The Bluffer's Guide to Metadata
A Workshop with the Archaeology Data Service
York: Wednesday 24th September 2003 

Invitation 

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) invites you to a one-day workshop at
the King's Manor, University of York, on Wednesday 24th September. The
workshop will address the documentation of digital resources, with
particular focus on the needs of researchers and managers in the
cultural heritage and arts and humanities communities. 

Documentation is becoming increasingly important in the digital world,
not just to aid resource discovery, but also to ensure the long term
viability of digital materials in a constantly changing environment.
This workshop will cover the use of different kinds of metadata, and why
such documentation is so important for the successful completion of any
digitisation project. Special emphasis will be given to the lessons that
can be learned from interdisciplinary research, and the challenges
involved in recording information relating to the historic environment. 

Who should come? 

This event will be of interest to all researchers involved in the
creation, dissemination and use of high quality digital research
resources in the arts and humanities community and historic environment
community. The workshop will be of special interest to those who are
preparing an application for one of the funding schemes organised by the
Arts and Humanities Research Board or the Joint Information Systems
Committee, and will be relevant to those hoping to obtain funding for
all types of digital project.

How much does it cost?

The workshop is being run at cost.  The cost will be £30 per person with
a reduced rate of £15 for students. A buffet lunch and refreshments will
be provided. 

Where?

Archaeology Data Service
Department of Archaeology 
University of York
King's Manor
York YO1 7EP

There are maps of how to get here online at:
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/project/ads_location.html


Programme 

The Workshop will open with coffee and registration at 10.30am,
beginning at 11.00am and ending around 4.00pm. A final programme will be
presented on the day. Topics will include:-

What is metadata and why it is important?
Resource Discovery Metadata 
Collection Description
Preservation Metadata
Terminology Standards 
Putting the whole lot together
How to create your own metadata 


Registration 

Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Registration can be completed using this online form. Payment will be
accepted by cheque or invoice.  A registration form is available at:
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/project/workshop/metadata03.html

Further Information

If you have any queries or would like more details of the workshop, or
if you would prefer us to send you a registration form, please don't
hesitate to contact Donna Page at the ADS.

t: (0)1904 433954 
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Dr William Kilbride
User Services Manager
Archaeology Data Service

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