Metadata Standard

Purpose

Establishes the requirement for documenting agency applications and data services through the creation and use of metadata. Metadata plays a fundamental role in the successful management of information and services. The objective of this standard is to protect the states investment in significant information assets through standardized documentation.

Resources

Related Documents:

• Policy 103 - Technology Policy and Standard Waiver request
• Policy 187 - Open Data Planning
• Guidance: Open Data Definitions
• Guidance: Open Data Plans
• Guidance: Metadata

See also

• Dublin Core Metadata Element Set
• Federal Geographic Data Committee FGDC-STD-001-1998 Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
• ISO 15836:2009, Information and Documentation - The Dublin Core metadata element set
• The Singapore Framework for Dublin Core Application Profiles
• RCW 43.105.287 details the powers and duties of the Technology Services Board (TSB) including the authority to develop statewide or interagency information services and technical policies, standards, and procedures.