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 Geospatial 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 organizations specific requirements or data holdings. This includes the use of other FGDC profiles and extensions.

Costs:

No training fees are charged. Costs to sponsoring agency or office may include travel expenses and facility charges.

Tools:

USGS tools (CNS, MP, TKME)
ARC Catalog

MERMAid

Text editors

Disciplines:

Experienced in several different disciplines including remote sensing data (satellite and aerial imagery), geological data (soil sciences, hydrologic data, geochemical), and census data.

Experience:

Introduction to Metadata

Stennis Space Center, MS – October 2005

Stennis Space Center, MS - January 2006

Responsible for metadata review and validation at the NCDDC.

Completed Introduction to Geospatial Metadata in September 2004, and Train the Trainer in June 2006.

Provided Introduction to Geospatial Metadata training for the University of Southern Mississippi Department of Marine Science and Hydrographic graduate program students in October 2005 and January 2006.

Limitations:

NCDDC generally focuses its metadata training activities towards observational geospatial data and products primarily related to coastal ecosystems, oceanography, (physical, geological, chemical, and biological) and meteorology.

Contact Information:

Jacqueline Mize

NOAA National Coastal Data Development Center

Bldg. 1100

Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

USA

Organization:

NOAA National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC)

phone: 228.688.2174

fax: 228.688.2968

email: Jacqueline.Mize [at] noaa.gov

website: www.ncddc.noaa.gov