by studying a typical practice case. Useful suggestions for libraries, archives and museums are provided.
Keywords
Citation
Li, F. and Zhang, J. (2014), "Case study: a metadata scheme for multi-type manuscripts for the T.D. Lee Archives Online", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 32 No. 2, pp. 219-228. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHT-11-2013-0149
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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