Information resource description: creating and managing metadata,

摘要

In this second edition of his 2012 work, Hider provides a comprehensive description of the history and practice of metadata and information resource description. Hider's writing is clear, fluent and at times humorous. This book provides an excellent survey of the subject for beginners and provides both a refresher and deep insights for those already acquainted with the basics. Hider is head of the School of Information Studies at Charles Sturt University in Australia. The book is organized with a clear table of contents that logically walks the reader from 'Definitions and scope' through metadata sources, standards and quality, and finally ends with Hider's thoughts on the future of metadata. Following the 'Further reading' section there are some lists of metadata standards and a comprehensive index.