Table 1 The model metadata profile (source: own work)
From: Evaluation of metadata describing topographic maps in a National Library
Item (k) | Metadata element | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|
1. | Type of content | Mandatory |
2. | Date range | Mandatory |
3. | Subject / keywords | Mandatory |
4. | Rights | Mandatory |
5. | Language | Mandatory |
6. | Date | Mandatory |
7. | Distribution format | Mandatory |
8. | Geographic location | Mandatory |
9. | Reference system | Optional |
10. | Scale of map | Optional |
11. | Mapping methods | Optional |
12. | Map format | Optional |
13. | Source materials used to develop the map | Optional |