Ideas in the world of metadata have developed significantly in the decade since the first edition of Steven Jack Miller’s Metadata for Digital Collections was published. The first edition became a vital resource on the real-world practice of metadata and creation for LIS students and professionals alike, and the second edition, published today, now provides up to date guidance for readers.

Miller explains the fundamental concept of metadata and its functions in language accessible to beginners with an interest in digital collections. He also discusses the Linked Data environment and what this means for the future of metadata schemes such as MODS and VRA Core. Dublin Core is covered extensively to ensure the reader becomes thoroughly familiarized with it. Alongside these valuable insights, readers will:

This manual will enhance the work of both those on the job or in the classroom when it comes to metadata design and creation, through clear instruction and practical examples. From library to museum worker, this book provides knowledge to anyone creating an online collection of digitized resources who lacks confidence with metadata or just wants the latest advice.

College and Research Libraries said of the first edition of Metadata for Digital Collections, ‘...an extremely useful book for everyone currently or potentially involved in the creation of metadata: those with little to no experience in using non-MARC metadata, who either need to do so now or who would simply like to remain current with developments in the field; those who need a ready-reference work for a particular metadata scheme; and students of cataloguing and metadata.’

Steven Jack Miller currently teaches continuing education courses on linked data and metadata for working professionals. In the past he taught MLIS courses on information and knowledge organization, metadata, taxonomies, cataloging, information architecture and linked data. He is author of Metadata for Digital Collections (2011). He has given numerous conference presentations and has developed workshop materials published by the Library of Congress and OCLC. Steven has served on committees and held leadership positions in several national-level professional organizations. In retirement he enjoys reading, language study, especially classical Greek language and literature, drawing, bicycling, travel, movies and performing arts, especially Wagnerian opera.

This book will be available from the American Library Association in the US and Canada, and from Taylor & Francis in Australia and New Zealand.

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