Metadata Reading Assignment 4
I didn’t realize the huge impact the use of Metadata has had for me and my fellow library employees. Its value to us really hit home as I read about MARC (MAchine-Readable-Cataloging format). We use indexes, catalogs records, and abstracts daily. I often see the acronym MARC while conducting these types of inquiries without having a full understanding of its purpose. Going forward I will have a greater respect for its role in our day to day affairs.
Database Reading Assignment 4
What I appreciate about all the readings thus far is the history of how information systems have developed and have improved down through the years. As a computer novice what I learned from the reading is how different database models-Hierarchical model, Network model, Relational model can all use the same data and for the most part come to the same conclusion for a company’s use. However it seems like the relational model is the preferred model to date.
Dublin Core Data Model Assignment 4
I’ve come across MARC during data research. I suspect that I’ve interacted with the Dublin Core metadata. The 15 metadata elements are the standard data used currently (Title, Creator, Subject, Description, Publisher, Contributor, Date, Type Format, Identifier, Source, Language, Relation, Coverage, Rights).
Muddiest Point Week 4
Freeware and share ware has copyrights unlike open source and public domain. Everyone has full access to Adobe Reader but not Adobe Acrobat. You gave examples of freeware. Is Adobe reader considered freeware?
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I felt the same way after reading the metadata article. I never really thought about how we use all that information every day, I just sort of took it all for granted.
I could really relate to your response to the metadata article. Many times a day I would view this same information and never pay attention to what I was seeing. Now the information pops into sight with meaning. I'm glad I read the article.
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