WORKSHOPS

Duration:
1 to 2 day

Abstract:
Training covers an introduction to what FGDC Metadata is and why it is important, how the FGDC standard is structured, which parts are mandatory, the Biological Data Profile, how to use various metadata software tools, and a variety of other metadata resources. The training can be customized to meet the needs of class participants, based on their level of experience with metadata.

Tools:
ArcCatalog, SMMS, TKME, NOAA CSC ArcView Metadata Collector, CNS, MP

Disciplines:
Biological and conservation data

Experience:
Trainer since June 2003.
Workshop participants include: Natural Heritage Programs, state natural resources departments, USGS, NBII, USFWS, NatureServe, The Nature Conservancy

Limitations: None

Contact Information:
2400 Spruce Street, Suite 201
Boulder, CO 80302
USA
organization: NatureServe
phone: 303.541.0360
fax: 303.449.4328
email: lynn_kutner@natureserve.org