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Metadata Trainers: Julie Bosch
WORKSHOPS
Duration:
Workshop is designed as a 2-day session but can be compressed or expanded to meet user needs. Training for individuals may be scheduled for specific NCDDC related projects.
Abstract:
The Introduction to Metadata Workshop presents the concept, principles, and value of metadata. The content and structure of the FGDC CSDGM are provided in detail along with methods for writing quality metadata. Students receive hands-on metadata record creation and validation training with available software tools.
The training course may be customized based on an organizations specific requirements or data holdings.
Tools:
cns
mp
tkme
various text editors
ARC Catalog (if available)
Disciplines:
Expertise in coastal environmental data, specifically
coastal oceanographic (physical, geological, chemical, and biological)
and meteorological data sets.
Experience:
Introduction to Metadata
Naval Oceanographic Office, National Data Buoy Center, and
National Coastal Data Development Center personnel
Stennis Space Center MS, July 02
Introduction to Metadata
Jackson State University
Jackson MS, July 02
Introduction to Metadata
Naval Oceanographic Office, National Data Buoy Center, and
National Coastal Data Development Center personnel
Stennis Space Center MS, October 02
Responsible for metadata review and validation at the NCDDC.
Limitations: None.
Contact Information:
Bldg. 1100
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529
USA
organization: National Coastal Data Development Center
phone: 228.688.3841
fax: 228.688.2968
email: julie.bosch [at] noaa.gov
website: www.ncddc.noaa.gov