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Learn what they are and how to interpret them.","It would be quite difficult for a school teacher to grade math tests if the students didn’t use the same number system. For example, if half the kids used Roman numerals, interpreting the results would take quite some time. This is why standards are so crucial. When it comes to metadata standards, the same principle […]","It would be quite difficult for a school teacher to grade math tests if the students didn’t use the same...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would be quite difficult for a school teacher to grade math tests if the students didn’t use the \u003Cem>same number system\u003C\u002Fem>. For example, if half the kids used Roman numerals, interpreting the results would take quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185602\u002Fmetadata-standards-1.jpg\" alt=\"A pencil resting on a math test.\" class=\"wp-image-56531\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185602\u002Fmetadata-standards-1.jpg 1200w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185602\u002Fmetadata-standards-1-450x263.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185602\u002Fmetadata-standards-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185602\u002Fmetadata-standards-1-768x448.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why standards are so crucial. When it comes to \u003Cstrong>metadata standards\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the same principle applies. The correct metadata standards give users a way to organize and identify data in a way that makes sense to other users.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will walk you through the main ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ccto-card blue=\"true\" shadow=\"false\">\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-metadata\">What is metadata?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmetadata\u002F\">Metadata\u003C\u002Fa> is, in its simplest form, data that helps interpret or describe other information. It helps users organize information optimally, as well as make useless data into usable information that a multitude of users can understand. It applies to both digital and physical formats.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fcto-card>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-are-metadata-standards\">What are metadata standards?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metadata standards are a set of rules that keep metadata consistent. You can think of them like the font used in a newspaper. Certainly, one article has the same font and format as the piece next to it on the page.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-3.jpg\" alt=\"Blocks in a row with one error.\" class=\"wp-image-56534\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-3.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-3-450x263.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metadata standard models are created to maintain consistency across a certain area or industry, preventing confusion as new data is created and interpreted. The more specific the schema, the better the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One example is Dublin Core, which is one of the most common standards. This is because it’s a generalized model, which helps users define and describe any type of digital or physical resource.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--why-are-metadata-standards-important\">Why are metadata standards important?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the above example of newspapers, imagine that you open your favorite paper and begin to read the latest news. The first headline and story are written using English, while the next section is written in Spanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This would be confusing, even for bilingual readers who understand both languages. It’s not necessarily about uniformity or the aesthetic of everything, though that may be part of it in the newspaper example. Instead, metadata standards are designed to make certain all resources, information, descriptions and definitions about a certain topic or genre are defined universally so everyone can benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-4.jpg\" alt=\"A list of worded elements.\" class=\"wp-image-56536\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-4.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-4-450x263.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We see this in other contexts, such as danger signs (choking signals, drowning signs, etc.), and this gives us a chance to see why the same applies and is important for metadata as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, it’s important that we don’t lose track of these standards. But how do we accomplish that?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-can-we-stay-informed-on-the-standards\">How can we stay informed on the standards?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are databases and websites committed to tracking and posting different \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmetadata\u002F\">metadata\u003C\u002Fa> standards and explaining their purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-5.jpg\" alt=\"A laptop with a floating search bar.\" class=\"wp-image-56538\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-5.jpg 600w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185601\u002Fmetadata-standards-5-450x263.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These databases are maintained by authoritative entities (those overseeing certain areas that require it) in different sectors, so – as long as they’re updated regularly – they’re a great way to stay up to speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one thing I will suggest is to regularly refresh your knowledge of metadata standards. Chances are that a standard will change, if only slightly, so consider making periodic checks for updates and adjust accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reality of metadata standards is they’re dynamic in the sense that some information is categorized in one way, yet they’re stable and consistent within each sector. Pay attention to the different standards so your stored information makes sense to all users.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185602\u002Fmetadata-standards-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F03\u002F19185602\u002Fmetadata-standards-2-450x263.jpg","A list of languages.",700,1200,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F16173553\u002FCanto_Guide_Digital-Asset-Management-for-Content-and-Creative-Teams-3-450x236.jpg",44240,"how-to-use-microsoft-powerpoint","How to use PowerPoint: A beginner’s guide to creating polished slides","New to Microsoft PowerPoint? 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Here's a guide to help you understand how a cloud backup works.","\u002Fblog\u002Fcloud-backup\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F19184600\u002Ffuture-proof-marketing-program-450x263.jpg",61407,"future-proof-marketing","5 ways to future-proof your marketing programs","Overcome economic uncertainty and economic downturns by future-proofing your marketing programs using digital asset management. 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