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Metadata
This Web site was developed to assist you in producing minimally compliant FGDC metadata quickly and efficiently. To begin your journey, press the buttons on the left to receive more information about various topics. The buttons have been arranged in the order in which metadata is created. A brief explanation of each of the categories is provided below. Please read the disclaimer information at the bottom of this page.
Introduction
Definition: What are metadata?
Creating Metadata
Metadata Creation Tool: A tool to facilitate minimally compliant FGDC metadata creation
- Instructions: Instructions on how to use the tool
- Examples: Examples of
existing metadata records [Note: Examples will be added later.]
Completing Metadata
Post-Processing: Checking content and format
Archiving: Putting the metadata record to use
More Information
Contact Us: Contacts for further assistance
Resources:
Additional metadata information sources
Disclaimer
This site includes materials created using standards established by the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC). These materials are not protected by copyright and are being provided to assist persons who are developing minimally compliant FGDC metadata records. The risk or liability resulting from the use of these materials is assumed by the user. These materials are provided "AS-IS," without any warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties for quality or suitability to a particular purpose or use.
This site was initially funded through a Northwest Indiana GIS Forum grant received from the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5.