The Metadata Lifecycle: From Creation to Preservation Kelli O'Toole, Patricia Glowinski, Caleb Simone New York City Department of Records and Information Services, United States of America
This panel explores the lifecycle of metadata in digital collections, focusing on how the utility of metadata evolves from creation to preservation. We examine metadata's transformations through the perspectives of collections management, digital access, and digital preservation. We use examples from completed, in-progress, and planned collections, addressing successes and challenges.